Category Archives: Local News
Car destroyed in fire on Moonglow Road east of Centralia
A car owned by a Salem woman was destroyed in a Monday afternoon fire on the Moonglow Road just off Route 161 East of Centralia. The driver, Yolanda Gordon of South Franklin, was traveling on Route 16...
Aug 12, 2025
Mt. Vernon man arrested on multiple drug charges following traffic stop
A 54-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop by Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies on Sunday night at South 17th and Casey Avenue in Mt. Vernon. Co...
Aug 12, 2025
Centralia City Council to consider Laura Leake Park mural honoring Centralia Globetrotters
The Centralia City Council will be asked Monday night to allow for a mural honoring the five Centralia men who played on the Globetrotters. The mural would be placed on a city owned building in Laura ...
Aug 11, 2025
Police Beat for Monday, August 11th, 2025
A 26-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on a Marion County no bond felony warrant. Clifton Wallace was being held in the Marion County Jail pending a first appearance in court. Salem Police arre...
Aug 11, 2025
23 Pilots from around U.S. and Canada Participate in Aerobatics Competition at Salem Airport this weekend
Great weather brought 23 pilots to Salem Leckrone's Field over the weekend to participate in the annual Aerobatics Competition. One of the long-time pilots to the event, Rob Bond of Knoxville, Tenness...
Aug 11, 2025
Balloon Glow at Murray Center draws a long line of motorists
The first-ever pre-Balloon Fest Glow at Murray Developmental Center in Centralia was a success, even though it had to end early when the winds picked up. At one point, traffic had backed up to near Al...
Aug 11, 2025
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is this afternoon in Salem
The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is being held today from noon to five at the Salem Community Activity Center. Come in support of your favorite local first responders....Salem Fire, Salem Police, ...
Aug 11, 2025
Jefferson County Coroner releases name of Texas man killed in single car crash (updated Monday morning)
A 22-year-old Houston, Texas, man was killed Saturday night in a single-vehicle rollover crash in the construction area of I-57 south of Mt. Vernon. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse identified the...
Aug 11, 2025 ISP FILE PHOTO: An Illinois State Police squad car is pictured in a file photo.(Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
DHS Secretary Noem defends ICE tactics in second Illinois visit
State lawmaker files bill seeking to ban federal agents from wearing masks in Illinois By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary: Homeland Security Secr...
Aug 10, 2025 U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem holds a news conference at a Homeland Security office in Lombard on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. (Screenshot via U.S. Department of Homeland Security livestream)
Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan's request to remain out of prison during appeal
As an Oct. 13 prison report date gets closer, Madigan hires experienced appellate team By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary A judge has denied former ...
Aug 10, 2025 Former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan departs the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after receiving a 7 ½-year prison sentence on corruption charges on June 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
