Category Archives: Local News
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).
Police Beat for Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
A 30-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for aggravated battery in a public place and disorderly conduct. Deairius Bennett of South Cherry was taken to the Marion County Jail....
Oct 09, 2024
Salem Township Hospital announces fall sale date for low-cost blood vouchers
Salem Township Hospital has announced the fall day for the purchase of low-cost blood test vouchers. The vouchers will be available on Thursday, November 7th, from seven am to five pm. Those who want ...
Oct 09, 2024
Marion County Board's Finance Committee continues to try and bring budget into line
The Marion County Board's Finance Committee Chair Chris Krupp reported Tuesday night the committee has trimmed more from next year's proposed budget but is still $850,000 in the red. Krupp says they a...
Oct 09, 2024 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Two arrested, one injured in altercation at Salem Mobile Home Park
Two people have been arrested and one taken to the hospital following a series of altercations at Salem Mobile Home Park Tuesday night. Salem Police say 20-year-old Gregory Miller and 19-year-old Tris...
Oct 09, 2024
Centralia City Schools purchase weapon detectors
The Centralia grade school board approved the purchase of five portable weapon detectors at its regular meeting Tuesday night. The Opengate weapon detectors were purchased for $100,000 using funding f...
Oct 09, 2024
