Category Archives: Local News
Sandoval School Bus Driver plans big Halloween celebration
A Sandoval school bus driver who wanted to do something for the kids has put together a big celebration on Trick or Treat night in Sandoval which will be held on Friday night, October 27th. Larry Pric...
Sep 20, 2023
Sandoval Village Board votes to provide $80,807 in TIF money for renovation of Bub's Tavern
The Sandoval Village Board has voted to provide $80,807 in tax increment financing district money to the owners of Bub's Tavern that are renovating the building that is believed to be the oldest in Sa...
Sep 20, 2023 Sandoval Mayor Pam Gelsinger.
New State Police rules for assault weapons permits will take effect Oct. 1
People who owned banned weapons before new law must apply for FOID endorsement By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Illinoisans who own weapons that can ...
Sep 19, 2023
Second installment of Marion County property tax bills due September 27th
Marion County Treasurer Gary Purcell is reminding everyone the second installment of Marion County property taxes is due next Wednesday, September 27th. Purcell says you have several options on how to...
Sep 19, 2023 DonkeyHotey / CC
Police Beat for Tuesday, September 19th, 2023
Wamac Police have arrested a 40-year-old Centralia woman on an outstanding Effingham County warrant for failure to appear on a felony theft charge. Sheila Phillips of South Lincoln was taken to the Ma...
Sep 19, 2023
Centralia man arrested by Salem Police for bank fraud over $10,000
A 44-year-old Centralia man has been charged in Marion County Court with financial institution fraud of over $10,000. Emanuel Neal of Cormick Street was arrested at the courthouse on Monday while ther...
Sep 19, 2023
Dix man injured in two vehicle crash on Route 37 at Baseline Road
An 80-year-old Dix man was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 37 at the Baseline Road on the Marion-Jefferson County line late Sunday afternoon. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department reports ...
Sep 19, 2023
Salem receives $190,000 grant for housing demolition
The City of Salem has received a $190,000 Illinois Department of Housing grant to be used to pay the cost of tearing down homes that are beyond repair. Public Works Director Annette Sola made the anno...
Sep 19, 2023 Steve Johnson / CC
Salem keeps Trick or Treat on October 31st, but not before debate
The Salem City Council has voted to keep Trick or Treating on Halloween night, but two councilpersons are not sure it is a good idea. Councilman Craig Morton has expressed his opposition in past years...
Sep 19, 2023
Bryan Memorial Park disc golf course to host first sanctioned tournament
The Salem City Council Monday night approved the use of the Bryan Memorial Park Disc Golf Course for its first-ever Professional Disc Golf Association-sanctioned tournament on Sunday, October 15th. Th...
Sep 19, 2023 Adam Bartlett / CC
