Category Archives: Local News
Salem Grade School Board acts on large number of personnel issues
The Salem Grade School Board handled a number of personnel issues at Thursday night's meeting. The board hired Kristen Parrett as a 6th-grade science teacher at Franklin Park for the next school year....
Mar 22, 2024
Salem Grade School Board nixes construction of administrative building
Salem Grade School Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe says it will not be feasible to have a separate administrative building north of Hawthorn School. The board discussed the idea at its February meetin...
Mar 22, 2024
Marion County 911 system undergoes $750,000 upgrade
The Marion County 911 system has undergone a $750,000 upgrade to the emergency answering service, and police record-keeping system, as well as new software to provide enhancements for community safety...
Mar 22, 2024 Salem Police Department Dispatch Center. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce Home and Community Expo this weekend
The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce Home and Community Expo returns this weekend, with the event again being held in the former Buchheit location in Fairview Park Plaza. Chamber Director Marcus ...
Mar 22, 2024 A scene from the 2023 Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce Home and Community Expo. Photo: Pat Hodges
Centralia Mayor presents State of the City Address
By Steven Stilt Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder highlighted major projects slated to take place in the community, including the construction of a new water treatment plant, during his "State of the City" ...
Mar 21, 2024 Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder. Photo by Steven Stilt.
IDOC launches Wellness Workshop for corrections families
The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has announced it will begin offering a correctional wellness course for adult family members of frontline employees from correctional facilities from acro...
Mar 21, 2024
South Central School Board recognizes 4th Place state finish of 7th grade volleyball team
The South Central School Board Wednesday night recognized the accomplishments of the 7th grade girls volleyball team that took fourth in state. Players, parents, and coaches were all invited to the me...
Mar 21, 2024
Marion County Coroner Troy Cannon says recount 'very likely' in his Tuesday election loss
Marion County Coroner Troy Cannon says 'it's very likely that a recount of all the ballots will take place soon' following his loss in Tuesday's election to Republican primary challenger Claude Howell...
Mar 21, 2024
Marion County Clerk says Tuesday election went smooth start to finish
Marion County Clerk Steve Fox says election judges did an excellent job in Tuesday's election allowing all the polls to open on time at six am and a quick count of the votes Tuesday night. Fox also sa...
Mar 21, 2024 Marion County Clerk Steve Fox
Judge dismisses sexual assault suit brought by Chicago police officer against superintendent
CHICAGO (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Chicago police officer that alleged sexual assault by former police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, who was out drinking with h...
Mar 21, 2024 FILE - In this March 26, 2019, file photo, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson speaks during a news conference in Chicago. A federal judge Wednesday, March 20, 2024, dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Chicago police officer that alleged sexual assault by former police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, who was out drinking with her the night he was found asleep behind the wheel of his SUV. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford, File)