Category Archives: Local News
Homeless Centralia man charged with sexually abusing 16-year-old runaway
A 44-year-old homeless Centralia man has been charged in Marion County Court with two counts of criminal sexual abuse to the same 16-year-old runaway girl. Joshua Turner was located by Centralia Polic...
Apr 15, 2025
Investigation clears Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy of death during struggle over his gun
Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard says an investigation has been completed into the death of a Mt. Vernon man who was shot while wrestling with a sheriff's deputy over control of his gun. 20-year-...
Apr 15, 2025
Police Beat for Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Kinmundy Police arrested 19-year-old Thomas Meredith of Janet Road in Odin for aggravated fleeing and eluding police, speeding more than 35 miles per hour over the speed limit, and illegal possession ...
Apr 15, 2025
Death investigation underway in Centralia
An investigation is underway into a death in Centralia. Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 reports that a deceased body was located Monday morning near West 6th Street and...
Apr 15, 2025 DPP Law / CC
Homeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it's still alive
The bill's future is uncertain as it draws fierce opposition from homeschool families, a threat against its sponsor prompting a police investigation and shaky support from Democrats. By MOLLY PARKER a...
Apr 15, 2025 ELIK: Rep. Amy Elik, D-Alton, criticizes a bill that would create new homeschool oversight requirements in a speech on April 11, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Bills addressing cannabis odor in vehicle, safe gun storage pass Senate
by Peter Hancock, Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois April 11, 2025 SPRINGFIELD - Law enforcement officers would no longer be allowed to search a vehicle or deta...
Apr 14, 2025 Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet, speaks on the Senate floor to urge passage of a bill barring police from seizing vehicles or detaining drivers based solely on the smell of burnt cannabis. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Mission Salem tops $100,000 fundraising goal for new building
Mission Salem has topped its $100,000 fund raising goal to pay for its new building in the Westside Industrial Park where ramps are built to allow people to stay in their homes. President Angie Courtr...
Apr 14, 2025 Mission Salem members pose with SCHS students who worked together on a ramp project in 2021. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Former Attorney General candidate says there is a way for Republicans to win statewide offices
Former Attorney General Candidate Thomas Devore says the Republicans need to learn from the Democrats if they are going to be able to win statewide elections. Devore told those at the Republican Linco...
Apr 14, 2025 Thomas Devore speaks at the Republican Lincoln Day Dinnner. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Wamac Easter Egg Hunt to take place April 20
One of the area's most popular springtime traditions is just around the corner, as the annual Wamac Easter egg hunt will take place on Easter Sunday, April 20, at Wamac City Park. The Easter egg hunt ...
Apr 14, 2025 Some of the big crowd gathered at the Wamac Park for the 2022 Easter Egg Hunt. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Temporary closure of Dam West Boat Ramp and Lake Road for Celebrate the Earth at Carlyle Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carlyle Lake Project will host the 29th Annual Celebrate the Earth event on Friday, April 25, 2025. To ensure the safety of all participants, the Dam West Boat Ramp, D...
Apr 14, 2025
