Category Archives: Local News
ISP backs bill expanding its mission to investigate internet crimes against children
Director says 'Alicia's Law' would ensure agency's sustained commitment By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - While Illinois State Police has long investig...
Jun 06, 2025 Illinois State Police squad cars are pictured in front of the Illinois State Capitol in 2022 during a 100th anniversary celebration of the agency. A measure headed to the governor would add investigating internet crimes against children to the agency’s core missions. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Bradford National Bank to Host Spring Shredding Day Saturday in Centralia
Bradford National Bank will be hosting a free secure shredding and recycling day this Saturday, June 7th, from nine to eleven am. The shred truck will be at Bradford National Bank in Centralia, locate...
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Salem Community Band and Choir to Perform "Animation Tunes" this weekend
The Salem Community Band and Choir are presenting it's summer concert this Saturday and Sunday at the Salem Community Theatre. The theme is tunes from animated shows and movies. Show times are seven S...
Jun 06, 2025 Director Matt Webster leads the Salem Community Band in practice at the Salem Community Theatre. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Family Fun Day in the Park is Saturday
The Salem Family Fun Day in the Park is this Saturday. Salem Recreation Director Jed Casburn says it's a great day to bring the entire family to the park, starting early at the Salem Reservoir. "Our Y...
Jun 06, 2025 Jump Houses provided some of the entertainment at a past Family Fun Day. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Iuka man injured in single-car wreck on County Farm Road
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say a 27-year-old Iuka man was injured in a single vehicle rollover crash on the 3900 block of County Farm Road southeast of Salem early Wednesday night. Andrew Pokojs...
Jun 05, 2025
Salem Police arrest Robinson woman who failed to report to prison
Salem Police arrested a 23-year-old Robinson woman who failed to report to prison on a Lawrence County felony conviction. Police say Kyley Benton was one of three suspicious people who were reported t...
Jun 05, 2025
2025 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest Theme Announced: "Small Town, Common Ground"
Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc. is proud to announce the official theme for the 2025 Fall Fest: "Small Town, Common Ground." The theme is inspired by the city's newest downtown destination, The Commons. Th...
Jun 05, 2025
Marion County Fairgrounds Saturday to feature BBQ Cookoff, Vendor Fair, and Bouncy Houses for the Kids
The Marion County Fairgrounds comes alive on Friday and Saturday with a variety of activities. Fair Board President Doug Telford says a vendor fair is planned both inside and outside the exhibit build...
Jun 05, 2025 BBQ row of competitors for the BBQ challenge at the Marion County Fair Grounds at the 2024 competition. (Photo by Bruce Kropp)
Illinois invites residents to fish for free June 13-16
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has designated June 13-16 as Illinois Free Fishing Days for 2025. During these four days, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, sal...
Jun 05, 2025 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District
Police Beat for Thursday, June 5th, 2025
A 19-year-old Walnut Hill man has been arrested on a Marion County no-bond failure to appear felony warrant. Ethan Saltsman of Mills Road was taken to the Marion County Jail. A 41-year-old Benton man,...
Jun 05, 2025
