Category Archives: Local News
Salem Planning Commission clears way for new subdivision
The Salem Planning Commission has given the final approval needed for a new subdivision at the location of the old bus garage at Lake and Marion Streets adjacent to the fairgrounds. The commission has...
Aug 15, 2024
Salem Board of Police Commissioners accepting applications for patrolman
The Salem Board of Police Commissioners are now accepting applications for Patrolman for the Salem Police Department. There will be two immediate hires from the list for current openings. Applications...
Aug 15, 2024
Pritzker signs executive order for strategic plan on aging Illinoisans
Administration doubles down on tech industries in 5-year plan for business growth By HANNAH MEISEL & ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday kic...
Aug 14, 2024
Funding found to replace Skillet Fork Bridge on Route 161 Extension
Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick has some good news on replacement of the Skillet Fork Bridge on the Route 161 Extension. He told the county board Tuesday night funding has been found for...
Aug 14, 2024 Some earlier repairs were made to keep the bridge open, but it is still in a deteriorated state requiring replacement.
Marion County Highway Engineer resigns
Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick has handed in his resignation effective August 30th. McCormick made the announcement that he is leaving to become the Bond County Highway Engineer. He not...
Aug 14, 2024 Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick
Marion County Board approves $900,000 loan to complete building improvements
The Marion County Board has approved a 15-year $900,000 loan with People's National Bank to allow several building projects to be completed. The board earlier approved a $403,000 bid to replace all th...
Aug 14, 2024 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Salem Police make arrest following bicycle chase
A 34-year-old homeless Salem woman was arrested after leading Salem Police on a chase on her bicycle Tuesday night. Police say they asked Nicole Dutton to stop because she had a warrant, but instead s...
Aug 14, 2024
Centralia grade school teachers prepare for new school year
Teachers in the Centralia City School District have been preparing for the coming school year with training for the updated curriculum. Kindergarten and first grade teachers attended training for the ...
Aug 14, 2024
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive set for this afternoon in Salem
A Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is set for noon to five Wednesday at the Salem Community Activity Center. The Marion County Sheriff's Department and Salem Police are matched against the Salem Fire ...
Aug 14, 2024
Iron Saddle Ranch donates flatbed trailer to Salem Fire Department
Iron Saddle Ranch Owners Roy and Beth Landers have donated a two-wheel flatbed trailer that will be used as part of the Salem Fire Department's mobile water supply equipment unit. Salem Fire Protectio...
Aug 13, 2024
