Category Archives: Local News
Four face new charges in Marion County Court
A 44-year-old Centralia man has been charged in Marion County Court with unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle. Ryan Richardson of Colestock Road is accused of taking a 2020 Polaris ATV from a resid...
Mar 23, 2024 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Police Beat for Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
A 32-year-old homeless Centralia woman was arrested by Centralia Police for alleged domestic battery and aggravated battery to a child. Magen Johnson was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a fin...
Mar 23, 2024
Officials say state veterans homes have reformed after deadly 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, but staffing challenges remain
Lawmakers discuss audit of LaSalle Veterans Home outbreak that killed 36 residents By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois clongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Illinois' veterans affairs direc...
Mar 23, 2024 Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Terry Prince (third from left) testifies before the Illinois Legislative Audit Commission at the Capitol this week. He was testifying regarding an audit of a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans Home that killed 36 residents in 2020. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Judge rips Blagojevich's 'publicity stunt' bid to get court's approval to run for office again
In opinion quoting Dr. Seuss, judge tells ex-governor case 'never should have been filed' By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com A federal judge this week channeled one...
Mar 23, 2024 Dr. Seuss is quoted in a section from U.S. District Judge Steven Seeger’s 10-page opinion dismissing ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s lawsuit to regain the ability to hold state or local office in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois Illustration by Andrew Adams)
Bills to limit marketing and sale of E-cigarettes advances in State Senate
Two bills that would limit the marketing and sale of e-cigarettes and other vaping devices are awaiting action in the Illinois Senate after clearing the committee. Senate Bill 2662, by Sen. Julie Morr...
Mar 23, 2024 Revival Vape / CC
Insurance reforms advance to the full Illinois house
Lawmakers look to further regulate youth e-cigarette marketing By PETER HANCOCK, JENNIFER FULLER & ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker's...
Mar 22, 2024 Emily Miller, left, an advisor in Gov. JB Pritzker’s office, and Rep. Anna Moeller testify before the House Human Services Committee in favor of Pritzker’s proposals for sweeping changes in the Illinois health insurance industry. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Fire destroys large barn and welding shop in rural Jefferson County
Fire has destroyed a large L-shaped barn in rural Belle Rive. The owner George Pilson was in the barn at 17,736 East Saddle Club Road when he heard a loud bang and saw the back of the barn on fire. He...
Mar 22, 2024 liz west / CC
Police Beat for Friday, March 22nd, 2024
Four people were brought to the Marion County Jail on Thursday and early Friday morning. Salem Police arrested 38-year-old Tim Finley for criminal trespass and burglary. He told authorities he was hom...
Mar 22, 2024
Salem Grade School Board acts on large number of personnel issues
The Salem Grade School Board handled a number of personnel issues at Thursday night's meeting. The board hired Kristen Parrett as a 6th-grade science teacher at Franklin Park for the next school year....
Mar 22, 2024
Salem Grade School Board nixes construction of administrative building
Salem Grade School Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe says it will not be feasible to have a separate administrative building north of Hawthorn School. The board discussed the idea at its February meetin...
Mar 22, 2024
