Category Archives: Local News
Multiple fire departments fight large bean stubble and woods fire west of Woodlawn
Multiple fire departments fought a fire in more than 15 acres of bean stubble and three to five acres of woods west of Woodlawn Wednesday afternoon. The firefighting effort was made more difficult by ...
Oct 31, 2024
Fire destroys Sandoval home, camper and shed
An early Friday morning fire destroyed a Sandoval home, camper, and shed. Sandoval Fire Chief Chad Parson says the fire at the Jim Wells home at 505 Willow Street had engulfed all three before they ar...
Oct 31, 2024 Firefighters at the Willow Street fire on Friday.
Detached garage destroyed by fire in Centralia
A detached garage was destroyed by fire in Centralia late Wednesday morning. Centralia City Firemen say the fire was on property owned by Mike Ramey and occupied by Greg Moore at 113 North Cherry. The...
Oct 31, 2024 Firemen at the garage destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. Photo by Karla Kesterson.
Marion County Board Finance Committee looking at 3.4-percent levy increase
The Marion County Board's Finance Committee is looking at the 3.4-percent levy increase allowed under truth in taxation for next year. The discussion came during a meeting to discuss several aspects o...
Oct 31, 2024 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Several areas improve on this year's State Report Card, math proficiency remains low
The Illinois State Board of Education released its report card Wednesday showing how schools are doing across the state. Capitol News Illinois reports while challenges remain, leaders say the report s...
Oct 31, 2024 (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Madigan co-defendant had unparalleled access to speaker, ex-top aide testifies
Jury hears another wiretap of Mike McClain referring to Madigan as 'real client' By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - Under the stained glass dome of the Ca...
Oct 31, 2024 Longtime Statehouse lobbyist Mike McClain and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan exit the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in 2023 and 2024. The pair are now on trial for alleged bribery and racketeering. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Andrew Adams)
Salem Recreation Department holding Halloween Costume Contest and Family Fun Night
The Salem Recreation Department will continue two traditions this week. Recreation Director Jed Casburn says the Halloween costume contest is planned for Thursday night at the Salem Theatre just prior...
Oct 30, 2024
Coat giveaway for children planned in Centralia Saturday
A coat giveaway for children has been set for Saturday in Centralia. Crystal Koch who has done the giveaway for several years decided to repeat the event this year after hearing so many voicing a need...
Oct 30, 2024 OlgaGi / Depositphotos.com
State Police release more details on semi-pickup truck crash in Iuka
State Police have released more details on a Sunday crash that resulted in two serious injuries. The preliminary investigation indicates a pickup truck traveling southbound on Omega Road approaching U...
Oct 30, 2024 ISP FILE PHOTO: An Illinois State Police squad car is pictured in a file photo.(Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Kaskaskia College to close Nashville Education Center for Spring Semester
Kaskaskia Collage has announced the Nashville Education Center will be closed for the spring semester to allow for major repairs. The college reports while repairs were being made from water damage in...
Oct 30, 2024
