Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Friday, April 10th, 2026
A traffic stop has led to the arrest of a Salem man for alleged possession of a controlled substance and driving on a suspended license as well as an outstanding Clinton County no bond failure to appe...
Apr 10, 2026
Centralia to Keep Own ESDA Unit, Not Join Marion County
Centralia City Manager Galen Mahle says after discussion on pros and cons, the city has decided to keep its own ESDA unit and not join the Marion County Emergency Management Agency. Mahle says one of ...
Apr 09, 2026
One Hope United to Close Centralia Residential Campus
One Hope United has announced plans to close its residential campus on East McCord Street in Centralia. The nonprofit organization says the closure is part of a broader effort to align its services wi...
Apr 09, 2026
Illinois Department of Revenue Reminds Taxpayers of Postal Service Changes That May Affect Tax Filing Deadlines
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers about changes announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding postmarks that could affect tax filing deadlines in 2026. ...
Apr 09, 2026
City of Centralia Municipal Aggregation Rate To Go Up Starting in June
The City of Centralia's municipal aggregation program electric rate will reset starting in June 2026 with a rate of $0.1309 and be effective through May 2027. Eligible residents and small businesses w...
Apr 09, 2026 Deerphoto / Depositphotos.com
Police Beat for Thursday, April 9th, 2026
A 38-year-old Hattiesburg, Mississippi resident has been arrested by Salem Police late Wednesday night for domestic battery. Angel Posey apparently became upset with a male she was traveling with at D...
Apr 09, 2026
Salem Township Hospital Selling Low-Cost Blood Vouchers on Thursday
Salem Township Hospital will sell low-cost lab vouchers at the front canopy entrance of the hospital on Thursday from seven am to five pm. The price of the vouchers is the same as in the past. $25 for...
Apr 08, 2026
Marion County Tornado Warning Sirens to be Tested at Ten Thursday Morning
There will be several tests of the tornado warning sirens in Salem, Centralia, as well as other parts of Marion County at ten Thursday morning. Marion County Emergency Management Agency Coordinator An...
Apr 08, 2026 Lake Street tornado siren. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia High School Board to hold special meeting for public hearing Thursday morning
The Centralia High School Board will briefly convene on Thursday morning to hold a public health and safety hearing for an upcoming project to work on the high school's parking lot and sidewalks. A bo...
Apr 08, 2026
Illinois pursues abortion coverage for people with little or no insurance
by Nikoel Hytrek and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois April 6, 2026 Article Summary A new Illinois bill would establish a state grant program to pay for abortions for uninsure...
Apr 08, 2026 State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, presents her Medicaid legislation on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
