Category Archives: Local News
Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers
Governor says he'll sign legislation that seeks to regulate third-party insurers By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - A bill that seeks to control the ...
Jun 02, 2025 Illinois lawmakers passed legislation to impose more regulation and control over pharmacy benefit managers, firms that negotiate and manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurance plans. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Area fire departments train to handle large animals
Members of multiple fire departments joined an Illinois Fire Institute training program held at the Iron Saddle in Salem on Saturday to learn how to handle large animals involved in accidents and mish...
Jun 02, 2025 Fire department crews work to move cattle between fences areas at the Iron Saddle Ranch on Saturday. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
The Salem Elks Lodge to hold annual Flag Retirement Ceremony
The Salem Elks Lodge will be holding their yearly Flag Retirement Ceremony where anyone can bring their old flags to be disposed of properly on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14th. The Retirement Ceremony w...
Jun 02, 2025 One of the flags to be retired is brought to the burn barrel for proper disposal. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Backhoe destroyed by fire in rural Iuka
A parked backhoe was destroyed by fire late Sunday morning on the Allison property on the 1500 block of Buchanan Road south of Iuka. Iuka Firemen say the backhoe had last been used on Saturday. The fi...
Jun 02, 2025
Centralia man arrested for criminal trespass to a residence
A 36-year-old Centralia man was arrested by Centralia Police for criminal trespass to a residence. Mathew Claxton of Haussler Street was accused of entering a home at the Hickory Ridge complex without...
Jun 02, 2025
Illinois Agriculture Department Lifts Poultry Exhibition Suspension
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is lifting the temporary suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets, and auction markets. The suspension was initia...
Jun 02, 2025 File Photo
Sandoval Junior/Senior High School Honor Roll
Sandoval HS 4th quarter High Honors: Freshmen: Landen Bushue Jaimayah Davis-Waits Joseph Edwards Aubrey Hongsermeier Logan Korzenewski Sophomores: Chloe Boothman Joshua Gordon Haydne Hale Ella Peters ...
Jun 02, 2025
Salem City Council to Swear In New City Manager Monday
The City of Salem is scheduled to swear in its new city manager during Monday night's city council meeting. A reception to introduce Lisa Peck will begin at 5:30 Monday night prior to the six o'clock ...
Jun 01, 2025
New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget
Spending plan raises over $1B in revenue; income, sales taxes not affected By BEN SZALINSKI & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Giving almost no time f...
Jun 01, 2025 House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and members of his Democratic caucus applaud members of their staff early Sunday morning after the chamber approved the $55.2 billion budget bill. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Amid uncertainty in Washington, Illinois lawmakers pass slimmed-down Medicaid package
Republicans object to coverage for asylum seekers, other noncitizens on special visas By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Nearly every year, Illinois ...
Jun 01, 2025 State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, presents her Medicaid legislation on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
