Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Saturday, April 4th, 2026
A 28-year-old homeless Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for alleged domestic battery. William Rose was taken to the Marion County Jail. Salem Police arrested 56-year-old Jeffrey Hol...
Apr 04, 2026
Payroll Jobs Increase, Unemployment Rate Ticks Up in Illinois in January
Unemployment increased, but so did the number of people working in Illinois in January. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reports that unemployment jumped two-tenths of a percentage point...
Apr 04, 2026
Trump Administration Sues Illinois Over State's Attempts to Regulate Prediction Markets
The feds argue they have primary authority to regulate the popular markets, not the states. Illinois says the move puts profits over people. by Casey Toner Illinois Answers Project The Trump ad...
Apr 04, 2026 The Federal Government and States are wrestling over who gets to regulate prediction markets like Polymarket where people can bet on sports or the outcome of world events. (Credit: Victor Hiliski for Illinois Answers Project)
University of Illinois Springfield faculty go on strike
Union voices concerns over inadequate pay after months of negotiations By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Tenure and tenure-track faculty at the ...
Apr 04, 2026 Striking faculty members, family and supporters picketing on University of Illinois Springfield’s campus. The faculty union has been in negotiations with the university for almost a year and voted to authorize a strike in late March. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Five Arrested Following Investigation into Burglary of Woodlawn Business
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department has arrested five people during an investigation into a March 27th burglary of Shroyer's Tire on East Illinois Highway 15 in Woodlawn. 29-year-old Travis Broc...
Apr 03, 2026
One Person Injured in Crash in front of Salem Walmart
One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday at Walton Drive and West Main Street in Salem in front of the Walmart Store. Salem Police say a vehicle driven by 68-year-old Jo Anne Elder of...
Apr 03, 2026
Salem Mayor Signs Proclamation Recognizing Vietnam War Veterans
Salem Mayor Nic Farley has signed a proclamation declaring March 29th as Vietnam Veterans Day to recognize, honor, and thank the Vietnam War veterans for their service. The war stretched from 1955 to ...
Apr 03, 2026 Salem Mayor Nic Farley signs the proclamation recognizing Vietnam War Veterans. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Police Beat for Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Centralia Police are investigating a burglary to a garage in the 1400 block of South Maple. Items were reported missing. The break in was reported on Monday. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested ...
Apr 03, 2026
Marion County Board Member Resigns
A member of the Marion County Board has resigned. Tim McCance announced his resignation as a result of moving to a new home that is outside District Three where he was elected. McCance was sworn in De...
Apr 03, 2026 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Salem Mayor Declares Saturday C.A.R. Day of Service
Salem Mayor Nic Farley has signed a proclamation declaring Saturday as C.A.R. Day of Service. The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution is the oldest and largest patriotic youth ...
Apr 03, 2026 Salem Mayor Nic Farley presents the proclamation for the C.A.R. Day of Service. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
