Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Salem Police arrested a 58-year-old Salem woman on an outstanding Marion County no bond misdemeanor warrant and possession of methamphetamine. Police say they had given Ann Marie Antonaccio of West Sc...
Jan 29, 2026
IDPH responds to federal WHO withdrawal
On Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) marked the one-year anniversary of the federal government announcing their intent to withdraw the United States from the World Health Orga...
Jan 28, 2026
Illinois sees its worst flu season in recent years as vaccine skepticism grows
by Olivia Ardito and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois January 27, 2026 Article Summary Illinois is experiencing a severe flu season with outbreak zones popping up across the state. P...
Jan 28, 2026 Getting a vaccine against the flu is still the best way to guard against the illness, health officials say. (Medill Illinois News Bureau by Sam Freeman)
TASC begins work in Marion County to help the homeless
A 50-year-old organization that is spreading out to provide services around the state has started to help the homeless in Marion County. Jenny Provo of Marion is currently coordinating the services un...
Jan 28, 2026 TASC coordinator Judy Provo talks about the services provided by the organization. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Clinton County man drowns when falling through ice of pond near New Baden
The body of a 23-year-old Clinton County man who apparently drowned when falling through the ice of a pond near New Baden has been recovered. Luke Kitterman of New Memphis was reportedly hunting with ...
Jan 28, 2026
Centralia man arrested on five pornography-related charges
A 58-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by the Illinois Attorney General's Office for non-consensual dissemination of explicit sexual materials. Michael Greer was reportedly taken into custody e...
Jan 28, 2026
Secondary roads remain largely icy as cold temperatures remain in place
The Illinois Department of Transportation is reporting all state highways and Interstates in Marion County are now clear of ice and snow. Secondary roads are another story. After becoming slushy Tuesd...
Jan 28, 2026
Providers say feds' new rural health care grants to Illinois won't cover Medicaid cuts
by Nikoel Hytrek and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois January 26, 2026 Article Summary Providers say the $193 million Illinois will receive in federal rural health care grants...
Jan 27, 2026 (Capitol News Illinois graphic made via Datawrapper with KFF data)
Illinois' Democratic U.S. Senate primary heats up over ICE
by Brenden Moore, Capitol News Illinois January 27, 2026 Article Summary Rep. Robin Kelly of Lynwood, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton all to varying degrees calle...
Jan 27, 2026 Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi were the fundraising leaders in the Democratic Senate primary, according to quarterly finance reports. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)
Inaugural Rock the Castle is set for Castle Ridge in July
Castle Ridge will launch a new annual rock tradition this summer with the Inaugural Rock the Castle on Saturday, July 11th. The event will feature Great White, Slaughter and Quiet Riot. Organizers say...
Jan 27, 2026 File: Castle Ridge (Facebook photo)
