Category Archives: Local News
Here are links to information on the Solar Eclipse
Several websites are available to provide information on Solar Eclipse information around the region. The SalemEclipse.com site put together by Mayor Nic Farley includes a link to the NASA live broadc...
Apr 06, 2024 choreograph / Depositphotos.com
At least one injured in Centralia house fire early Friday morning (updated 6:00 pm)
One person was taken to SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia following an early morning house fire in Centralia. Centralia City Firefighters say the fire was blowing out two second-story window...
Apr 05, 2024 A home in the 200 block of South Cherry Street in Centralia receives heavy second floor and attic damage during an early Friday morning fire. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Bill ending state's tipped wage advances but prospects uncertain amid pushback
Opponents say eliminating the tip credit will lead to decreased hours and layoffs for staff By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois Clongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - An Illinois House commi...
Apr 05, 2024 Karen Conn, president of Conn’s Hospitality Group in Springfield, speaks at a news conference Wednesday at the Capitol. She said she will have to raise prices and cut employees’ hours and benefits if the state eliminates a tipped wage credit. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Cole Longcor)
Illinois Supreme Court upholds law limiting where child sex offenders can live
Kane County man was ordered to move after first being told he could buy home By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled ...
Apr 05, 2024 Illinois Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet is pictured in a file photo in the Supreme Court chamber. He authored a unanimous opinion upholding the state’s lifetime residency restrictions for child sex offenders. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
A former Franklin County doctor sentenced to federal prison for billing false insurance claims
A 50-year-old former Franklin County doctor has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting to billing fraudulent insurance claims for profit. Dr. Lee Peter Bee, formerly of Sesser, but now of Fe...
Apr 05, 2024
Salem man arrested for DUI after hitting two vehicles in front of Law Enforcement Center
A 56-year-old Salem man has been arrested for driving under the influence after allegedly striking two vehicles in front of the Marion County Law Enforcement Center early Thursday night. Salem Police ...
Apr 05, 2024 JANIFEST / Depositphotos.com
Police Beat for Friday, April 5th, 2024
A 39-year-old Kinmundy man was arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies on Thursday on an outstanding felony Washington County failure to appear warrant. Tyson Clasper of 3rd Street was being held...
Apr 05, 2024
Downtown Centralia business moving to larger downtown location
A downtown Centralia women's clothing store has completed the purchase of the former Shopper's Weekly newspaper building at Broadway and Poplar and will be moving there soon. KloTHeer Boutique is curr...
Apr 05, 2024 The former Smart Shop and Shopper's Weekly building soon to be the new home of KloTHeer Boutique. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Illinois Police release results of crack down on speeding and other violations along I-57 Corridor
State Police issued nearly 6,000 citations and warnings in March during 'Operation Fast Break' on Interstate 57 from the Missouri state line in deep Southern Illinois to the northern Champaign County ...
Apr 04, 2024
Six solar arrays highlight Centralia March building permit report
The City of Centralia issued six building permits for the construction of solar arrays during March resulting in most of the $294,209 in new construction. An $85,075 array was approved for the 1800 bl...
Apr 04, 2024
