Category Archives: Local News
Illinois primary election moving to June next year
The Illinois primary election is being moved to June 28th next year to allow for US Census Data to be made available for redrawing the state's Congressional Map. Marion County Clerk Steve Fox says the...
Jun 01, 2021
State legislature lowers licensing fees for trailers
In January of 2020 - licensing a trailer in Illinois went from a mere $18 to $118. The funds were earmarked for the state's infrastructure plan, the massive increase didn't sit well with many lawmaker...
Jun 01, 2021 Michael Pereckas / CC
Bill to allow college athletes to profit from endorsements
Legislation letting college student athletes benefit from endorsements is headed for final approval from the Governor. The measure gives college athletes the opportunity to get an agent and profit fro...
Jun 01, 2021 Chad Cooper / CC
Salem woman arrested on drug charge by Centralia Police
A 42-year-old Salem woman has been charged in Marion County Court with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine after initially being picked up on an outstanding warrant. Angel Meadows of...
Jun 01, 2021
Close to 100 cannabis plants found when Centralia man being evicted from his home
A 67-year-old Centralia man has been charged with production of 50 to 200 cannabis plants when close to 100 plants were found at his home during an eviction. A Marion County Sheriff's Deputy had gone ...
Jun 01, 2021
Illinois Senate passes bill that could shut down puppy mills
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois State Senate has passed a bill that some supporters believe could shut down so-called puppy mills. WGLT-FM reports that bill would allow pet shop owners to offer ...
Jun 01, 2021 Matt Turner / CC
Democrats push through 42-billion state budget
State lawmakers on party lines have approved a more than $42-billion state budget for the new fiscal year. Democrats who control both the house and senate pushed through the budget right at midnight t...
Jun 01, 2021 Matt Turner / CC
Hungry Hearts begins its fifth year in Salem on Wednesday
The Hungry Hearts program will return for the fifth year in Salem on Wednesday to provide lunchtime meals to students during the summer break from school. The Elk's Mike Hooe says the program is possi...
Jun 01, 2021 Meals being prepared for Hungry Hearts program at the Salem Community Center in 2019. File Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Vandalia man working on sign dies after falling 60 feet
PONTOON BEACH, Ill. (AP) - A 41-year-old Vandalia man has died in a work-related fall in Metro-East. Madison County Coroner Stephen Nonn says the man was working on a hotel sign in Pontoon Beach when ...
May 31, 2021 Nathan / CC
Four teens injured in single-car wreck in Alma
A State Police Accident Reconstructionist has been called in to try and determine how a single-car wreck in Alma occurred that injured all four teenagers inside. Initial indications from emergency per...
May 31, 2021
