Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a 71-year-old Odin woman for domestic battery after she allegedly struck a family member in the elbow with a hammer. Mary Quick of Wortby Street was taken to ...
Oct 01, 2025
IDNR issues reminders for 2025-2026 archery deer season
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding hunters of key dates, regulations, and safety practices for the upcoming archery deer hunting season. Illinois' statewide...
Sep 30, 2025 Sunny / CC
Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate Program application cycle to open October 28
Springfield - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced the dates for the next EV Rebate Program application cycle, as well as updates to the progra...
Sep 30, 2025
History of American pies focus of Oct. 4 program at Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site
SPRINGFIELD - The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site in Fayette County will host a culinary historian exploring the diverse and changing history of pies in the United States on Saturday, Oct. 4. ...
Sep 30, 2025 Vandalia Statehouse. Photo by Art Davis.
Illinois DCFS reminds caregivers to practice the ABCs of safe sleep during Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month and all year long
(CHICAGO) - October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding parents and caregivers of three steps parents and caregivers c...
Sep 30, 2025
Marion County Sheriff among those who desire greater cooperation with federal immigration official
As the U.S. government escalates immigration raids in Illinois and nationwide, some Illinois sheriffs including Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps are expressing support and a desire for greater coope...
Sep 30, 2025 File photo: Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Community Theatre to hold open house for renovations
The first phase of renovation at the Salem Community Theatre is nearly complete and will be available for viewing from ten to noon on Saturday during Little Egypt Festival activities. Theatre Board Ch...
Sep 30, 2025 SCHS fall play assistant director Dusk Donoho (left) and Salem Theater Board Chair and SCHS fall play director Drew Johnson (right) sit in new seats inside the theater auditorium.
BCMW Community Services announces the start of the Energy Assistance Program
The BCMW Community Services has announced the application period for the LIHEAP winter energy assistance program will begin on Wednesday, October 1st. The program will once again this year serve incom...
Sep 30, 2025
Two Marion County railroad crossings to be closed for repairs
The Marion County Highway Department has announced the closure of two railroad crossings for repairs. Basom Road will be closed between Currie Road and Edgewood Road this week for improvements to the ...
Sep 30, 2025 William Ross / CC
City of Centralia to start leaf vacuuming October 20th for eight weeks
The City of Centralia will start the leaf vacuuming service for the fall season on Monday, October 20th. The vacuuming service will last for a period of 8 weeks ending on December 5, 2025. The service...
Sep 30, 2025 liz west / CC
