Category Archives: Local News
Several areas improve on this year's State Report Card, math proficiency remains low
The Illinois State Board of Education released its report card Wednesday showing how schools are doing across the state. Capitol News Illinois reports while challenges remain, leaders say the report s...
Oct 31, 2024 (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Madigan co-defendant had unparalleled access to speaker, ex-top aide testifies
Jury hears another wiretap of Mike McClain referring to Madigan as 'real client' By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - Under the stained glass dome of the Ca...
Oct 31, 2024 Longtime Statehouse lobbyist Mike McClain and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan exit the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in 2023 and 2024. The pair are now on trial for alleged bribery and racketeering. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Andrew Adams)
Salem Recreation Department holding Halloween Costume Contest and Family Fun Night
The Salem Recreation Department will continue two traditions this week. Recreation Director Jed Casburn says the Halloween costume contest is planned for Thursday night at the Salem Theatre just prior...
Oct 30, 2024
Coat giveaway for children planned in Centralia Saturday
A coat giveaway for children has been set for Saturday in Centralia. Crystal Koch who has done the giveaway for several years decided to repeat the event this year after hearing so many voicing a need...
Oct 30, 2024 OlgaGi / Depositphotos.com
State Police release more details on semi-pickup truck crash in Iuka
State Police have released more details on a Sunday crash that resulted in two serious injuries. The preliminary investigation indicates a pickup truck traveling southbound on Omega Road approaching U...
Oct 30, 2024 ISP FILE PHOTO: An Illinois State Police squad car is pictured in a file photo.(Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Kaskaskia College to close Nashville Education Center for Spring Semester
Kaskaskia Collage has announced the Nashville Education Center will be closed for the spring semester to allow for major repairs. The college reports while repairs were being made from water damage in...
Oct 30, 2024
Police Beat for Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
A 42-year-old Odin man was arrested for alleged domestic battery after allegedly striking a woman at the West Main and Hotze Road intersection. Salem Police say Gary Farmer of Pine Street had been in ...
Oct 30, 2024
Salem welcomes new owner of Manor at Salem Woods
The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new owners of the High Point Residence at a Monday afternoon ribbon cutting. The Manor at Salem Woods assisted living and memory care facilities on h...
Oct 29, 2024 Ribbon cutting in front of High Point Residence in Salem. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem to begin fall leaf vacuum program on Monday
The City of Salem will begin its fall leaf vacuum program on Monday. Collection will run on the same schedule as your trash collection. Residents are reminded to only place piles of leaves up on the c...
Oct 29, 2024
Salem will have new face on city council
There will be a new councilman in Salem after the April non-partisan election. Two term incumbent Jim Koehler decided not to run for re-election. He had picked up a packet but did not return it before...
Oct 29, 2024 Salem City Council chambers.
