Category Archives: Local News
Bills addressing cannabis odor in vehicle, safe gun storage pass Senate
by Peter Hancock, Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois April 11, 2025 SPRINGFIELD - Law enforcement officers would no longer be allowed to search a vehicle or deta...
Apr 14, 2025 Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet, speaks on the Senate floor to urge passage of a bill barring police from seizing vehicles or detaining drivers based solely on the smell of burnt cannabis. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Mission Salem tops $100,000 fundraising goal for new building
Mission Salem has topped its $100,000 fund raising goal to pay for its new building in the Westside Industrial Park where ramps are built to allow people to stay in their homes. President Angie Courtr...
Apr 14, 2025 Mission Salem members pose with SCHS students who worked together on a ramp project in 2021. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Former Attorney General candidate says there is a way for Republicans to win statewide offices
Former Attorney General Candidate Thomas Devore says the Republicans need to learn from the Democrats if they are going to be able to win statewide elections. Devore told those at the Republican Linco...
Apr 14, 2025 Thomas Devore speaks at the Republican Lincoln Day Dinnner. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Wamac Easter Egg Hunt to take place April 20
One of the area's most popular springtime traditions is just around the corner, as the annual Wamac Easter egg hunt will take place on Easter Sunday, April 20, at Wamac City Park. The Easter egg hunt ...
Apr 14, 2025 Some of the big crowd gathered at the Wamac Park for the 2022 Easter Egg Hunt. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Temporary closure of Dam West Boat Ramp and Lake Road for Celebrate the Earth at Carlyle Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carlyle Lake Project will host the 29th Annual Celebrate the Earth event on Friday, April 25, 2025. To ensure the safety of all participants, the Dam West Boat Ramp, D...
Apr 14, 2025
Project Beautify Iuka Set for April 24th, 25th, and 26th
Project Beautify Iuka is set for April 24th, 25th, and 26th. The spring cleanup will provide trash dumpster for village residents to use free of charge with no tires allowed. Iuka officials say this i...
Apr 14, 2025
Centralia City Council moves forward on seeking $3.1-million grant for major waterline replacement project
The Centralia City Council will be asked to pass a resolution Monday night confirming their support for the city to seek a $3,153,600 grant from Community Project Funding. The money would pay 80-perce...
Apr 14, 2025
Police Beat for Monday, April 14th, 2025
A 20-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested by Centralia Police for aggravated battery with use of a deadly weapon, reckless driving and resisting arrest. Ahmyia Dixon of Fairway Drive was taken t...
Apr 14, 2025
State Police release more details on small school bus-car crash in Vernon
State Police have released the names of those involved in the collision of a 'short' school bus and car in Vernon Friday afternoon. State Police say the bus driver, 69-year-old Susan Landreth of Patok...
Apr 13, 2025
Centralia City Council upholds Mayor's revocation of tobacco license
The Centralia City Council unanimously upheld Mayor Bryan Kuder's decision to revoke the tobacco license of Evermore Smoke, Inc. doing business as Vape Central at 224 North Elm Street. Kuder had revok...
Apr 13, 2025 Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder. Photo by Steven Stilt.
