Category Archives: Local News
IDPH Director Gets Flu, COVID Shots During Visit to DuPage County Health Department
Message: if you're not fully protected from seasonal illness, now is a good time to do so The Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health Dr. Sameer Vohra received his annual flu and COVID-19...
Nov 15, 2025 Dr. Sameer Vohra speaks at an event in Springfield in May 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Police Beat for Saturday, November 15th, 2025
A 40-year-old Salem man has been arrested for violation of pre-trial release. Allen Rhynes of East Seneff was taken into custody by Salem Police. 33-year-old William Melton of South Locust in Centrali...
Nov 15, 2025
Pillow Pandemonium at Salem Community Activity Center Saturday Night
Pillow Pandemonium comes to the Salem Community Activity Center Saturday night. Doors open at five, the opening ceremony is at 5:45, and the first bout is at six. The Forge Boxing Club has organized t...
Nov 15, 2025
Bluford man killed in car-train crash in Jefferson County
A 40-year-old Bluford man was killed when his car was struck by a Norfolk Southern Train at the Dove Lane crossing near Bluford early Friday morning. The victim is identified as Robert Glen Duncan. He...
Nov 14, 2025
Daffy Dill Garden Club celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Daffy Dill Garden Club celebrated their 20th Anniversary at its annual Appreciation Dinner Thursday night. The first President and one of the founders Sharon Blair didn't anticipate the success th...
Nov 14, 2025 Daffy Dill Garden Club President Dee Hanson speaks at the 20th anniversary dinner. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
One person hurt in two-vehicle Crash in front of Salem Walmart
One person was taken to Salem Township Hospital following a two car crash in front of the Salem Walmart Store early Thursday afternoon. Salem Police say the crash occurred when 23-year-old Abigyle Wil...
Nov 14, 2025
Education union, students call on governor to release higher education funding
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois November 13, 2025 Article Summary Education union members, students and faculty at state universities called on the Illinois Board of Higher Education to pressu...
Nov 14, 2025 Members of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, led by union president Stacy Davis Gates, rally in front of the Statehouse in Springfield during the 2025 fall veto session calling for increased funding for K-12 and higher education. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
State agency spending cut plans remain unclear following Pritzker's order
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois November 13, 2025 Article Summary The governor's office won't release details about how state agencies plan to cut spending and reserve funds weeks after their ...
Nov 14, 2025 Visual: State Rep. Amy Elik, R-Godfrey, speaks to reporters following a committee hearing on March 19, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
Former Belleville attorney sentenced to prison for stealing from clients
A federal district judge has sentenced a former Belleville attorney to spend 90 months in federal prison after he admitted to embezzling more than $1 million from his clients. 51-year-old Jason R. Car...
Nov 14, 2025
Police Beat for Friday, November 14th, 2025
A 47-year-old Odin man has been arrested on unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon and driving revoked. Marvin Henson of Laclede Avenue was arrested following a traffic stop and taken to the Mar...
Nov 14, 2025
