Category Archives: Local News
Motorcyclist crashes into rear of car on Levy Road
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a car-motorcycle crash in the 3300 block of Levy Road late Wednesday morning. Reports indicate 37-year-old Brittney Murray of Levy Road in Centr...
Oct 10, 2024
Wamac Police make arrest in armed robbery
Wamac Police have arrested a 34-year-old Centralia man for armed robbery without a firearm in connection with an early morning incident on October first. Reports indicate Joshua Benjamin of South Cher...
Oct 10, 2024 Joshua Benjamin
One person injured in two vehicle crash in rural Odin
One person was injured in a two vehicle crash early Wednesday night at the Ferrydale and Marshall Creek Road intersection in rural Odin. Marion County Sheriff's Deputy say the crash occurred when 86-y...
Oct 10, 2024
Police Beat for Thursday, October 10th, 2024
Two people were taken to the Marion County Jail on outstanding warrants. 46-year-old Amanda Hoffman, who told Centralia Police she was homeless, was arrested on a no bond felony failure to appear warr...
Oct 10, 2024
Moped driver arrested after allegedly fleeing Marion County Sheriff's Deputy
The driver of a moped that allegedly fled an attempted traffic stop by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies early last night was eventually arrested on multiple charges. Deputies say they tried to stop 40...
Oct 10, 2024
Marion County Board asked to restart Veterans Assistant Commission
The Marion County Board has been asked to restart the county's Veterans Assistance Commission. Finance Committee Chair Chris Krupp says no one is sure why the commission disbanded even though it is re...
Oct 09, 2024 Robert Shehorn and William Mungovan address the Marion County Board.
Pritzker continues Japan trade mission, announces planned northern Illinois development
On the day first of a four-day mission trip to Japan, Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a deal with medical diagnostic product-maker Sysmex America Inc., which is headquartered in north suburban Li...
Oct 09, 2024 Gov. JB Pritzker (Capitol News Illinois file photo).
Illinois Attorney General files suit against TikTok
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed suit against the social media platform TikTok, alleging the app is harming children. The lawsuit, filed in Cook County Circuit Court, claims TikTok viol...
Oct 09, 2024 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is pictured on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives during debate over a measure he supported in the spring legislative session. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Illinois advocates seek support for drug price control board
A consumer advocacy group continued its push this week to drum up support for legislation to establish a state board to regulate the price of many prescription drugs in Illinois. Citizen Action/Illino...
Oct 09, 2024 The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Marion County Board's animal control problem 'getting bigger'
The Marion County Board was told Tuesday night the City of Centralia will raise the cost of accepting dogs at their animal pound from the unincorporated area by nearly double starting November 1st. Co...
Oct 09, 2024 Marion County Board meeting (file photo).
