Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Monday, August 14th, 2023
A 52-year-old Wamac man has been arrested for unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Centralia Police say Jackie Scanlon of Wabash Avenue was arrested during a Sunday...
Aug 14, 2023
Organizer of first Sidewalk Chalk Art contest 'Blown Away' by talent
The organizer of Salem's first Sidewalk Chalk Art contest says she was 'blown away' with the talent and is promising an even bigger event next year. Michelle Barbee says 14 adults and six youth teams ...
Aug 14, 2023 Adult Salem Chalk Contest Winner Josey Charlton of Salem with her entry 'Jesus'. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
150 turn out for end of season pool party to support Salem Animal Control
About 150 turned out at the Salem Family Aquatic Center on Sunday to support the Salem Animal Control Department. Stephanie Rakers who heads the animal control department says the money raised will be...
Aug 14, 2023 Salem Animal Control fund raiser at Salem Aquatic Center. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia mobile home destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon (updated)
Centralia City Firemen say a mobile home at 1212 Bond was heavily damaged by fire Saturday afternoon. The fire department reports the fire started outside the Tammy Elliston residence and moved up the...
Aug 14, 2023
Sunday was Veterans and Gold Star Families Day at Illinois State Fair
Sunday was Veterans and Gold Star Families Day at the Illinois State Fair. The Veteran's Day program included music from the Illinois Army National Guard's 144th Army Band. Lieutenant Governor Juliana...
Aug 14, 2023 Those who lost their lives on active duty are remembered at the Gold Star Family program at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday.
Centralia City Council to start process to obtain low interest loan for new water treatment plant
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to start the process of obtaining a low interest loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to pay for a new six-million gallon a day ...
Aug 14, 2023
Slight chance of severe weather Sunday afternoon and evening
Scattered showers and storms will cross across South Central Illinois Sunday afternoon and again late Sunday night into Monday morning. Isolated strong to severe storms are possible with the main thre...
Aug 13, 2023
Police Beat for Sunday, August 13th, 2023
Central City Police have arrested 38-year-old Adrian Reyner of East 3rd in Centralia for alleged possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving on a revoked license. He w...
Aug 13, 2023
Illinois governor signs ban on firearms advertising allegedly marketed to kids and militants
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law banning firearms advertising that officials determine produces a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might ...
Aug 13, 2023 Governor signs law making gun makers and retailers responsible for advertising to certain groups. Photo courtesy of Governor JB Pritzker's Facebook Page.
Starting next year, child influencers can sue if earnings aren't set aside, says new Illinois law
By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois is the first state in the U.S. to ensure child social media influencers are compensated for their work, according to Sen. D...
Aug 13, 2023
