Category Archives: Local News
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
Centralia man killed in Clinton County wreck, two others hurt
An 85-year-old Centralia man has died in a three-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Clinton County. The Clinton County Sheriff's Department reports the crash occurred on New U.S. 50 at the St. Rose Roa...
Aug 13, 2024
Centralia City Council remembers Vernell Burris
The Centralia City Council had a moment of silence at its meeting Monday night to remember Vernell Burris who was in attendance regularly to make his thoughts known. City Clerk Kim Enke was able to fi...
Aug 13, 2024
