Category Archives: Local News
Centralia Police trace vague social media threat received by Centralia Junior High officials to overseas origination
Centralia Police say a vague threat posted on social media received by the Centralia Junior High School administration has been tracked down to an overseas origination. Lieutenant Steve Whritenour say...
Sep 17, 2024
Salem City Council moves forward on several projects
The Salem City Council Monday night moved forward on several projects. The council approved an $869,752 bid from Rooters American Maintenance to resurface North Jefferson from East Schwartz to East Se...
Sep 17, 2024
Effingham woman formally charged in connection with weekend stabbing in Alma
A 23-year-old Effingham woman was formally charged in Marion County Court Monday with aggravated battery and domestic battery in connection with the stabbing of an Alma man at his home early Saturday ...
Sep 17, 2024
Mt. Vernon man wins $1-million after scratching Illinois Lottery Instant Ticket
A Mt. Vernon man who wanted to remain anonymous has won $1-million after scratching an Illinois Lottery Instant Ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K gas station and convenience store a...
Sep 17, 2024
Salem man charged with stalking 16-year-old girl at work
A 37-year-old Salem man has been charged in Marion County Court with stalking a 16-year-old girl at her place of employment. Dustin Ferrell of West Warmoth is charged with entering the juvenile's plac...
Sep 17, 2024
Police Beat for Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
Four people were arrested on outstanding no-bond warrants on Monday and taken to the Marion County Jail. 24-year-old Brynt Long of South 20th in Mt. Vernon was transferred from the Jefferson County Ja...
Sep 17, 2024
Prosecutors rest case against former AT&T Illinois boss accused of bribing Madigan
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - After years of pushing in Springfield, AT&T Illinois' executive team was thrilled when the Illinois General Assembl...
Sep 17, 2024 Flanked by his legal team, former AT&T executive Paul La Schiazza exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in downtown Chicago on Sept. 10. La Schiazza is accused of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Trial begins in challenge to assault weapons ban
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com EAST ST. LOUIS - The owner of a gun store testified Monday that Illinois' ban on the sale of assault-style weapons and large cap...
Sep 17, 2024 The U.S. District Courthouse is pictured in East St. Louis (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Salem Elks Lodge #1678 Supports Shop with a Cop Program
In a recent card raffle in the Lodge, funds were raised to benefit the Salem Fraternal Order of Police Shop with a Cop program. Salem FOP treasurer and Salem Community High School SRO Craig Vieira acc...
Sep 16, 2024
First phase of downtown building lighting project to start this week
Salem Economic Development Director Lea Dellicarpini says work on the first phase of lights to line the top of buildings in downtown Salem is scheduled to begin this week. Dellicarpini says three bloc...
Sep 16, 2024
