Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Saturday, May 11th, 2024
Salem Police arrested 24-year-old Jolee Graham of Salem early Saturday morning for aggravated battery to a police officer. Salem Police say an officer was kicked in the leg when they stopped to check ...
May 11, 2024
Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. ordered to stand trial on a rape charge in Kansas
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas judge on Friday ordered University of Illinois basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. to stand trial on a rape charge following testimony from a woman who said she was...
May 11, 2024 Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) dribbles down the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Rural Sandoval home destroyed in Friday morning fire
A rural Sandoval home has been destroyed in a Friday morning fire. The fire was at a home owned by Kevin Uchitjil at 5911 Seven Hills Road. Both Odin and Sandoval Firemen initially responded to the sc...
May 10, 2024 liz west / CC
US Postal Carriers collecting food Saturday for 'Stamp Out Hunger' campaign
The US Postal Carriers union is continuing its yearly tradition on Saturday with the 'Stamp Out Hunger' campaign. Carrier Izzy Fontenez is coordinating the Salem effort. He's asking everyone to set ou...
May 10, 2024
Police Beat for Friday, May 10th, 2024
A 38-year-old Salem resident was arrested at the Marion County Courthouse on Thursday on a petition to revoke probation. Shannon Hicks of South Pruyn Street was taken to the Marion County Jail. Centra...
May 10, 2024
Public officials seek greater oversight of prescription drug middlemen
Two state departments say they are open to further regulating industry By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois draju@capitolnewsillinois.com As state lawmakers hold hearings targeting the role of pharm...
May 10, 2024 State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, oversees a House committee hearing into the practices of pharmacy benefit managers, an opaque but powerful arm of the health insurance industry. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Cole Longcor)
Centralia resident receives Outstanding Working Woman of the Year Award
A Centralia woman has been named the Illinois Federation of Business Woman's Club Outstanding Working Woman of Illinois. Mary Jones received the award at the 102 convention held in Effingham. She was ...
May 10, 2024 2024 Recipient Mary K. Jones and OWWI Chairman Sylvia Mahle.
New CEO of Kaskaskia Valley Community Credit Union introduced
The new Chief Executive Officer of the Kaskaskia Valley Community Credit Union was introduced at a Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Thursday night. Amber Benson is returning home...
May 10, 2024 New Chief Executive Officer at Kaskaskia College Community Credit Union Amber Benson (left) with soon to be retiring Kim Hocking. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Community Theatre receives donation of Ghost Light
The Salem Community Theatre joins historic theatres around the country with the donation of a Ghost Light that will become a permanent addition to the stage. Salem Police Officer Ryan Meador told the ...
May 10, 2024 Ghost Light donation to the Salem Theatre. Left to right: Ryan Meador, Meredith Fyke, Andy Crouch, and Drew Johnson. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Bench dedicated to former Salem teacher and Mayor at Hawthorn Playground
The family of the late Sue Morgan is working to keep the memory of the long-time Salem Grade School Teacher and Salem Mayor alive through helping kids. 'Sue's Kids' dedicated a bright red bench in her...
May 09, 2024 Sue Morgan's daughter Jane Range leads a dedication ceremony for a bench honoring her mom in the Hawthorn Grade School playground. Left to right: granddaughter Ellie Range, Jane Range, and granddaughters Taylor Morgan and Bailey Wolfe. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
