Category Archives: Local News
Two McLeansboro men charged in connection with January 6th Capitol Breach
Two McLeansboro men have been arrested by the FBI in Illinois on felony and misdemeanor charges related to their conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 37-year-old Justin LaGes...
Jan 18, 2024 The charging documents against 37-year-old Justin LaGesse and 36-year-old Theodore Middendorf, both of McLeansboro, include a number of photos where still images from videos allegedly show their actions at the Capitol on January 6th.
Patchwork aid system and uncertain funding leave thousands of migrants in limbo
Illinois allocated $160 million to migrant aid in November, more funding is 'on the table' By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - As Illinois faces sub-zero win...
Jan 18, 2024 MIGRANT BUILDING: Pictured is the first building many migrants step into when they arrive in Chicago, the city’s “landing zone” facility. It’s nearly empty after bus transports from Texas were paused and migrants were moved to the city’s main library during a winter storm with dangerously low temperatures. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Salem Community High School--Honor Roll
Attached are the list of Salem Community High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll 2024 High Honor Roll S1 2024 Honor Roll S1
Jan 18, 2024
Irvington 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
High Honor Roll 5th Grade: Leighton Westbrook 6th Grade: Ivyon Jackson 7th Grade: Jade Skurat Honor Roll 5th Grade: David Brand 7th Grade: Adelynn Beal 8th Grade: Jzaniya Jackson Jaxon Neal
Jan 18, 2024
Sandoval Grade Honor Roll
High Honor Roll 4th Grade 5th Grade Everett Acevedo Bailey Benzschawel Jaxton Benzschawel Peyton Brown Jeter Bottles Abbey Gordon Journey Bryan Kinahley Haas Eli Campbell Maycie Higgins Kayden Claar A...
Jan 18, 2024
Salem City Manager Rex Barbee resigns
Salem City Manager Rex Barbee has resigned. Mayor Nick Farley said the resignation was effective immediately and Assistant City Manager and City Clerk Tabatha Meador will handle any immediate needs of...
Jan 18, 2024
Salem firemen called to two house fires on Wednesday
The Salem Fire Protection District was called to two house fires on Wednesday. One was an electrical fire at the Martin Smith home at 5 Lakedale while the other was a stove fire at the Phillip Simmons...
Jan 18, 2024
Centralia teen placed on 4 years probation for child pornography
A 19-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to four years probation after pleading guilty earlier to six of ten counts of child pornography pending against him. Brent Morris of East Calumet was giv...
Jan 18, 2024
Iuka Firemen name fire fighter of the year; release annual statistics
The Iuka Fire Department firefighter of the year is Jim Halfacre. Halfacre received the award at the department's annual awards and appreciation dinner on Tuesday from Chief Kenny Eagan. The award is ...
Jan 18, 2024 Iuka Fire Chief Kenny Eagan presents the Fireman of the Year award to Jim Halfacre.
Pritzker announces milestones for preschool program, industry development in Metro East
State inks new incentive deal for manufacturing plant, is ahead of schedule on pre-K growth By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois clongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com The state on Wednesday announced it i...
Jan 18, 2024 Gov. JB Pritzker shakes hands with Greg Keown, president of Wieland Rolled Products North America, at the company’s East Alton facility on Wednesday. (Credit: Illinois.gov)
