Category Archives: Local News
Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett files to run for governor as independent
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois May 26, 2026 Article Summary Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett filed to run for governor as an independent candidate. Corbett said he's seeking to bri...
May 28, 2026
Salem grade school board honors scholars and athletes
Salem grade school board honors scholars and athletes from last Thursday's school grade school board meeting. Volleyball State Champs: Breana Pennypacker Allie Harlley Grace Justin Addi Tristan...
May 27, 2026 File photo: Salem Grade School Board.
Centralia City Council Approves Firm to Help Obtain Land for Upcoming Sidewalk Project
The Centralia City Council, during its meeting Tuesday evening, approved a professional services agreement with Volkert, Inc. for real estate land acquisition to help facilitate an upcoming sidewalk p...
May 27, 2026
Marion County Board Moves to Solve Emergency Management Agency Issues
The Marion County Board has reapproved the appointment of Andrew Strong as Coordinator of the Marion County Emergency Management Agency now that the state has approved his hiring. The board Tuesday ni...
May 27, 2026
Marion County Board Has New Member
The Marion County Board has a new member. Shawn Richards who resides in rural Salem was appointed to replace Tim McCance who resigned earlier when moving out of District Three. Richards was unable to ...
May 27, 2026
Police Beat for Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
A 52-year-old Sandoval man who allegedly led Sandoval Police on a chase Saturday night before getting away turned himself in on Tuesday at the Sandoval Police Department. Robert Bryan of East Wilson w...
May 27, 2026
Broadway Railroad Crossing in Downtown Centralia to be Closed Next Week
Centralia City Manager Galen Mahle announced at Tuesday's City Council meeting that the railroad crossing on Broadway downtown will be closed beginning next Monday, June 1st, for repairs. It is expect...
May 27, 2026
Overnight traffic diversion planned on I-57 at Illinois Route 15 overpass in Mt. Vernon
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that I-57 traffic will be diverted overnight Monday, June 1st, and Tuesday, June 2nd for structural steel placement on the Illinois 15 overpass ...
May 27, 2026 lorenz.markus97 / CC
One Injured in Crash at Boone and Broadway in Salem
Salem Police say one person was injured in a two vehicle crash at Boone and Broadway on Tuesday morning. Police report a vehicle driven by 40-year-old Samantha Askew of Warmoth Street in Salem was tra...
May 27, 2026 Flashing lights are pictured on an Illinois State Police car. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Odin Firemen's Picnic Sees Smaller Crowds This Year with Questionable Weather
Odin Fire Chief Greg Smith says crowds were down at the Odin Firemen's Picnic this weekend. He assessed the situation as the picnic was headed into its final hours before the fireworks display Saturda...
May 26, 2026
