Category Archives: Local News
EXPLAINER: What Chicago boy's death says about foot pursuits
CHICAGO (AP) - A grim video of a Chicago police officer fatally shooting a 13-year-old boy puts a spotlight on the policies that govern foot chases. The video shows a 19-second chase that ended with t...
Apr 17, 2021
Daily COVID update includes death in Jefferson County
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a COVID-19 related death in Jefferson County. The death of a female in her 90s was one of 21 additional deaths being reported statewide for Friday...
Apr 16, 2021
Centralia's Interim City Manager sees qualified labor force city's top need
Centralia Interim City Manager Forrest Langenfeld (at the head of the table) answers questions during an afternoon coffee get-together at the Centralia Chamber of Commerce office. Photo by Tyler Perki...
Apr 16, 2021
Salem Grade School Board finalizes $5,187,000 building and parking lot improvement plan
Salem Grade School Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe makes a point to School Board President John Gaston during Thursday night’s meeting. Photo by Bruce Kropp. The Salem Grade School Board is look...
Apr 16, 2021
Franklin Park School to have "parade style" graduation; Salem Grade school calendar set for next year
Franklin Park eighth-graders will receive their diplomas in a “parade-style” graduation similar to the one held last year. The promotional ceremony has been set for Thursday night, May 27t...
Apr 16, 2021
Food distribution to be held in Salem on Saturday
There will be a free food distribution in Salem on Saturday. Saved with Amazing Grace and the Salem Church of Christ will have the drive-through distribution from ten to noon in the parking lot of the...
Apr 16, 2021
Salem man charged with Class X drug offense
A 25-year-old Salem man had bond set at $100,000 after being charged in Marion County Court with a Class X felony drug offense. John Phillips of Lynnwood Drive is charged with unlawful possession with...
Apr 16, 2021
Drive-Through Food Giveaway Saturday at Salem Grace Church of the Nazarene
The Salem Grace Church of the Nazarene will have a drive-through food giveaway beginning at 8:30 Saturday morning. The parking lot will not be open until after 8:30 and you are asked not to park on th...
Apr 16, 2021
Police Beat for Friday, April 16th, 2021
A 51-year-old Salem woman was sent to the Marion County Jail from court on Thursday for a bond violation. Court records indicate Tammy Williams was taken into custody after she was tested positive for...
Apr 16, 2021
State Health Department reports COVID-related death in Clay County; only one new case in Marion County
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a COVID-19 related death in Clay County. The fatality was a male in his 90s. It was one of 40 deaths being reported around the state on Thursday. ...
Apr 16, 2021
