Category Archives: Local News

The Boulder Campground at Carlyle Lake is getting a new shower building facility. The US Army Corps of Engineers says the campground will close early for the season, on Sunday, September 29th, to allo...

After earlier repairs failed to correct the water flowing into the rear of city hall, the city council Monday night hired an engineering firm to try and find the problem. City Manager Annette Sola say...

As part of state budget negotiations this year, lawmakers approved Pritzker's plan to eliminate the statewide 1 percent grocery tax beginning in 2026. He signed that provision into law on Monday. The ...

By HANNAH MEISEL & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois' first-in-the-nation law that allows residents to sue companies over the improper collection of their b...

The Salem City Council has rejected all three bids received for purchase of the Save-a-Lot building because they were too low. Joe Wagner of ATV's and More bid $1 with the intention to utilize the bui...

The City of Salem has passed a resolution to seek a $2.4 million Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant. Milano and Grunloh Engineer Lee Beckman told a public hearing prior to Monday night'...

The City of Centralia has launched a new city website at cityofcentralia.org. In an announcement, the city says the website is "mobile-responsive and highly functional." The updated website features i...

The Big Lots store in Centralia is closing. No exact closure date has been given. The store is one of 289 closures nationwide closures as the company struggles with dropping sales. Eight other stores ...

The Marion County Fair came to an end on Saturday with a car and truck show and the Pro Pulling League Tractor Pull. More than 50 vehicles were registered for the New and Classic Car, Truck and Bike S...

Salem Police have arrested a 20-year-old Salem man for aggravated battery to a victim over 60 and misdemeanor battery. Police reports indicate Charles Easley of South Lincoln was arrested early Sunday...