Category Archives: Local News
Insurance reforms advance to the full Illinois house
Lawmakers look to further regulate youth e-cigarette marketing By PETER HANCOCK, JENNIFER FULLER & ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker's...
Mar 22, 2024 Emily Miller, left, an advisor in Gov. JB Pritzker’s office, and Rep. Anna Moeller testify before the House Human Services Committee in favor of Pritzker’s proposals for sweeping changes in the Illinois health insurance industry. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Fire destroys large barn and welding shop in rural Jefferson County
Fire has destroyed a large L-shaped barn in rural Belle Rive. The owner George Pilson was in the barn at 17,736 East Saddle Club Road when he heard a loud bang and saw the back of the barn on fire. He...
Mar 22, 2024 liz west / CC
Police Beat for Friday, March 22nd, 2024
Four people were brought to the Marion County Jail on Thursday and early Friday morning. Salem Police arrested 38-year-old Tim Finley for criminal trespass and burglary. He told authorities he was hom...
Mar 22, 2024
Salem Grade School Board acts on large number of personnel issues
The Salem Grade School Board handled a number of personnel issues at Thursday night's meeting. The board hired Kristen Parrett as a 6th-grade science teacher at Franklin Park for the next school year....
Mar 22, 2024
Salem Grade School Board nixes construction of administrative building
Salem Grade School Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe says it will not be feasible to have a separate administrative building north of Hawthorn School. The board discussed the idea at its February meetin...
Mar 22, 2024
Marion County 911 system undergoes $750,000 upgrade
The Marion County 911 system has undergone a $750,000 upgrade to the emergency answering service, and police record-keeping system, as well as new software to provide enhancements for community safety...
Mar 22, 2024 Salem Police Department Dispatch Center. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce Home and Community Expo this weekend
The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce Home and Community Expo returns this weekend, with the event again being held in the former Buchheit location in Fairview Park Plaza. Chamber Director Marcus ...
Mar 22, 2024 A scene from the 2023 Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce Home and Community Expo. Photo: Pat Hodges
Centralia Mayor presents State of the City Address
By Steven Stilt Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder highlighted major projects slated to take place in the community, including the construction of a new water treatment plant, during his "State of the City" ...
Mar 21, 2024 Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder. Photo by Steven Stilt.
IDOC launches Wellness Workshop for corrections families
The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has announced it will begin offering a correctional wellness course for adult family members of frontline employees from correctional facilities from acro...
Mar 21, 2024
South Central School Board recognizes 4th Place state finish of 7th grade volleyball team
The South Central School Board Wednesday night recognized the accomplishments of the 7th grade girls volleyball team that took fourth in state. Players, parents, and coaches were all invited to the me...
Mar 21, 2024
