Category Archives: Local News
Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services
As hearings begin this week, independent court monitor says state's services are 'in stark contrast to national best practices' By MOLLY PARKER & BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois investigati...
Jul 22, 2024 The state-run Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center is seen in Anna, Ill., Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The 150-year-old facility serves about 330 people annually. (Photo © Whitney Curtis for ProPublica)
More Illinois Democrats - including Pritzker - endorse Harris for president (updated 4:15 pm)
Governor, senators, state party on board after not endorsing on Sunday By ANDREW ADAMS & PETER HANCOCK news@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois Democrats, after initially being split on whether to im...
Jul 22, 2024 Gov. JB Pritzker (center) and Sen. Dick Durbin (right) are pictured in a file photo with former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in 2019. They joined the list of Illinois Democrats lining up behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s 2024 nominee after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
SSM Health welcomes new orthopedic spine surgeon in Centralia
SSM Health Medical Group in Illinois continues to expand its spine surgery and pain management services in Centralia, Il by adding an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to its medical staff. Dr. Amit Bhandarkar...
Jul 22, 2024 Dr. Amit Bhandarkar, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Organizer of Centralia Summer Market pleased with turnout and family participation
Great weather brought out a big crowd to the 4th Annual Centralia Summer Market this weekend. Mimi Hawkins enjoyed all the kids smiles as they were able to take part in a new of free activities for ch...
Jul 22, 2024
Marion County Sheriff's Department investigates Sandoval burglary
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a weekend burglary at a Sandoval home. Sheriff's Deputies say the breakin was at a home in the 300 block of North Main Street. Entry was gained ...
Jul 22, 2024
Registration for new school year underway at Salem Community High School
Online registration at Salem Community High School is open. Students are asked to complete the online registration process at www.salemhigh.com through Skyward Family Access prior to Wednesday, July 3...
Jul 22, 2024
Odin Village Board honors a long time member who is leaving town
A long time member of the Odin Village Board has resigned due to leaving town. Jim Smith was honored at the board's meeting last week with an acrylic clock for his 21 years of work on behalf of the vi...
Jul 22, 2024 Outgoing 21 year Odin board member and former interim Mayor Jim Smith is honored on his resignation from the board.
Final One Way Singers reunion performance draws big crowd
For the final time, the One Way Singers gathered in Salem this weekend to perform and reminisce about their involvement in a major change in Christian music that brought instruments into the church wh...
Jul 22, 2024 One Way Singers and Band during Sunday morning performance at First Baptist Church in Salem. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem City Council to open bids for sale of former Save-a-Lot building
Will the former Save-a-Lot building on West Main in Salem have new owners? The Salem City Council will open sealed bids at its Monday night meeting from anyone interested in purchasing the building. C...
Jul 22, 2024
Centralia City Council looking at replacing waterline that has left college and prison with water problems
The Centralia City Council will be asked to pass a resolution at Monday night's meeting to begin the process of replacing a troublesome 12 inch water line that has led to the loss of water at Kaskaski...
Jul 22, 2024
