Category Archives: Local News
Illinois' $55.2B budget 'incomplete,' Civic Federation president says
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois June 6, 2025 SPRINGFIELD - Illinois' latest budget misses the mark in several key areas, according to one independent nonprofit fiscal analyst. State lawmakers ...
Jun 09, 2025
Marion County Board to consider resolution to address 'sanctuary jurisdiction' label from Homeland Security
Marion County Board Chair Steve Whritenour says the county welcomes all federal agencies and will work with them to remove illegal aliens. Whritenour has asked that a resolution be drafted to go befor...
Jun 08, 2025 AhmedZaggoudi / Depositphotos.com
Salem man faces 20 traffic and other charges following lengthy high-speed chase around north side of Salem
A 46-year-old Salem man was charged with a total of 20 criminal and traffic offenses in Marion County Court on Friday after leading Marion County Sheriff's Deputies and Salem Police on a lengthy high-...
Jun 08, 2025
Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states, including Illinois
The Associated Press A salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the West and Midwest, federal health officials said Saturday. The August Egg C...
Jun 08, 2025 FILE - A sign stands at an entrance to the main campus of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy, File)
Police Beat for Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Two people arrested on outstanding Marion County no-bond warrants on Saturday were transported to the Marion County Jail to await an appearance before a judge on Monday. Centralia Police arrested 40-y...
Jun 08, 2025
Salem Township Hospital Golf Gayla Raises $25,600
The Salem Township Hospital Foundation Golf Gala had another successful year on Friday despite a constant light rain for much of the afternoon. Foundation Chair Myron Lloyd has the results: "This year...
Jun 08, 2025 The winning team in the 2025 Salem Township Hospital Foundation Golf Gayla. Left to right: team members Scott and Marla Tolliver, sponsors Chariya and Dr. Preacha Tawjareon, and team member Joe Tolliver. (not pictured Josh Sapp)
Two people helped from flooded car on South Hotze Road
Brief heavy rains Friday night resulted in the flooding of South Hotze Road south of US 50 and before the railroad crossing. Salem Police say two occupants were in the vehicle when they drove into the...
Jun 07, 2025
Police Beat for Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Four people were taken to the Marion County Jail on Friday, all wanted on outstanding warrants. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 41-year-old Mathew Edwards of Marion Street in Walnut Hill on ...
Jun 07, 2025
Centralia man charged with two weapons violations
A 19-year-old Centralia man has been charged in Marion County Court Friday with two felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Erion Jackson of East Kell was charged in Marion County Court ...
Jun 07, 2025
Three hurt in I-57 Crash between Kinmundy and Farina
All three occupants of a vehicle were hurt when it left northbound I-57 between Kinmundy and Farina late Thursday night and overturned. State Police say the three were taken to local hospitals for tre...
Jun 06, 2025
