Category Archives: Local News
State revenue drops nearly $2B in April, but budget-makers at the Capitol aren't panicking
By JOHN O'CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - April's plummeting general funds receipts - a drop of $1.84 billion from the previous year - is stunning in anyone's estimation. But budge...
May 16, 2023 Illinois state Rep. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, speaks to a reporter on the floor of the Illinois House, in Springfield, Ill., Thursday, May 11, 2023, about tax increase ideas he's proposed for bolstering funding for education, after-school programs, Medicaid expansion and ending homelessness. He publicized them the week before because of a report that revenue in April dropped nearly $2 billion from the year previous. Guzzardi has legislation to cap the amount of money big-box stores and other large retailers can keep as reimbursement for collecting state sales tax and to implement a tax on billionaires' portfolios, not just income. (AP Photo/John O'Connor)
One person hospitalized after running into parked car in Centralia
Centralia Police say a 47-year-old Centralia woman was injured Monday afternoon when she crashed into a parked car on North Poplar near the Rhodes Street intersection. 42-year-old Ruby Young of Putter...
May 16, 2023
Car pulled from waist deep flood water in rural Alma
A car was pulled from waist deep flood water in rural Alma Monday afternoon. Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps said one of the four occupants was not able to walk out of the water that was across the...
May 16, 2023
Salem man receives apparent minor injuries in rollover crash
A 31-year-old Salem man escaped with apparent minor injuries after his car missed a curve and overturned on the 1600 block of Red Stripe Road in rural Odin late Monday afternoon. Marion County Sheriff...
May 16, 2023
SCHS votes to add new cafeteria tables and chairs to kitchen renovation project
The Salem Community High School Board Monday night voted to add new cafeteria tables and chairs to the kitchen renovation project planned for this summer. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering says the tab...
May 16, 2023
Salem City Council swears in new City Clerk and Assistant City Manager
The City of Salem now officially has a new City Clerk and Assistant City Manager. Tabatha Meador was sworn in Monday night to replace Bev Quinn who is retiring after ten years in the position and a to...
May 16, 2023 Salem's new City Clerk Tabitha Meador (right) is sworn into office by Mayor Nic Farley while Meador's sister Emily Day holds the Bible.
New Chicago mayor pledges commitment to progressive strategy, asks for unity
By KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson began his first term of office Monday, asking Chicagoans to set aside deep differences, confront challenges together and...
May 16, 2023 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gestures during his inaugural address after taking the oath of office as Chicago's 57th mayor Monday, May 15, 2023, in Chicago. Johnson, 47, faces an influx of migrants in desperate need of shelter, pressure to build support among skeptical business leaders, and summer months that historically bring a spike in violent crime. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Salem student wins top award of 2023 graduating class at Greenville College
A Greenville University student from Salem received one of the top awards handed out at commencement exercises on Saturday. Madison Schaubert was awarded the President's Award for Character and Servic...
May 15, 2023 Madison Schaubert with the President’s Award for Character and Service. (Greenville College photo)
44 seniors graduate at South Central High School
44 seniors graduated during commencement exercises Friday night at South Central High in Farina. The class was led by Valedictorian Brooklyn Garrett and Salutatorian Jaylyn Michel. The ceremony was mo...
May 15, 2023 South Central High School Valedictorian Brooklyn Garrett (left) and Salutatorian Jaylyn Michel (right).
14 graduate at Odin High School; $62,980 in scholarships awarded
There were 14 graduates who received their Odin High School diplomas during Saturday's graduation. An additional two students graduated earlier. The class was led by valedictorian Brooklyn Walker and ...
May 15, 2023 2023 Odin High School graduating class.
