Category Archives: Local News
Marion County nears 25-percent fully vaccinated; state at 32-percent
Only two area counties are above the statewide 32-percent of residents being fully vaccinated. Both Washington and Clinton County are nearing 34-percent. State officials say in Marion County, 9,273, o...
May 02, 2021
Three arrested at two different times at Central City home
Centralia and Central City Police arrested a total of three people following two separate incidents at a home on South Park Street in Central City. The series of incidents began during the day on Satu...
May 02, 2021
18-year-old Fairfield woman killed in Clay County crash
An 18-year-old Fairfield woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 50 at South Main Street in Clay City Friday afternoon. State Police say Alexis Sargent of Fairfield was taken to an area hospit...
May 02, 2021 TexasDarkHorse / CC
Illinois puts $15M into 2 advanced manufacturing academies
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) - Illinois will spend $15 million on two academies that will train hundreds of workers in advanced manufacturing skills, with the first students enrolling later this year. Gov. J.B. ...
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Centralia High School crowns new Prom King and Queen
Centralia High School held a traditional Prom at the school Friday night. Daveonte Cunningham was crowned King and Lauren Miley as Queen. The rest of the court included Junior Escort and Attendant Dav...
May 01, 2021 Centralia High School's 2021 Prom Queen Lauren Miley and King Daveonte Cunningham. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Centralia Police make drug arrest following brief high-speed chase
Centralia Police have arrested a 45-year-old Centralia man on multiple drug charges after a brief high-speed chase. Michael Allison of Medlin Road was arrested for possession of meth, possession of dr...
May 01, 2021
Kaskaskia College announces in-person graduation ceremony for Class of 2021
Kaskaskia College has announced they will hold an outdoor in-person commencement ceremony on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the class of 2021. KC President George Evans stated "Commen...
May 01, 2021
Lincoln library offers free ticket with proof of vaccination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering free admission to people vaccinated against COVID-19. Officials at the museum in Springfield, Ill. announced th...
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Health officials say check for tick bites often while outdoors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois officials are urging residents to check themselves and their children carefully for ticks after spending time in wooded areas this spring. The Illinois Department of ...
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Bustos, who led Democrats' campaign arm, won't run again
CHICAGO (AP) - Democratic Rep. Cheri Bustos of Illinois says she will not seek reelection next year. She is stepping aside after playing a lead role in the 2020 elections that unexpectedly saw her par...
May 01, 2021
