Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Monday, December 16th, 2024
Salem Police have arrested a 50-year-old Mt. Vernon man on an outstanding no bond Jefferson County Major Traffic Warrant. Michael LaFour of 12th Street was arrested when police spotted him in the 500 ...
Dec 16, 2024
Salem Fire Protection District names Fireman of the Year
The Salem Fire Protection District has named Andrew Dice as Fireman of the Year. Dice was selected by fellow firefighters for the honor. He was surprised by the award at the Fireman's Annual Ball on S...
Dec 15, 2024 Salem Firemen of the Year Andrew Dice (center) with Board of Trustees President Mike Squibb (left) and Fire Chief Jim Cerny (right). Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Marion County Board settles with $266,000 in general fund budget cuts
The Marion County Board has settled on a $266,000 in budget cuts for the current fiscal year that would eliminate the deficit and give them a balanced budget. The board made the decision in favor of t...
Dec 15, 2024 Marion County Board Chair Steve Whritenour (center) leads discussion of the board at a special Friday night meeting on how much money should be cut from this year's budget. Left to right: Board members Chris Krupp, Debbie Smith, Debbie Reed, Whritenour, and Vice Chair Tyson McHenry. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Odin School Board approves tax levy; votes to replace doors
The Odin School Board at its meeting Thursday night voted to set its tax levy increase at 4.99 percent over what was collected this year. The actual amount will depend on new construction and the amou...
Dec 15, 2024 Odin High School. Photo by Sam Snodsmith.
Salem Firemen fight three fires on Friday, one heavily damages mobile home
A fire heavily damaged a mobile home just north of Salem on Friday night. The fire was at the Greg Thomas home at 2109 Maplewood Avenue. Salem Assistant Fire Chief Bill Fulton says it was not clear up...
Dec 15, 2024
Police Beat for Sunday, December 15th, 2024
43-year-old Shawntalise Beasley of St. Louis was returned to the Marion County Jail by prisoner transport on a Marion County no-bond felony Marion County warrant. 33-year-old Jeremiah Kniker of North ...
Dec 15, 2024
Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill
Says new, dangerous products threaten children's safety By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - More than five years after Illinois began issuing permits ...
Dec 15, 2024 Products that contain delta-8 THC are pictured next to the original packaging they resemble. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IBM will build new quantum computer in state-backed technology park
Latest win in governor's plan to make Illinois 'global capital for quantum computing' By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - IBM, the tech giant known for revol...
Dec 15, 2024 Gov. JB Pritzker watches as IBM CEO Arvind Krishna describes his company’s plan to set up a state-of-the-art quantum computer at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park on Chicago’s South Side. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Salem man arrested for unlawful restraint and aggravated domestic battery
A 31-year-old Salem man has been arrested for unlawful restraint and aggravated domestic battery following two incidents at his home this week. Spencer Loyd of North Miller is accused of holding the a...
Dec 13, 2024
TESLA to headline Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand
The Du Quoin State Fair announces TESLA will take the stage at the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand on Thursday, August 28. The band is the first announcement of the 2025 line up. While TESLA emerged in...
Dec 13, 2024
