Category Archives: Local News
Though wary of FBI mole's 'used car salesman' vibe, Sen. Emil Jones III testifies he felt obliged to work with him
by Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois April 17, 2025 CHICAGO - Red-light camera entrepreneur Omar Maani made a point of not saying much during an April 2019 meeting with state Sen. Emil Jones III, D...
Apr 17, 2025 State Sen. Emil Jones III continued testifying in his own defense Wednesday at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. Jones is accused of agreeing to accept bribes from a red-light camera entrepreneur-turned-cooperating witness in exchange for amending legislation the industry believed was a threat — and lying to the FBI about it. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Hannah Meisel and Andrew Adams)
Two more community gardens to be added in Centralia this year
There will be two more community gardens in Centralia this year. Rob Schnitker, who leads the program for Mission Centralia, made the announcement when speaking at the Greater Centralia Chamber of Com...
Apr 17, 2025 Rob Schnitker speaking at the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon meeting. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Missing Salem Walmart employee found safe in Florida
A missing Salem Walmart employee was found safe in Tallahassee, Florida Wednesday night. 43-year-old Antwano Leshore of Mt. Vernon had been entered as a missing person on Tuesday the day after he was ...
Apr 17, 2025
One person hurt in pickup truck-motorcycle crash in rural Salem
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies report one injury when a pickup truck collided with a motorcycle on Nation Road at the Branch Road intersection southwest of Salem Wednesday night. Initial information...
Apr 17, 2025
Police Beat for Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Salem Police arrested 20-year-old Brenton Miller of Roddy Road in Salem for alleged domestic battery when completing a wellbeing check on a woman who turned out to be the alleged victim. Police report...
Apr 17, 2025
Two injured when car strikes H and R Block building in Salem early Tuesday afternoon
Both the driver and a person walking in front of H and R Block on South College at Mitchell Street were injured when a car struck the building during the noon hour on Tuesday. Salem Police say 78-year...
Apr 16, 2025
Salem Walmart employee reported missing after walking away during break
A 43-year-old employee of the Salem Walmart store has been reported as missing when not coming back from a break early Monday morning. Salem Police say Antwano Leshore was seen on security video in th...
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Sandoval Sets Village Wide Rummage Sale and Cleanup
Sandoval has set the village-wide rummage sale for Saturday, May 3rd, and the cleanup from May 2nd through the 12th. Dumpsters will be available behind the village hall. They will be monitored by came...
Apr 16, 2025
Ground Broken for new Byrd Watson Drug Store building in Centralia
Ground was broken Tuesday for the new Byrd Watson Drug Store at 790 West McCord in Centralia just east of the west side Casey's Store. Construction on the new 4,000 square foot building is scheduled t...
Apr 16, 2025 Groundbreaking at the new Byrd Watson location in Centralia. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Free Senior Fair at Salem Community Activities Center Thursday morning
State Representative Blaine Wilhour will host a free senior fair at the Salem Community Activities Center from nine to 11 on Thursday. More than 40 vendors will be on hand including the Department of ...
Apr 16, 2025
