Category Archives: Local News
Salem City Council Monday night to consider next year's budget and rezoning for apartment complex
The Salem City Council Monday night will be asked to give final approval to the city budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1st and to approve rezoning for a 72 unit apartment complex. Interim City ...
Apr 15, 2024
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic into Chicago airport, causing headaches for travelers
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked a freeway leading to three Chicago O'Hare International Airport terminals Monday morning, temporarily stopping ve...
Apr 15, 2024 A passenger walks on the highway as he carries his luggage to at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Monday, April 15, 2024. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked a freeway leading to three Chicago O'Hare International Airport terminals Monday morning, temporarily stopping vehicle traffic into one of the nation's busiest airports and causing headaches for travelers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Senator Plummer: Wetland Legislation Power-Grab for the State
State Senator Jason Plummer says an effort is underway in Springfield to enact legislation similar to the controversial "Waters of the US" that was deemed unconstitutional via a US Supreme Court rulin...
Apr 15, 2024
Centralia man injured when hit by vehicle
Details are sketchy about a 47-year-old rural Centralia man who appears to have been hit by a vehicle. Michael Allison of Medlin Road was taken to SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia for treat...
Apr 14, 2024 JANIFEST / Depositphotos.com
Fire heavily damages outbuilding in Junction City
Fire heavily damaged a 20 by 40 metal outbuilding in Junction City Saturday afternoon. Sandoval Fire Chief Chad Parson says the fire was on the Cody Felty property at 401 Van Buren Street. A Centralia...
Apr 14, 2024
Chicago Police: Shooting kills 8-year-old girl and wounds 10 people including small children (updated)
CHICAGO (AP) - Eleven people standing outside a family gathering Saturday night were shot including a young girl who was killed in what Chicago police believe was gang-related violence on the city's S...
Apr 14, 2024 RexWholster / Depositphotos.com
Police Beat for Sunday, March 24th, 2024
A 32-year-old homeless Centralia woman already being held in the Marion County Jail had additional charges added on Saturday. Magen Johnson had counts of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a...
Apr 14, 2024
Lawmakers, cannabis industry calls for ban on 'delta-8' and other psychoactive hemp products
Delta-8 explodes in popularity, but burgeoning cannabis industry says it's a dangerous threat By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Illinois' largest can...
Apr 13, 2024 Cannabis Business Association of Illinois Executive Director Tiffany Ingram holds up a bag of Fritos corn chips and a similar-looking bag of “Fritos” snacks with small cannabis leaves on it. CBAI is urging for the state to prohibit sales of delta-8 THC products like the imposter “Fritos.” (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
Long time Centralia Fire Protection District Chief laid to rest
Members of fire departments from around the region as well as those involved in the statewide Illinois Fire Chief's Association gathered in Centralia Friday for the funeral of long-time Centralia Fire...
Apr 13, 2024 Fire trucks and ambulances line the entrance to Hillcrest Memorial Park for the burial of longtime Centralia Fire Protection District official Greg Earle. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Three face new felony charges in Marion County Court
Three persons made first appearances in Marion County Court Friday on new felony charges. 31-year-old Zachary Zeller of South Locust in Centralia has been charged with unlawful possession of a weapon ...
Apr 13, 2024 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
