Category Archives: Local News
State Republicans slam Pritzker as COVID-19 vaccinations lag
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois public health officials say nearly 56,000 people in the state received COVID-19 vaccination on Wednesday. However, state Republicans are questioning Gov. J.B. Pritzke...
Jan 28, 2021
Pritzker sending 500 Illinois National Guard troops to D.C.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sending about 500 Illinois National Guard members to Washington D.C. until mid-March for a “security mission." In a statement Thursday, Pritzker sa...
Jan 28, 2021
Illinois man accused of fighting National Guard at Capitol
CHICAGO (AP) - Federal authorities have arrested an Illinois man who they say can be seen on video fighting with National Guard members outside the U.S. Capitol during the deadly insurrection on Janua...
Jan 28, 2021
Rinard teen killed in I-57 crash
An 18-year-old Rinard woman was killed in a single-car crash on I-57 near Neoga in Cumberland County north of Effingham Wednesday afternoon. State Police identify the victim as Janae Pollard. Prelimin...
Jan 28, 2021
No injuries in fiery I-57 crash north of Salem
State Police say there were no injuries in a fiery crash on I-57 north of Salem Wednesday night. Preliminary information indicates a van lost control because of icy road conditions while traveling in ...
Jan 28, 2021
I-57 crash near Edgewood sends Texas man to hospital
State Police say a 41-year-old Arlington, Texas man was injured when his pickup truck lost control on southbound I-57 near Edgewood Wednesday night and crashed into a semi traveling alongside him. Pre...
Jan 28, 2021
Salem Community Activity Center reopens
The Salem Community Activity Center has reopened as the Southern Illinois Region has moved into Phase Four of the Recover Illinois plan. Executive Director Emily Wilzbach says Bingo will resume Thursd...
Jan 28, 2021
Bond set at $15,000 for Centralia man charged with drug offenses
Bond has been set at $15,000 for a 54-year-old Centralia man who was charged with three drug offenses in Marion County Court on Wednesday. Chad Keigley of Meadow Lane was charged with possession with ...
Jan 28, 2021
Sandoval man admits to sending sexual images via his cell phone
A 51-year-old Sandoval man has pleaded guilty in Marion County Court to non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images of a person over the age of 18. David Jett of Meridian Road admitted sendi...
Jan 27, 2021
IHSA moves quickly to resume high school basketball and bowling
The Illinois High School Association is moving quickly to get boys and girls basketball and bowling underway, but Salem High School Principal John Boles says there are still unanswered questions. He n...
Jan 27, 2021
