Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
Three people were brought to the Marion County Jail on Monday and early Tuesday on outstanding warrants. 26-year-old Lukus Thomas of North Cherry in Centralia was brought to the Marion County Jail on ...
Jul 04, 2023
Springfield residents go days without power after 'widespread, devastating' derecho winds
By JOHN O'CONNOR Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The fierce derecho that tore through Springfield late last week snapped massive utility poles and trees, causing widespread power outages tha...
Jul 04, 2023 Springfield, Ill., Mayor Misty Buscher gives an update, Monday, July 3, 2023, on power outages and emergency services available since a derecho hit the capital city on Friday, June 30, snapping hundreds of utility poles and trees and cutting power to 40,000 residents. The city-owned utility is estimating that it will be Sunday, July 9, before power is restored to 90% of the city's residents. (AP Photo/John O'Connor)
Highland Park marks 1 year after July 4 shooting with community walk reclaiming parade route
By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) - One year after a shooter terrorized July Fourth paradegoers in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, community members ga...
Jul 04, 2023 A Highland Park Strong sign is displayed at a restaurant in Highland Park, Ill., Monday, July 3, 2023. One year after a shooter terrorized July Fourth parade-goers in Highland Park, Illinois, community members are planning to gather to honor the seven people who were killed, commemorate the day and reclaim the space to move forward. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Firework explodes in Illinois man's face, causing critical injuries
CARY, Ill. (AP) - A powerful firework exploded in an Illinois man's face, critically injuring him, as he was trying to determine why it hadn't detonated, authorities said Monday. The firework was one ...
Jul 04, 2023
7 am Update: Ameren working towards complete restoration of power on Tuesday
Ameren Illinois says they hope to complete most power restoration by Tuesday evening. Ameren Illinois' Brian Bretsch says the three separate storm systems that passed through their service territory o...
Jul 04, 2023 Ameren crews working on downed power lines. Photo provided by Ameren Illinois.
Burn ban lifted for Marion and Jefferson Counties
The burn bans that had been in effect for Marion and Jefferson Counties have been lifted. The decision comes after most of the area received 2.5 or more inches of rain from the storm activity that beg...
Jul 03, 2023
Salem Celebrates its Bicentennial
Salem and Marion County celebrated their 200th Birthday on Saturday with a number of historic displays and re-enactments in Bryan Memorial Park. The concert at the Bryan Park band stage was cut short ...
Jul 03, 2023 Salem Mayor Nic Farley (left) accepts State House Resolution marking Bicentennial from State Representative Blaine Wilhour. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Community Band and Choir remember school music programs in Bicentennial Concert
The past music of the Salem Community High School and Franklin Park bands was remembered during a Bicentennial weekend concert at SCHS by the Salem Community Band and Choir. Debbie Woodruff who has br...
Jul 03, 2023 Matt Webster directs the Salem Community Band during Friday nights performance.
Salem DAR dedicates 'Never Forget Garden' as part of 200th Birthday Celebration
The Salem Daughters of American Revolution dedicated Salem's 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Never Forget Garden Marker' as part of the city's 200th birthday celebration on Saturday. Mayor Nic Farley ope...
Jul 03, 2023 The Never Forget Garden marker placed in the William Jennings Bryan Statue garden. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
4th of July holiday closures and 4th of July fireworks displays
Most government offices will be closed Tuesday for the 4th of July. That includes area courthouses and Salem and Centralia City Halls. However, garbage pickup will remain on the regular schedule in Sa...
Jul 03, 2023 Utah Reps
