Category Archives: Local News
Salem man pleads guilty to stalking and public indecency charges
A 30-year-old Salem man has pleaded guilty in Marion County Court to stalking and public indecency charges. John Anderson of East Rogers Street was sentenced to 30 months probation and 180 days in the...
Jan 29, 2025 John Anderson
Central City plans to revise street solicitation ordinance
At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, the Central City Village Council discussed a revision to village ordinance that would raise the price of permits for solicitors to $25 per day, remove the option to ...
Jan 29, 2025
Salem Community High School Board Meeting Discussed Building Repairs and Sets Graduation
By Cole Wimberly The Salem Community High School Board Monday night approve an amendment to its performance contract agreement with Ameresco to oversee an additional $1,772,749 in building improvement...
Jan 28, 2025 Glass block window to be replaced at SCHS. Photo by Cole Wimberly.
Suspicion doesn't cut it': Madigan attorney urges jury to 'see the man, not the myth'
'Ex-speaker's lawyer derides Solis as 'malignant tumor at the heart of this case' By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - As former Illinois House Speaker Mich...
Jan 28, 2025
Kaskaskia College Board salutes longtime KC employee
By Steven Stilt During Monday's meeting of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees, college officials took time to recognize Craig Roper, who was participating in his final meeting as a KC employee af...
Jan 28, 2025 Retiring KC director of purchasing and auxiliary operations, Craig Roper. Photo by Steven Stilt.
KC board approves update to the name of the Crisp Center
By Steven Stilt The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees voted Monday night to change the name of one of the college's facilities to better reflect its role in preparing students for the workforce. Tru...
Jan 28, 2025 File: Kaskaskia College Clock Tower and campus.
Marion County Board Tuesday night to get update on animal control
The Marion County Board will receive an update on animal control at Tuesday night's meeting. The board will be asked to approve a contract with the Doggie Den in Centralia to hold up to 15 dogs and wi...
Jan 28, 2025 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Police Beat for Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
Salem Police arrested 38-year-old Robert Dodson of North Jefferson in Salem Monday night for alleged aggravated domestic battery and possession of ammunition by a felon. Police report they responded t...
Jan 28, 2025
Centralia Chamber of Commerce Director promotes Inspire Community campaign
As part of an effort to promote the Centralia area as a whole, the Centralia Chamber of Commerce has launched the Inspire Community campaign. The goal of the campaign is to bring the community togethe...
Jan 28, 2025 Marcus Holland of the Centralia Chamber of Commerce speaks to the Centralia City Council.
Centralia City Council approves wastewater treatment plant generator repairs
The Centralia City Council passed only one resolution at its regular meeting on Monday night. The council approved waiving bidding requirements to pay for repairs to the wastewater treatment plant's b...
Jan 28, 2025 Pamela Campbell receives her fifteen-year service award, presented by council members Jeff Castellari, Rob Jackson and Barri Allen.
