Category Archives: Local News
Two treated on scene following head on crash on Route 161 Extension
Two Iuka residents were treated on the scene following a head on crash on the Route 161 Extension east of the Lincoln Road early Wednesday night. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies reports indicate an R...
Aug 15, 2024
17-year-old Kinmundy juvenile charged with making school threat
A 17-year-old Kinmundy juvenile girl was arrested for disorderly conduct after allegedly posting on social media a threat towards South Central High School. Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says an ...
Aug 15, 2024
Marion County Sheriff's Department and Salem Police win Battle of the Badges blood drive
The Marion County Sheriff's Department and Salem Police will keep the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive trophy for another year as the two topped the combined effort of the Salem Fire Protection Distri...
Aug 15, 2024 Marion County Fair Queen Preslee Harris donating at the blood drive.
Salem Planning Commission clears way for new subdivision
The Salem Planning Commission has given the final approval needed for a new subdivision at the location of the old bus garage at Lake and Marion Streets adjacent to the fairgrounds. The commission has...
Aug 15, 2024
Salem Board of Police Commissioners accepting applications for patrolman
The Salem Board of Police Commissioners are now accepting applications for Patrolman for the Salem Police Department. There will be two immediate hires from the list for current openings. Applications...
Aug 15, 2024
Pritzker signs executive order for strategic plan on aging Illinoisans
Administration doubles down on tech industries in 5-year plan for business growth By HANNAH MEISEL & ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday kic...
Aug 14, 2024
Funding found to replace Skillet Fork Bridge on Route 161 Extension
Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick has some good news on replacement of the Skillet Fork Bridge on the Route 161 Extension. He told the county board Tuesday night funding has been found for...
Aug 14, 2024 Some earlier repairs were made to keep the bridge open, but it is still in a deteriorated state requiring replacement.
Marion County Highway Engineer resigns
Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick has handed in his resignation effective August 30th. McCormick made the announcement that he is leaving to become the Bond County Highway Engineer. He not...
Aug 14, 2024 Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick
Marion County Board approves $900,000 loan to complete building improvements
The Marion County Board has approved a 15-year $900,000 loan with People's National Bank to allow several building projects to be completed. The board earlier approved a $403,000 bid to replace all th...
Aug 14, 2024 Marion County Courthouse
Salem Police make arrest following bicycle chase
A 34-year-old homeless Salem woman was arrested after leading Salem Police on a chase on her bicycle Tuesday night. Police say they asked Nicole Dutton to stop because she had a warrant, but instead s...
Aug 14, 2024
