Category Archives: Local News
Facebook post investigation underway by Marion County Board
The Marion County Board has appointed a three-person committee to find out who placed a copy of a Facebook post critical of the county's response to a recent audit on the county board secretary's desk...
Jun 12, 2024
Elections board urged to dismiss complaint that Bailey illegally coordinated in 2022 campaign
Board of elections official finds thin evidence for coordination claims, unclear state law By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com A hearing officer is recommending the ...
Jun 12, 2024 Former GOP governor candidate Darren Bailey (right) and conservative political operative Dan Proft are pictured during an April hearing before the Illinois State Board of Elections. A hearing officer has recommended the board dismiss a complaint that the pair illegally colluded in the 2022 election. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Andrew Adams)
Communities, commission push Pritzker admin for more prison plan details
Legislative panel set to make recommendation on closures later this week By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com Jimmy Soto spent more than 42 years wrongfully imprisoned i...
Jun 12, 2024 Jimmy Soto, who spent more than 42 years wrongfully incarcerated in state prisons, speaks to the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability at a public hearing in Joliet Tuesday. Soto said he recently discovered the drinking water at Stateville contaminated his blood with lead, causing him to be prediabetic. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Dilpreet Raju)
3 deputies shot while responding to northern Illinois home, suspect also wounded, official says
DIXON, Ill. (AP) - Three sheriff's deputies were shot Wednesday while responding to a northern Illinois home, and the suspect was also wounded, authorities said. Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle sa...
Jun 12, 2024
Judge faces inquiry after Illinois attorney was kicked out of court and handcuffed to chair
CHICAGO (AP) - Cook County's top judge has asked state regulators to review allegations that an attorney was handcuffed to a chair after a judge kicked him out of her courtroom. Cook County Chief Judg...
Jun 12, 2024 toxawww / Depositphotos.com
Five taken to Marion County Jail on outstanding warrants
Five people were taken to the Marion County Jail on Tuesday on outstanding warrants. 43-year-old Tina Camp of North Broadway in Salem was arrested by Marion County sheriff's deputies on an outstanding...
Jun 12, 2024
Marion County Board unanimously ditches digital sign on courthouse lawn
The Marion County Board has unanimously rejected placing an electronic sign on a six foot tall pole on the front courthouse lawn. The decision came after concerns were expressed about what the sign wo...
Jun 12, 2024 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Centralia school board recognizes retirees and welcomes new junior high principal
The Centralia city school board recognized this year's retirees at its June meeting on Tuesday, awarding each departing staff member with a clock honoring their years of service to the district. Four ...
Jun 12, 2024 Pictured L to R: Michael Morris (for Kathy Donnelly), Debbie Redfeairn, Gloria Hardy, Michelle Lammers.
Study underway of Marion County 911 answering centers
A study is underway on the current configuration of the Marion County 911 emergency dispatch centers. County 911 Coordinator Stacey Arenas says a company called Mission Critical is completing the stud...
Jun 11, 2024
Centralia City Council ups top raffle prize in city to $500,000
The Centralia City Council has approved an amendment to the city's municipal code on raffles, increasing the maximum prize value from a single raffle to $500,000. The old maximum was $250,000. Mayor B...
Jun 11, 2024
