Category Archives: Local News
Winter Weather Advisory continues until six am, snowfall estimates come down
The National Weather Service says one to five inches of snow is possible across South Central Illinois, South Western Illinois, and Southeast Missouri by the time the snow ends on Wednesday. The most ...
Feb 18, 2025
Illinois health officials taking bird flu precautions despite assessing no 'active risk' to humans
By Jade Aubrey Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk of an outbreak of the bird flu in humans is low, although Illinois...
Feb 17, 2025 Dr. Sameer Vohra speaks at an event in Springfield in May 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
The National Weather Service reaffirms Winter Storm Watch, travel could become difficult
The National Weather Service has reaffirmed the Winter Storm Watch from late Monday night through late Tuesday night. Heavy snow is possible with three to eight inches of snow possible. Travel could b...
Feb 17, 2025
Tri-County Institute 2025 brings educators together on Valentine's Day
Hundreds of area educators came to Centralia High School Friday morning for the twenty-first annual Tri-County Institute. Presenters hosted sessions on topics including teaching strategies, classroom ...
Feb 17, 2025 Teachers gathered in the CHS cafeteria between sessions during the Tri-County Institute. Photo by Austin Williams
Salem City Council to discuss city hall repair and waterline replacement
The Salem City Council Tuesday night will discuss the next phase of renovation work at city hall. City Manager Annette Sola is recommending Foresight oversee the renovation work which will include roo...
Feb 17, 2025
One car crash claims life of Breese woman
A 59-year-old Breese woman died early Sunday morning when a car she was driving ran off the Rod and Gun Road just north of Breese and overturned on its top in a pond. Susan Hilmes was pronounced dead ...
Feb 17, 2025 Clinton County Sheriff's Department. Photo courtesy of department's Facebook page.
Police Beat for Monday, February 17th, 2025
Centralia Police have arrested 42-year-old Brandy Boyce of North Cherry in Centralia for alleged domestic battery. She was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a final decision on charges. Three o...
Feb 17, 2025
After light Sunday morning snow, bigger storm on the way Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for late Monday night through late Tuesday night. The weather service says between five and ten inches of snow is possible across portions ...
Feb 16, 2025 Snow fell before daylight on Sunday bringing about a quarter inch of snow to most of the area. This is a view from I-57 and US 50 on the westside of Salem.
Monday is President's Day
Many government offices are closed Monday for the President's Day Holiday. That includes Salem and Centralia City Halls, but garage collection in each city will remain on the regular schedule. Courtho...
Feb 16, 2025
Grease fire contained to hood system and flue at Centralia Hardees Restaurant
A grease fire broke out Saturday afternoon in the flue above the hood system of the cooking grill at the Hardees Restaurant in Centralia. Centralia City Firemen say upon arrival flames were shooting t...
Feb 15, 2025 Firemen check out fire in hood system above cooking stove at the Centralia Hardees following Saturday fire. Photo by Pat Hodges.
