Category Archives: Local News
Illinois judge refuses to dismiss case against father of parade shooting suspect
By MICHAEL TARM AP Legal Affairs Writer CHICAGO (AP) - A judge on Monday refused to dismiss the case against a father who helped his son obtain a gun license three years before authorities say the you...
Aug 28, 2023 Attorney Alanna Myerson, left, Robert E. Crimo Jr., center, and attorney George Gomez listens to Judge George D. Strickland during an appearance at the Lake County Courthouse, Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, in Waukegan, Ill. A judge on Monday refused to dismiss the case against Crimo Jr. who helped his son obtain a gun license three years before authorities say the younger man fatally shot seven people at a 2022 Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool)
Salem city officials and several community leaders spend Saturday developing base for strategic plan
Salem city officials and several community leaders spent seven hours on Saturday developing the base for what will become a five year strategic plan for the city. Salem City Manager Rex Barbee says th...
Aug 28, 2023 Developing the backbone for a five year strategic plan at Salem City Hall on Saturday. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Rainfall varies greatly from Saturday storms; entire county as of last week still listed as abnormally dry
Rainfall from the early Saturday morning storms and another round of rain Saturday night drenched some areas and left little rain in others. The Alma Weather Station had the highest overall reading of...
Aug 28, 2023
Kaskaskia College now plans to keep original gym as well as building new facility
Kaskaskia College President George Evans says after a lot of research the board has directed him to pursue construction of a new gym while keeping the present gym facility. Evans sees a number of adva...
Aug 28, 2023 Architect's drawing of entrance to new gym at Kaskaskia College.
Bradford National Bank holds ribbon cutting to celebrate expansion to Centralia
Bradford National Bank and the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the bank's Centralia facility to mark the completion of its merger with Community Trust Bank. The merger o...
Aug 28, 2023
Centralia City Council to be asked to authorize demolition of eight more homes
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to allow demolition of eight more homes that have been condemned due to their deteriorating condition. They are at 160 Washington, 618 North Beech...
Aug 28, 2023 Steve Johnson / CC
Police Beat for Monday, August 28th, 2023
Centralia Police have arrested a Centralia woman for alleged aggravated battery, robbery, and unlawful use of a weapon. Angela Mullens of East 13th is accused of striking a woman in the body and head ...
Aug 28, 2023
Centralia to seek OSLAD grant for Fairview Park improvements; public hearing at noon Monday
The City of Centralia will seek a $600,000 State of Illinois OSLAD grant for outdoor recreation improvements and enhancements at Fairview Park. The improvements being proposed include three playground...
Aug 27, 2023
Salem Mayor gets pie in face after losing Shrine Week competition at Raccoon Grade School
The Raccoon Grade School students completed their 'Shrine Week' activity Friday afternoon with the announcement that Salem Mayor Nic Farley had lost the fundraising 'war' against Centralia Mayor Bryan...
Aug 27, 2023 Salem Mayor Nic Farley after the 'Red' pie in the face after Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder outraised him in funds to benefit the Shriners hospitals last year.
Salem duplex receives minor damage in Saturday fire
A home converted into a duplex at 621 North Broadway in Salem received minor damage in a small smoky basement fire around noon on Saturday. The three occupants were alerted by a passerby beating on th...
Aug 27, 2023
