Category Archives: Local News
Even amid partial DHS shutdown, Illinois remains on edge over ICE coming back
by Sam Freeman and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois February 28, 2026 Article Summary Illinois and Chicago leaders are considering their legislative options while remaining on guard ...
Mar 2, 2026 State and local officials discuss proposed revisions to the Welcoming City Ordinance at Chicago’s City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Sam Freeman)
Salem Lions Club Celebrates 90th Year
The Salem Lions Club celebrated its 90th Anniversary at a Luncheon over the weekend at the Salem Elks. The organization's accomplishments since its founding in 1936, as well as its ongoing programs to...
Mar 2, 2026 Salem Lions Club President Dave Black accepts a Proclamation from Mayor Nic Farley honoring the club on its 90th Anniversary.
Barn and Camper Inside Destroyed in Early Sunday Fire
A barn that had a camper inside where two people were living was destroyed in an early Sunday morning fire in rural Alma. Kinmundy-Alma Fire Chief Kevin Day says the fire was on the Gary and Pam Hawki...
Mar 2, 2026 File photo: Kinmundy emergency vehicles.
Centralia Woman Burned When Trying to Get Burning Pan of Oil Outside
Centralia City Firemen say a Centralia woman received serious burns to her hands and arms when spilling a pan of burning oil as she tried to get it out of her house. Ericka Trone of Agape Drive was co...
Mar 2, 2026 Centralia City Fire Truck. File Photo.
Salem City Council to Consider Credit Card Fee at Salem Aquatic Center
The Salem City Council Monday night will consider a fee on those using credit cards at the Salem Aquatic Center. The issue was discussed at the budget work session last Monday where it was estimated c...
Mar 2, 2026
Three Airlifted to St. Louis Hospitals from Scene of Motorcycle Crash East of Odin
The Marion County Sheriff's Department has released some additional details on a crash involving two motorcycles on U.S. 50 a mile east of Odin early Saturday afternoon. Initial information indicates ...
Mar 2, 2026 Air Evac Medical Helicopter.
Police Beat for Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Salem Police arrested 40-year-old Timothy Finley for criminal trespass to property and possession of methamphetamine. Finley had gone to a convenience store where he had earlier been banned. While bei...
Mar 2, 2026
Patoka Man Airlifted to St. Louis Hospital Following Four Wheeler Crash
A 26-year-old Patoka man was injured when his four-wheeler flipped over while he was trying to make a turn on the 200 block of High Street in Alma Saturday night. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say ...
Mar 1, 2026
Mix of Light Snow, Sleet, and Rain Expected Sunday night; Then a Rainy Week Ahead
Mixed precipitation is in the forecast for Sunday night and early Monday morning. Rain and snow, possibly mixed with sleet before three am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow, between 3 and 4 am, the...
Mar 1, 2026
Three early Saturday morning crashes result in one death and several injuries (updated 8 pm Sat)
A single vehicle multiple rollover crash has claimed one life on westbound I-64 near the Washington-Jefferson County line at 6:08 Saturday morning. One other person in the vehicle was airlifted to a S...
Feb 28, 2026
