Category Archives: Local News
Illinois lawmakers try again to ban certain food additives
by Lily Carey and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois February 6, 2025 For the second legislative session in a row, Sen. Willie Preston, D-Chicago, is pushing to ban several chemicals f...
Feb 06, 2025 Democratic Sen. Willie Preston, center, speaks at a Statehouse news conference Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, about his bill to ban certain additives from foods sold in Illinois. Joining him were, from left: Sens. Rachel Ventura; Seth Lewis; Lakesia Collins; and Rep. Michael Crawford. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
Protestors gather outside Illinois Capitol, call for Trump's impeachment
by Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois February 5, 2025 Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday to protest President Dona...
Feb 06, 2025 Protestors hold signs and chant in front of the Illinois State Capitol to protest President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
Pritzker signs law to prioritize placing foster children with family members
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois February 5, 2025 SPRINGFIELD - Foster care officials will have to prioritize placing children with their relatives under a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on...
Feb 06, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker signs the KIND Act Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at the Illinois Capitol. The new law requires the state to prioritize family members when placing children in foster care. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Bridgette Fox)
IDPH Advises Public to be Vigilant as Flu Cases and Respiratory Virus Levels Increase
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that the state's overall respiratory illness level has increased again from Moderate to High levels, driven by a notable increase in emergency...
Feb 06, 2025
Police Beat for Thursday, February 6th, 2025
A 24-year-old Alma woman has been arrested for violation of pretrial release. Laney Flowers of Illinois Street was picked up by Kinmundy Police and taken to the Marion County Jail to await further cou...
Feb 06, 2025
Centralia cracks down on tobacco stores selling to minors
Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder has issued orders to revoke the tobacco licenses of three local tobacco stores and imposed fines on a fourth following tobacco compliance checks conducted by the Centralia ...
Feb 06, 2025 Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder. Photo by Steven Stilt.
Centralia now handling its own yard waste; pick-up dates change
The City of Centralia Public Works Department is now responsible for all yard waste collection. In many places, yard waste collection will not be on the same day as trash collection. City officials sa...
Feb 06, 2025
Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District Announce Plans for 80th Annual Meeting and Dinner
The Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District has announced plans for the 80th Annual Meeting and Dinner. It will be held on February 20th at the Marion County Fairground Exhibit Building. Th...
Feb 06, 2025
Odin man receives four year prison term for robbery during test drive of car
A 40-year-old Odin man has been sentenced to four years in prison after ending a guilty plea in Marion County Court to a reduced charge of robbery. Lloyd McMullin of North Everett had a Class X charge...
Feb 05, 2025
Salem now has full-time animal control officer
The City of Salem now has a full-time animal control officer. City Manager Annette Sola says Nikki Hernandez, who was already employed at the animal control facility, was promoted to the position in N...
Feb 05, 2025
