Category Archives: Local News
Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths
Black women were more than twice as likely as white women to die from a pregnancy-related condition By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois mdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Illinoi...
Jan 04, 2026 Doctor listens to a pregnant woman’s abdomen using a stethoscope. (Photo Credit: Krakenimages.com, adobe stock)
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Associated Press Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized, and manage their finances. Experts say there is one area that touch...
Jan 04, 2026 FILE - An installer climbs into an attic with parts of a new HVAC system that was installed in a residential home in Fate, Texas, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Juvenile cases see big increase, but felony case numbers remain stable in 2025
Marion County Circuit Clerk Tiffany Schicker has released details on the number of court filings in 2025. The number of felony cases remained virtually unchanged in 2025 with 507 cases. State's Attorn...
Jan 02, 2026 Marion County State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth.
Marion County Board chair says state statute allows board to remove Supervisor of Assessments
Marion County Board Chair Steve Whritenour says the board could consider removing Supervisor of Assessments Mark Miller after he gives a presentation to answer a critical report about his office. The ...
Jan 02, 2026 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
More snow, but less precipitation in 2025
It was dryer in 2025 compared to the prior year, but more of the precipitation came as snow than last year. The Salem Water Plant recorded 47.35 inches of precipitation, compared to 58.67 the prior ye...
Jan 02, 2026
Police Beat for Friday, January 2nd, 2025
Three people were taken to the Marion County Jail on New Year's Day. Wamac Police arrested two for violation of an order of protection. 42-year-old Lori Yarbrough of McKee Street in Centralia and 32-y...
Jan 02, 2026
Marion County Misses Deadline for New Animal Control Facility, But Expected Soon
The Marion County Board missed its deadline to have a new animal control facility in operation by January 1st. However, Board Chair Steve Whritenour believes its only days away. Whritenour says the Ce...
Jan 01, 2026 Marion County Board Chair and Centralia Police Lieutenant Steve Whritenour.
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon Welcomes First Baby of New Year
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon has announced the arrival of the first baby born in 2026. At 2:24 a.m. on January 1st, Wrenlee made her debut, weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measurin...
Jan 01, 2026 First Baby of New Year at Good Samaritan Hospital, Wrenless.
Fight Results in Damage to Car and Woman Being Run Over in Centralia
Centralia Police say a woman who was causing damage to a car during an argument was later run over by the car. Centralia Police say the incident occurred in an apartment parking lot in the 1000 block ...
Jan 01, 2026
Police Beat for Thursday, January 1st, 2025
Centralia Police report receiving numerous reports of gunshots being fired early Thursday morning. No victims or damage were found, with police believing the gunshots were to celebrate the New Year. S...
Jan 01, 2026
