Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker vetoes measure granting Ameren authority over transmission line construction
The labor-backed measure was opposed by environmental groups By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday vetoed a measure that would have granted e...
Aug 17, 2023 State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, is pictured in an Illinois House committee room earlier this year. He said he is going to try to override Gov. JB Pritzker's veto of a bill that would have granted existing utilities in downstate Illinois, notably Ameren Illinois, the “right of first refusal” for transmission line construction. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Salem woman arrested for theft of iPhone following two county investigation
Salem Police have arrested a 31-year-old Flora woman for felony theft following an investigation into the theft of an iPhone left sitting on a counter at the Casey's Store on South Broadway in Salem. ...
Aug 17, 2023 Pablo Viojo / CC
Salem man arrested for criminal trespass to SCHS football field bathroom/concession stand building
Salem Police have arrested a 22-year-old Salem man for criminal trespass to the SCHS football field bathroom/concession stand. Police report the door of the facility was found kicked in Wednesday morn...
Aug 17, 2023
Police Beat for Thursday, August 17th, 2023
A 40-year-old Jason Kelly of Airport Road in Salem has been arrested by Salem Police for alleged criminal damage to property and possession of methamphetamine. Centralia Police arrested 21-year-old Na...
Aug 17, 2023
Marion County Sheriff's Department, Salem Police win Battle of the Badges
The Marion County Sheriff's Department collected the most units of blood during the Battle of the Badges at the Salem Community Center on Wednesday and their pairing with Salem Police won this year's ...
Aug 17, 2023 Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps accepts Battle of the Badges blood drive trophy. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
South Central School Board gets update on middle school building improvements; learns overall enrollment is up
The South Central Middle School bathroom renovation that is part of the $2.8-million upgrade of the school is complete and ready for the start of school this week. That was the update from Superintend...
Aug 17, 2023 Construction continues on the new outside connector hall to the South Central Middle School gym and the outside of the gym. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem schools begin for students Thursday; new SRO starts at Salem Grade
It's the first day of classes Thursday for the Salem Grade and High School Districts. At Hawthorn Grade and Franklin Park Middle School, there is a new school resource officer as Mason McMeen replaces...
Aug 17, 2023 Salem Grade School School Resource Officer Mason McMeen. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia Balloon Fest set to begin three day run on Friday
Centralia Balloon Fest is set to open Friday afternoon with the weekend event based at Foundation Park including hot air balloons, live entertainment, and family activities. The annual event is sponso...
Aug 17, 2023 Balloons in the air over Foundation Park for last year's Balloon Fest. Photo by Austin Williams.
Trump, Rauner, policy wins on Democrats' minds during State Fair's political festivities
Pritzker calls Illinois a 'beacon for national success' when it comes to 2024 elections By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Donald Trump and Bruce Rau...
Aug 17, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to the crowd at Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Governor signs bill capping cost of Epi-Pens
A new Illinois law will cap the cost of epi-pens. Epi-pens are the first line of defense in combating severe, allergic reactions. Senator Mike Halpin of Rock Island sponsored the legislation and expla...
Aug 17, 2023 Melissa Johnson / CC
