Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Department of Revenue reminds taxpayers about availability of Senior Citizens Tax Deferral Program
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) today reminded senior citizens about the availability of the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program. The program, which works like a loan, allows qu...
Feb 18, 2025 DonkeyHotey / CC
Acting Workshop at the Salem Community Theater and Cultural Center
The Salem Community Theater will be hosting an Acting Workshop for people interested in acting, singing, and dancing on Saturday, February 22nd from 10-1pm. The workshop is open to individuals in high...
Feb 18, 2025
Red Cross Community Blood Drive set for Salem Community Center on Wednesday
The Red Cross Community Blood Drive in Salem is set for Wednesday. The drive will be held at the Salem Community Activity Center from noon to five. The goal of the drive is 40 units of blood. All thos...
Feb 18, 2025
Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting delayed
Due to the snow and cold weather, the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District has decided to postpone the 80th Annual Meeting and Dinner previously scheduled for this Thursday, February 20t...
Feb 18, 2025
Police Beat for Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
A fight at the Marion County Jail on Monday resulted in one of the two inmates involved being arrested for aggravated battery. James Watson of North Maple in Centralia was already in custody for aggra...
Feb 18, 2025
Shattuc woman involved in one vehicle crash in downtown Centralia
A 34-year-old Shattuc woman was taken to SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia following a single vehicle crash early Monday night in downtown Centralia. Centralia City Firemen say Casey Bonner ...
Feb 18, 2025
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
