Category Archives: Local News
Corn and soybean crops improved last week
Conditions improved in this week's crop report. Temperatures were about average but it was wetter than normal this past week. Crop Statistician Mark Schleusener says soybeans were blooming on 93% of a...
Aug 08, 2023 Walt Stoneburner / CC
Purple Heart Recipient and World War II Veteran from Clay County honored on 100th Birthday
State Representative Blaine Wilhour has honored Warren Alden Baker of Clay County on his 100th birthday. Baker was presented a certificate by Wilhour thanking him for his service to our country and hi...
Aug 08, 2023 Pictured (l-r): Past Chairman of the Flora High School Veterans Wall, Collin Moseley, Mr. Warren “Bake” Baker, Baker’s daughter Marsha (Baker) Mink, and Rep. Blaine Wilhour’s Legislative Assistant, Lori Bear.
Watchdog overseeing abuse, neglect cases at state-run facilities resigns for Chicago post
Deputy will take over as Department of Human Services inspector general By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinoisbhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com After serving nearly four years as the watchdog for...
Aug 07, 2023 Illinois Department of Human Services Inspector General Peter Neumer is pictured with a backdrop of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, where he investigated allegations of abuse and neglect. He will step down as inspector general on Aug. 17. (Neumer photo provided, Choate photo by Beth Hundsdorfer)
Illinois to ban advertising for guns allegedly marketed to kids and militants
By JOHN O'CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois will soon outlaw advertising for firearms that officials determine produces a public safety threat or appeals to children, milita...
Aug 07, 2023 FILE - Semi-automatic guns are displayed for sale at Capitol City Arms Supply, Jan. 16, 2013, in Springfield, Ill. Illinois will soon outlaw advertising for firearms that officials determine produces a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use them illegally, as the state continues its quest to curb mass shootings. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)
In perjury trial, Madigan's ex-chief of staff will test limits of loyalty
Tim Mapes accused of lying to grand jury despite immunity order By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - In the summer of 2018, Tim Mapes' name had only recently ...
Aug 07, 2023
Salem City Council to consider wiping out old utility bills and allow sale of unclaimed guns
The Salem City Council Monday night will consider writing off $14,082 in uncollected utility debt that is more than seven years old. City Manager Rex Barbee says accounting rules indicate that if the ...
Aug 07, 2023
Marion County Fair President pleased with this year's fair
Marion County Fair Board President Doug Telford is pleased with this year's county fair that wrapped up over the weekend. Telford says once again this year there was great community support for both t...
Aug 07, 2023 Marion County Fair Queen Kaitlyn Banning and Junior Miss Aubri Landreth on the Power Wheels for the kids demolition derby before the big Demo Derby Friday night. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Congressman Mike Bost calls indictments against Donald Trump a 'clear witch hunt'
Congressman Mike Bost is calling the indictments against former President Donald Trump a 'clear witch hunt'. Bost commented on the latest indictments surrounding the January 6th incident at the Capito...
Aug 07, 2023 Congressman Mike Bost.
Police Beat for Monday, August 7th, 2023
A 26-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested by Centralia Police on an outstanding Marion County felony failure to appear warrant on pending Class X delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine a...
Aug 07, 2023
Fire causes heavy damage to detached garage in Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon Fire Chief Kevin Sargent says a fire that heavily damaged a garage early this morning appears to have been intentionally set. The fire was on the Lisa Rollinson property in the 400 block of...
Aug 07, 2023
