Category Archives: Local News
One killed, one seriously injured in head-on crash on I-57 north of Ina exit (updated 1 pm)
One truck driver was killed and a second seriously injured in a fiery head-on crash involving two semis on I 57 northbound just north of the Ina exit late Saturday night. State Police say preliminary ...
Jun 11, 2023
Two escape serious injury when vehicle crashes into tree in Walnut Hill
Both occupants of a vehicle escaped injury when a car ran off the 500 block of Main Street in Walnut Hill and struck a tree Saturday afternoon. Initial information from the Marion County Sheriff's Dep...
Jun 11, 2023
Centralia man big winner in Salem Shrine Club's Grand Raffle
A Centralia man had the winning ticket to win the 2023 Kawasaki Mule Side by Side in the Salem Shrine Club's Grand Raffle that ended in Saturday night's drawing. Ron Donoho told club members he normal...
Jun 11, 2023
Kinmundy holds Ribbon Cutting for new Dollar General Store
The City of Kinmundy held a ribbon cutting on Friday to officially welcome the Dollar General Store on Illinois Route 37 on the north side of town to the community. The store, which had been open only...
Jun 11, 2023 Kinmundy officials gather for a ribbon cutting for the new Dollar General Store.
On the witness stand, ex-legislator finally acknowledges he wore wire for FBI
Former Sen. Terry Link testifies in bribery trial while awaiting sentencing on tax evasion charge By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - Former state Sen. Terry...
Jun 11, 2023 Former state Sen. Terry Link, a Vernon Hills Democrat, is pictured in a Capitol News Illinois file photo. The Statehouse veteran admitted to working with federal prosecutors in the trial of a politically connected businessman this week. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Washington, IL woman wins Miss Illinois 2023
Miss Quad Cities and Washington, Illinois native Jessica Tilton has been named Miss Illinois 2023. The 25-year-old won the title Saturday evening at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center following five...
Jun 11, 2023 Jessica Tilton, left, reacts as she is crowned Miss Illinois 2023 by outgoing Miss Illinois Monica Nia Jones Saturday in Marion. Tilton, a native of Washington, Illinois who competed as Miss Quad Cities, was chosen from a field of 26 candidates after five days of competitions, rehearsals and special events.(Photo Credit: Miss Illinois Scholarship Organization)
Police Beat for Sunday, June 11th, 2023
Salem Police arrested 21-year-old Angel Sanders of South Mulberry in Farina for alleged possession of under five grams of methamphetamine. She was taken into custody during a Saturday traffic stop. Ce...
Jun 11, 2023
All of Illinois now abnormally dry, some areas officially in drought
Nearly all of Illinois is now considered to be abnormally dry or officially in a drought. State Climatologist Trent Ford says there was some rainfall this past week, although the precipitation was und...
Jun 10, 2023 Illinois drought map for Thursday.
Salem Township Hospital Foundation Golf Gala has another good year
The Salem Township Hospital Foundation Golf Gala had another capacity field and a great day for the event on Friday. Foundation President Myron Lloyd has the rundown. "The tournament was just a great ...
Jun 10, 2023 Chris Urbanowicz / CC
Salem Firemen extinguish propane gas grill fire
Salem Fire Protection District firemen quickly extinguished a propane gas grill that was close to a house early Friday night. Firemen responded to the Daniel and Rebecca Conklin home in the 200 block ...
Jun 10, 2023