Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker says state 'obviously' needs to change 2010 law that shrunk pension benefits
Governor adds voice to growing consensus that 'Tier 2' pensions may violate federal law By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com With a month-and-a-half left in the Gener...
Apr 21, 2024 Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured on the House floor on Thursday, April 19. He is pushing a plan to address Illinois’ chronically underfunded pension systems, but a looming legal issue could sidetrack that goal. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Centralia Police and Fire officials and Jefferson County Deputy all presented Valor Awards
Six members of the Centralia Police and Fire Department as well as a Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy have been honored with Valor Awards from the 100 Club of Illinois. The Centralia first responders...
Apr 20, 2024
Salem man ordered held without bond after new charges are filed against him
A 36-year-old Salem man was ordered detained without bond after formally being charged in Marion County Court on Friday with three new charges following a Thursday domestic altercation. Levi Sullivan ...
Apr 20, 2024
Police Beat for Saturday, April 20th, 2024
A 34-year-old homeless Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police on multiple charges including a Class X charge of armed violence. Timothy Vaughn is also charged with aggravated unlawful use...
Apr 20, 2024
The EPA is again allowing summer sales of higher ethanol gasoline blend, citing global conflicts
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The Environmental Protection Agency cleared the way Friday for a higher blend of ethanol to be sold nationwide for the third summer in a row, citing ...
Apr 20, 2024 Spencer Thomas / CC
Rural Kell home heavily damaged by fire; homeowner taken to hospital as precaution (updated 2:30 pm)
A fire heavily damaged the Darren and Connie Gaston home in the 4500 block of Kell Road about a mile west of Kell Thursday night. Assistant Kell Fire Chief Jason Franke was first on the scene and repo...
Apr 19, 2024 Fire damages home on Kell Road Thursday night.
Odin School window replacement project set for next two summers; makes number of personnel changes
The Odin School Board has awarded Griffith Construction of Odin a contract to replace all of the windows in the grade school portion of the building over the next two summers. A total of 23 windows wi...
Apr 19, 2024 Odin High School. Photo by Sam Snodsmith.
Salem Grade School Board moves forward on summer improvements; learn district now eligible to apply for free lunches for all students
The Salem Grade School Board reviewed spending plans for upcoming and ongoing building projects in the district. The district is currently considering proposals from three different companies for repl...
Apr 19, 2024
Centralia man pleads guilty to drug and weapons charges in federal court
A 40-year-old Centralia man has pleaded guilty to four drug and weapons charges pending against him in federal court. Anthony Pierce admitted to distribution of methamphetamine, possession with the in...
Apr 19, 2024 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Car destroyed in fire on South Hotze Road
The Salem Fire Protection District reports a car was destroyed by fire on the South Hotze Road near the Lazy Acre Road curve early Thursday night. Firemen say the car was being driven by its owner Aly...
Apr 19, 2024
