Category Archives: Local News
16-year-old Odin girl injured in crash on first day of driving
A 16-year-old Odin juvenile girl on her first day of driving crashed into a ditch on the North Hoots Chapel Road near Young's Road northwest of Salem Wednesday morning. The Marion County Sheriff's Dep...
Aug 15, 2024
In largest annual Illinois rally, Democrats reflect on surge of enthusiasm with Harris atop ticket
Governor's Day at State Fair draws party faithful from across the state By PETER HANCOCK & HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Democrats gathered in Spri...
Aug 15, 2024 Illinois statewide elected officials – all Democrats – rally at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield Wednesday for Governor’s Day. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
35th Centralia Balloon Fest takes place this weekend
The Centralia Balloon Festival will return for its milestone 35th year in Foundation Park this weekend, with a lineup of food, crafts, live entertainment, and of course, hot air balloons. Balloon Fest...
Aug 15, 2024
Two treated on scene following head on crash on Route 161 Extension
Two Iuka residents were treated on the scene following a head on crash on the Route 161 Extension east of the Lincoln Road early Wednesday night. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies reports indicate an R...
Aug 15, 2024
17-year-old Kinmundy juvenile charged with making school threat
A 17-year-old Kinmundy juvenile girl was arrested for disorderly conduct after allegedly posting on social media a threat towards South Central High School. Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says an ...
Aug 15, 2024
Marion County Sheriff's Department and Salem Police win Battle of the Badges blood drive
The Marion County Sheriff's Department and Salem Police will keep the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive trophy for another year as the two topped the combined effort of the Salem Fire Protection Distri...
Aug 15, 2024 Marion County Fair Queen Preslee Harris donating at the blood drive.
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.
