Category Archives: Local News
Two new Distinguished Alumni address Centralia High School students
The students of Centralia High School heard from the two newest members of the Distinguished Alumni during a school assembly on Friday. The first honoree is Dr. Clara Rouse Voss, Class of 1962, who sp...
Nov 04, 2023 Centralia High School Distinguished Alumni Clara Rouse Voss and Dave Clement at all school assembly at Centralia High School on Friday. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Illinois city tickets reporter for asking too many questions, in latest First Amendment dustup
By JOHN O'CONNOR AP Political Reporter SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -Officials in a suburban Chicago community have issued municipal citations to a local news reporter for what they say were persistent cont...
Nov 04, 2023 Matt Turner / CC
Fall back: How daylight saving time can seriously affect your health
By CLAIRE SAVAGE and MELISSA PEREZ WINDER Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) - Brunch dates and flag football games might be a little easier to get to this Sunday, when phones grace earl...
Nov 04, 2023
Federal appeals court upholds Illinois' assault weapons ban
2-1 ruling sets up likely appeal to U.S. Supreme Court By PETER HANCOCK & HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com In a 2-1 ruling Friday, a federal appeals court ruled tha...
Nov 03, 2023 Dirksen Courthouse. (Capitol News Illinois)
Justin Bullard sentenced to 40 years in prison for murder of Salem woman as a result of a traffic crash
A 22-year-old Iuka man has been sentenced to a total of 40 years in prison in connection with charges filed following a fatal traffic crash in Salem last May. Judge Mark Stedelin sentenced Justin Bull...
Nov 03, 2023 Justin Bullard (Photo:
Marion County Jail)
Rural Texico man dies in single-vehicle crash
A 72-year-old rural Texico man has died as a result of a Wednesday morning traffic crash on Tolle Road just northwest of the Mt. Vernon City Limits. Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies say Paul Johnso...
Nov 03, 2023
Identities of two rural Waltonville fire victims released
The names of the two persons killed in the rural Waltonville fire Wednesday morning have been released. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse identifies the man who died as 73-year-old Jerry Wright. Th...
Nov 03, 2023
Salem man arrested for fleeing and eluding police
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say a 54-year-old homeless Salem man stayed within the speed limit and obeyed traffic devices but refused to stop for them during a lengthy early Friday morning pursui...
Nov 03, 2023
Gun rights advocates question proposed assault weapons registration rules
State Police holds public hearings on registering existing firearms under new ban By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Police are fa...
Nov 03, 2023 State Reps. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, and Chris Miller, R-Oakland, testify at a public hearing in Springfield Thursday in opposition to a state requirement that owners of certain guns and ammunition must register them with the Illinois State Police to be able to legally keep them. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Salem Community Center hosts Annual Craft Fair on Saturday
The Salem Community Activity Center hosts its annual Craft Fair on Saturday. Executive Director Kelly Predium says they have a good line up of vendors. "Saturday we are expecting over 30 vendors from ...
Nov 03, 2023
