Category Archives: Local News
Centralia City Council amends police chief's contract; honors sergeant on retirement
The Centralia City Council Monday night amended the employment agreement with Police Chief Christopher Locke. It gives him the same vacation benefits as the highest ranking officers. The city will als...
Aug 15, 2023 Retiring Centralia Police Officer Gary Denton is presented a retirement badge and a plaque of appreciation at Monday night's Centralia City Council meeting. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Kaskaskia College completing remodel of Student Services as new school year begins
Only the final touches remain on the complete renovation of the Student Services area at Kaskaskia College. Vice President of Student Services Amy Zanton says the change in facilities comes along with...
Aug 15, 2023 The renovated Student Services area at Kaskaskia College. (KC photo)
Semi trailer burns, closing north bound traffic on I-57 near Kinmundy early Tuesday morning
The trailer of a semi burned in an early morning fire in the northbound lanes of I-57 just south of the Kinmundy-Patoka exit. Kinmundy-Alma Fire Chief Kevin Day says the fire apparently started in the...
Aug 15, 2023 Robert Couse-Baker / CC
Police Beat for Tuesday, August 15th, 2023
Salem Police have arrested 34-year-old Michael Dulaney of Winners Circle in Salem for alleged driving under the influence, no valid drivers license and for possession of a controlled substance. Police...
Aug 15, 2023
Hoffman teen charged with alleged aggravated driving under the influence following weekend crash south of Greenville
A 17-year-old Hoffman teen has been charged as an adult in connection with a fatal car-motorcycle accident south of Greenville in Bond County over the weekend. State Police say 40-year-old Jason Boaz ...
Aug 15, 2023
Battle of Badges Blood Drive set for Wednesday in Salem
The annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is set in Salem for Wednesday. Zach Ellmore of the Red Cross says those in the community are invited to join in the battle of donating to their favorite eme...
Aug 15, 2023
Illinois National Guard member dies of heat injuries at Camp Shelby in Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) - An Illinois National Guard member died after suffering heat injuries during outdoor fitness activities at a military base in Mississippi, authorities say. The 38-year-old man...
Aug 15, 2023
Chicago's newly selected top cop says reducing violence, officers' well-being among top priorities
By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago native pegged as the city's next police superintendent said Monday at his introductory news conference that his top priorities include finding...
Aug 15, 2023
'The feds are still after me and our Friend:' jury sees email exchanges between Madigan confidants
Former Madigan chief of staff on trial for perjury, obstruction of justice By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - After the FBI raided his western Illinois home...
Aug 15, 2023
Corn and soybean crop conditions continue to improve
Corn and soybean crop conditions continue to improve in Illinois This past week was slightly cooler and wetter than normal in most parts of the state. Crop Statistician Mark Schleusener says soybeans ...
Aug 15, 2023 Tom Bower / CC
