Category Archives: Local News
Centralia issues over $2-million in building permits in May
The City of Centralia has issued more than $2 million in building permits during May. There were four permits for over $100,000 including a $750,000 permit issued for construction of the new Kentucky ...
Jun 05, 2024
Three more candidates get on the Marion County ballot for county board races
Three candidates will appear on the November General Election Ballot for county board after being caucused onto the ballot by the Democratic and Republican Central Committees. The Democrats have place...
Jun 05, 2024
Historic Copperfield house in Centralia to hold special open house Saturday
Story and photos by Steven Stilt The historic Copperfield house on South Elm Street in Centralia will host a special open house this weekend, including a meal that will remind guests of the House of K...
Jun 05, 2024 Pictured is the Copperfield house in Centralia, which will host a meal and open
house this Saturday evening.
Salem man arrested for sexual exploitation of a child
A 46-year-old Salem man has been arrested for sexual exploitation of a child. Salem Police arrested Chet Silvey of Salem Mobile Home Park following an investigation into a complaint that he had expose...
Jun 05, 2024
Salem man sent to jail after allegedly showing up intoxicated for sentencing hearing
A 54-year-old Salem man has had his pre-trial release revoked and sent to the Marion County Jail after allegedly showing up Tuesday under the influence for a sentencing hearing on a petition to revoke...
Jun 05, 2024
ANALYSIS: Democrats tap gaming cash cow to help fill state budget gap
Taxes to increase on sports betting, video gambling By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - In order to boost infrastructure spending and avoid a projected...
Jun 04, 2024 Sports betting has become popular among Illinoisans since the market launched in 2020. But the state has also benefitted from taxing sportsbooks, netting nearly $415 million so far – a figure that’s set to rise even higher under a tax hike Democrats pushed through the General Assembly last week. (Unsplash.com photo by Amit Lahav)
Wamac City Council moves forward with purchase of body and in-car cameras
The Wamac City Council on Monday evening approved a contract with Axon for the purchase of six body cameras and three in-car cameras for the Wamac Police Department. The total cost of the five-year co...
Jun 04, 2024 File photo: Wamac City Hall
Salem City Council approves increase in water tap on fees
The Salem City Council has increased the cost of water tap on fees. Public Works Director Travis Sanders sought the increases because of rising material costs. A quarter inch tap will cost $400 more a...
Jun 04, 2024
Salem Police make arrest in domestic battery case
A 31-year-old Salem man has been arrested for alleged domestic battery. Rickey Jamison of West Main Street is accused of head locking the alleged victim and then kicking her in the ankle and stomach. ...
Jun 04, 2024
Salem Police makes arrest of man following altercation outside his home
A 28-year-old Salem man has been arrested for aggravated battery in connection with a Friday night incident outside his home where he allegedly shoved and then struck a man in the shoulder with a hand...
Jun 04, 2024
