Category Archives: Local News
Salem City Councilperson Tracy Crouch Resigns
The City of Salem is looking for a new city councilperson. Tracy Crouch has submitted her letter of resignation. She notes over the last few months, she has had several other obligations that have req...
Feb 19, 2025 Resigning Salem City Councilwoman Tracy Crouch was sworn in in May of 2023. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem City Council Moves Forward on City Hall Renovation and Improvements
The Salem City Council has approved a $27,840 contract with Foresight to oversee the next phases of renovation work of City Hall. City Manager Annette Sola explains the work she hopes to be able to co...
Feb 19, 2025
Salem to seek low interest loan to replace part of Main Street Waterline
The City of Salem will be seeking an $820,500 low interest loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to replace the water line on Main Street from College to Jefferson. City Manager Annet...
Feb 19, 2025 Salem City Manager Annette Sola.
Kaskaskia College President confirmed by State Senate to Serve on Illinois Community College Board
Kaskaskia College President George Evans has now been confirmed by the Illinois Senate to serve on the Illinois Community College Board. Evans has already been active on the board after being appointe...
Feb 19, 2025 Kaskaskia College President George Evans.
Indiana takes another step to adopting Southern Illinois counties wanting out of Illinois
An Indiana House Committee has approved a bill that would adopt several Southern Illinois counties that have indicated they want to secede from the state. Marion County and most South Central Illinois...
Feb 19, 2025
Winter Weather Advisory continues, more snow after nine Tuesday night
The National Weather Service says one to three more inches of snow is possible across South Central Illinois, South Western Illinois, and Southeast Missouri when the snow ends on Wednesday. The most l...
Feb 18, 2025
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
