Category Archives: Local News
More federal prisoners headed to the Marion County Jail
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says more federal prisoners are headed to the county jail. He's been concerned about a lower number of federal inmates recently that could lead to a shortfall in the...
Aug 23, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Sandoval school board acts on number of personnel issues
The Sandoval School Board acted on a number of resignations and filled a number of positions at its meeting this week as the school year got underway. The board hired Andrew Cunningham as its new full...
Aug 23, 2023
Police Beat for Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
A 42-year-old Salem man turned himself in on an outstanding Marion County traffic warrant. Brian Woodward of East Main Street posted $250 cash bond and was released. The Marion County Sheriff's Depart...
Aug 23, 2023
Central City working on state grant for major park improvements
The village of Central City is making progress toward an OSLAD grant, which could provide Central City with a maximum of $600,000 in funding for renovations and developments in Lions Park. These renov...
Aug 23, 2023 Central City Village Board
Illinois Public Health officials say to be careful in the heat
Temperatures are rising and the State Department of Public Health is warning Illinoisans to be careful in the heat. Exposure to extreme heat can cause serious health complications says the State's Chi...
Aug 23, 2023 Ryan Stone / Unsplash
As perjury trial draws to close, ex-Madigan aide leans on memory science, wife in defense
Closing arguments expected Wednesday in trial of Tim Mapes By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - In more than two weeks of his obstruction of justice and perju...
Aug 23, 2023 Tim Mapes, the former chief of staff for longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago on Monday. He is standing trial for perjury and obstruction of justice. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Shrine Game Kickoff Moved Back To 8pm
The kickoff of the 2023 season will have to wait 60 more minutes, as kickoff for Centralia at Salem from Jim Finks Field for Friday night has been moved from a 7pm start to 8pm. Gates will open at 6:3...
Aug 23, 2023 (Photo by: Stephen Peeck Photography)
Hot Weather Alert and Capacity Advisory issued by MISO for electric power across 15 state area
The regional non-profit organization that manages the generation and transmission of electricity across a 15-state area including Ameren Illinois has issued a Hot Weather Alert, Capacity Advisory, and...
Aug 22, 2023 Luis Graterol / Unsplash
Area fire departments assist in fighting large fire at salvage business outside Granite City
Fire departments from across the metro-east and south central Illinois all provided assistance on Monday in knocking down a fire in part of the Highway 111 Salvage outside of Granite City. The fire ha...
Aug 22, 2023
Police Beat for Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
A 35-year-old Salem woman has been arrested for possession of meth and obstructing justice. Charissa Plumb of South Broadway was taken into custody following a traffic stop by State Police. 28-year-ol...
Aug 22, 2023
