Category Archives: Local News
Wamac man faces five felony charges for allegedly choking or striking three young children
A 36-year-old Wamac man faces five felony charges in connection with injuries to three young children he was babysitting last Friday. Justin Clegg of South James is charged with two counts of aggravat...
Apr 25, 2024
Police Beat for Thursday, April 25th, 2024
A 24-year-old Shattuc woman has been arrested on a Marion County major traffic warrant by Centralia Police. Averiona Crump of Main Street was taken to the Marion County Jail. She was released after po...
Apr 25, 2024
Bears unveil $5 billion plan for lakefront stadium and seek public funding to make it happen
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5 billion proposal Wednesday for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field as part of...
Apr 25, 2024 Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren, joined by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, left, speaks during a news conference where NFL football team unveiled a nearly $5 billion proposal Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Chicago, for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field.(AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)
Salem Township Hospital finishes fiscal year 17-percent above budget
Salem Township Hospital finished the just completed fiscal year on March 31st 17-percent above budget. Chief Financial Officer Amy Gray says the accomplishment was realized while moving the hospital f...
Apr 25, 2024
Kaskaskia College names Carlyle attorney Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
Kaskaskia College has named the attorney who represents children under the care of DCFS in Marion and Clinton Counties as its Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. Whitney Kampwerth Luebbers of Carlyle w...
Apr 25, 2024 KC Alumnus of the Year Whitney Kampwerth Luebbers with Kaskaskia College President George Evans at Wednesday night awards night dinner. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
State Representative Blaine Wilhour holds first Senior Fair in Salem since COVID-19
A large crowd turned out for the first Senior Fair held in Salem since being shut down several years ago by COVID-19. State Representative Blaine Wilhour sponsors the events and said he had many reque...
Apr 24, 2024 40 vendors took part in the Salem Senior Fair hosted by State Representative Blaine Wilhour at the Salem Community Activity Center on Tuesday. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Kaskaskia College Board seats new student trustee
By Steven Stilt The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees swore in a new student trustee on Monday evening and recognized its outgoing student trustee. Connor Wademan, a 2023 Carlyle High School graduat...
Apr 24, 2024 Connor Wademan (right) shakes hands with KC Board Chairman Bill Hawley after taking the oath of office as new student trustee.
Three children treated at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital after allegedly being choked
A 36-year-old Wamac man has been arrested on three counts of aggravated domestic battery and three counts of child endangerment after allegedly choking his girlfriend's three children while babysittin...
Apr 24, 2024
Marion County Board approves salaries for three offices up for election in November
The Marion County Board has approved salary increases for the upcoming four years for those elected as Supervisor of Assessments, Circuit Clerk, and Coroner. The board agreed to set the salary of the ...
Apr 24, 2024 Marion County Board
Marion County Board takes first step to renovation of large 3rd floor courtroom
The Marion County Board has approved a $6,145 bid from Shores Builders of Centralia to make ADA improvements to the jury box and witness stand in the large third-floor courtroom. Building Committee Ch...
Apr 24, 2024 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
