Category Archives: Local News
Salem man receives 4-year prison term for threatening public official and aggravated battery
A 24-year-old Salem man has been sentenced to four years in prison for threatening the life of a Salem Police Officer and aggravated battery to a Marion County Correctional Officer. Ein Julian of Oak ...
Feb 04, 2026
Four taken to Marion County Jail on outstanding warrants
Four people were arrested on outstanding warrants on Tuesday and brought to the Marion County Jail. 20-year-old Jory Barrow of Jackson Street in Centralia was arrested by Centralia Police on an outsta...
Feb 04, 2026
XPO driver honored on three million miles driven without accident
For only the third time in its 25 years in Salem, XPO honored one of its drivers Monday afternoon for three million miles driven without an accident. Jerry Wade of Salem was surprised by the police an...
Feb 03, 2026 Jerry Wade stands next to his truck after receiving his 3-million-mile recognition. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Police Department to join new southern Illinois major case squad
The Salem City Council has approved the Salem Police Department joining the new Southern Illinois Major Case Squad. Police Chief Todd Boles says eight other departments including the Marion, Jefferson...
Feb 03, 2026 Salem Police Chief Todd Boles speaks to the Salem City Council. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Eli Young Band coming to Castle Ridge in May
The multi-Platinum country Eli Young Band will bring its Strange Hours Tour to Castle Ridge in Centralia on Saturday, May 23rd for a night of high-energy live music, chart-topping hits, and brand-new ...
Feb 03, 2026 The Eli Young Band
Salem man trapped under carport when it collapses
A Salem man was trapped in his pickup truck after his carport collapsed on top of it during the noon hour on Monday. Salem Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Bill Fulton says Victor Tulauskas of...
Feb 03, 2026
January SGS Student of the Month
Sandoval Elementary School recognized the Students of the Month for January. The students were chosen because of their outstanding display of CITIZENSHIP in doing their share to make our school and co...
Feb 03, 2026
Murray Center workers picket for administrative change, get support of State Rep and Parents Association
Members of AFSCME Local #401 came out in freezing temperatures on Friday to demonstrate their discontent with current working conditions and call for the replacement of current Murray Center administr...
Feb 02, 2026 A group of picketers stood by the road in front of Murray Center holding signs and calling for support for workers. Photo by Austin Williams.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies Make Arrest in Murder Case
Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a 31-year-old Dahlgren woman for murder in connection with the shooting death of a 47-year-old Dahlgren man. Jasmine Farny reportedly knew murder vict...
Feb 02, 2026 Jasmine Farny (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)
'A crisis for the nation': ICE accountability commission continues to seek solutions
by Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois January 30, 2026 Article Summary The Illinois Accountability Commission held its second public meeting, hearing testimony from legal experts, law enforcement...
Feb 02, 2026 Illinois Accountability Commission Chair Judge Rubén Castillo holds up a copy of the commission’s initial report at its second public hearing in Chicago on Jan. 30, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
