Category Archives: Local News
Historic Copperfield house in Centralia to hold special open house Saturday
Story and photos by Steven Stilt The historic Copperfield house on South Elm Street in Centralia will host a special open house this weekend, including a meal that will remind guests of the House of K...
Jun 05, 2024 Pictured is the Copperfield house in Centralia, which will host a meal and open
house this Saturday evening.
Salem man arrested for sexual exploitation of a child
A 46-year-old Salem man has been arrested for sexual exploitation of a child. Salem Police arrested Chet Silvey of Salem Mobile Home Park following an investigation into a complaint that he had expose...
Jun 05, 2024
Salem man sent to jail after allegedly showing up intoxicated for sentencing hearing
A 54-year-old Salem man has had his pre-trial release revoked and sent to the Marion County Jail after allegedly showing up Tuesday under the influence for a sentencing hearing on a petition to revoke...
Jun 05, 2024
ANALYSIS: Democrats tap gaming cash cow to help fill state budget gap
Taxes to increase on sports betting, video gambling By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - In order to boost infrastructure spending and avoid a projected...
Jun 04, 2024 Sports betting has become popular among Illinoisans since the market launched in 2020. But the state has also benefitted from taxing sportsbooks, netting nearly $415 million so far – a figure that’s set to rise even higher under a tax hike Democrats pushed through the General Assembly last week. (Unsplash.com photo by Amit Lahav)
Wamac City Council moves forward with purchase of body and in-car cameras
The Wamac City Council on Monday evening approved a contract with Axon for the purchase of six body cameras and three in-car cameras for the Wamac Police Department. The total cost of the five-year co...
Jun 04, 2024 File photo: Wamac City Hall
Salem City Council approves increase in water tap on fees
The Salem City Council has increased the cost of water tap on fees. Public Works Director Travis Sanders sought the increases because of rising material costs. A quarter inch tap will cost $400 more a...
Jun 04, 2024
Salem Police make arrest in domestic battery case
A 31-year-old Salem man has been arrested for alleged domestic battery. Rickey Jamison of West Main Street is accused of head locking the alleged victim and then kicking her in the ankle and stomach. ...
Jun 04, 2024
Salem Police makes arrest of man following altercation outside his home
A 28-year-old Salem man has been arrested for aggravated battery in connection with a Friday night incident outside his home where he allegedly shoved and then struck a man in the shoulder with a hand...
Jun 04, 2024
Salem employees and volunteers praised for storm recovery efforts
Salem Mayor Nick Farley and City Manager Annette Sola praised city staff and volunteers for their work in the aftermath of the severe weather that hit Salem on May 26th. Sola says a lot of downed tree...
Jun 04, 2024 Several trees came down in Bryan Memorial Park on May27th, including this one that had a hallow trunk. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Community Band and Choir to perform this weekend
The Salem Community Band and Choir will have performances Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at the Salem Community Theatre. One of the organizers Debbie Woodruff says the theme is 'Let's All Go to t...
Jun 04, 2024 Salem Community Band during Sunday practice. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
