Category Archives: Local News
State Police arrest two on felony drug charges following traffic stop
State Police arrested two Christopher residents over the weekend in Marion County on felony drug charges following a traffic stop. 40-year-old Donna Carroll and 41-year-old John Ferris of East Moore w...
Jun 09, 2025
Jefferson Fire spends nine hours helping clean up I-57 crash south of Mt. Vernon
Jefferson Fire officials say it took nine hours to complete cleanup of an overturned semi on southbound I-57 near the 89 mile marker south of Mt. Vernon. The truck was pulling onto the shoulder after ...
Jun 09, 2025
City of Salem calls for public hearing on tax increment financing
The City of Salem holds a public hearing over proposed Salem Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district 4 redevelopment project at the Salem City Hall tonight at 5pm. All people in attendance will have an...
Jun 09, 2025
Centralia City Council to consider towing cars parked in temporary no parking areas
The Centralia City Council Monday night will consider an ordinance amendment that would install a tougher policy for those parking illegally in a temporary no parking area. In the past, the vehicles w...
Jun 09, 2025
Under bill, state highway cameras could be used to investigate human trafficking
by Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois June 9, 2025 SPRINGFIELD - A bill passed in this year's legislative session would rewrite the definition of a "forcible fel...
Jun 09, 2025
Illinois' $55.2B budget 'incomplete,' Civic Federation president says
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois June 6, 2025 SPRINGFIELD - Illinois' latest budget misses the mark in several key areas, according to one independent nonprofit fiscal analyst. State lawmakers ...
Jun 09, 2025
Marion County Board to consider resolution to address 'sanctuary jurisdiction' label from Homeland Security
Marion County Board Chair Steve Whritenour says the county welcomes all federal agencies and will work with them to remove illegal aliens. Whritenour has asked that a resolution be drafted to go befor...
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Salem man faces 20 traffic and other charges following lengthy high-speed chase around north side of Salem
A 46-year-old Salem man was charged with a total of 20 criminal and traffic offenses in Marion County Court on Friday after leading Marion County Sheriff's Deputies and Salem Police on a lengthy high-...
Jun 08, 2025
Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states, including Illinois
The Associated Press A salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the West and Midwest, federal health officials said Saturday. The August Egg C...
Jun 08, 2025 FILE - A sign stands at an entrance to the main campus of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy, File)
Police Beat for Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Two people arrested on outstanding Marion County no-bond warrants on Saturday were transported to the Marion County Jail to await an appearance before a judge on Monday. Centralia Police arrested 40-y...
Jun 08, 2025