Category Archives: Local News
Marion and Jefferson County to receive money to help local food and shelter programs
The United Way has announced federal money will be flowing into Marion and Jefferson Counties to supplement the efforts of local emergency food and shelter programs. Marion County will be receiving $1...
Jan 30, 2024
Centralia Police report minor injuries in crash at Pleasant and McCord Thursday night
Centralia Police have released details on a two vehicle rear end crash early Thursday night at Pleasant and McCord. Police say 51-year-old Nicole Campbell of North Walnut in Centralia was traveling so...
Jan 30, 2024
One person receives minor injury following Broadway and Brookside crash in Centralia Friday night
Centralia Police have released details on a Friday night crash at Broadway and Brookside that resulted in an injury to one of the passengers. Police reports indicate the crash occurred when a 17-year-...
Jan 30, 2024
Police Beat for Tuesday, January 30th, 2024
Centralia Police have arrested a Centralia man for interfering with the reporting of domestic violence and domestic battery. Chancellor Cooper of East Kerr was taken to the Marion County Jail to await...
Jan 30, 2024
State partners with Google to launch new portal for children's mental health resources
Platform scheduled for summer start; aimed at both parents and providers By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois draju@capitolnewsillinois.com For years, parents and providers have criticized what they...
Jan 30, 2024 STRATTON: Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton speaks to reporters and advocates at a news conference announcing a new unified portal for child behavioral health programs.
Pritzker says migrant response should focus on Chicago
Durbin says he will support Senate immigration bill in Washington By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - The relationship between Chicago and the state of Illin...
Jan 30, 2024 MIGRANT BUS: Chicago Transit Authority “warming buses” are pictured idling outside the city’s “landing zone” facility where migrants are dropped off after being bused from Texas.
Salem residents get tips on preparing for large influx of people for solar eclipse
Salem Emergency Management Agency Director Andrew Strong and Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl say preparations are continuing for what they anticipate will be an influx of 100,000 to 300,000 people to Southe...
Jan 29, 2024 Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl (left) and Emergency Management Agency Director Andrew Strong discuss the upcoming total solar eclipse with a small group of residents on Saturday at the Bryan Bennett Library in Salem. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Former Jiffy South factory gets another new life as large storage facility
The former Jiffy South factory on East Main Street behind the Salem American Legion is being converted into a large indoor storage facility. Complete Storage based in Carmi has purchased the building ...
Jan 29, 2024 Future location of Complete Storage on East Main Street in Salem.
Salem Elks Lodge announce its winners in Americanism Essay Contest
The Salem Elks Lodge has announced their yearly winners in the National Americanism Essay Contest. The theme of the contest this year is 'What the Bill of Rights Means to Me.' The Salem Elks asked fif...
Jan 29, 2024 Eighth grade winners. Left to right: Sam Alli, Iuka School Superintendent; Mindy Shoemaker, Iuka School English/Language Arts Instructor; Angie Courtright, Selmaville School English/Language Arts Instructor; Dave Lund, Selmaville School Superintendent; Logan Butts, Selmaville School; Robert Lafenhagen, Salem Elks Lodge #1678 Exalted Ruler; Paison Ogrzewalla, Raccoon School; Paelynn Harris, Iuka School; Misty Johannes, Raccoon School Superintendent; Elizabeth Shuler, Salem Elks Lodge #1678 Americanism Chairperson.
Illinois election officials to weigh recommendation to remove Trump's name from March primary ballot
CHICAGO (AP) - Former President Donald Trump should be removed from Illinois' primary ballot, but the decision should be left to the courts, a retired judge recommended Sunday to the state's election ...
Jan 29, 2024 The Illinois State Board of Elections building is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
