Category Archives: Local News
Centralia City Council honors long-time Chair of Police and Fire Commission
The long time chair of the Centralia Police and Fire Commission was honored for his service at Monday night's Centralia City Council meeting. Joel Brooks was given a plaque of appreciation. "23 years ...
Jul 25, 2023 Long time Chair of the Centralia Police and Fire Commission Joel Brooks is honored for 23 years of service. Left to right, councilmen Izzy Fontenaz, and Jeff Castelari, Mayor Bryan Kuder, Brooks, and councilpersons Barri Allen and Rob Jackson. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Kaskaskia College Board hires new Assistant Professor to head music department
The Kaskaskia College Board Monday night named a new Assistant Professor of Music who will replace the two other music instructors who are no longer with the college. College President George Evans ha...
Jul 25, 2023 Kaskaskia College President George Evans.
Salem High kitchen/cafeteria project expected to be ready for start of school year
Salem Community High School Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering told the school board Monday night the $2.5-million renovation of the kitchen and cafeteria should be completed by the first day of school ...
Jul 25, 2023
SSM Health St. Mary's and Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital to give away free bike helmets
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital and Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital will be providing free bike helmets to kids during Family Day at Balloonfest for as long as they last. The distribution will be ...
Jul 24, 2023 Mick Haupt / Unsplash
Clinton County crowns new fair queen
The Clinton County Fair concluded over the weekend with the crowning of the 2023 Miss Clinton County Fair. The winner is Audrey Moran of Damiansville. She is the daughter of Kim and Mark Moran, a 2021...
Jul 24, 2023 Pictured above (left to right) Second runner up, Amanda Brink, 2023 Miss Clinton County Fair Queen Audrey Moran, and first runner up Carissa Litteken.
Illinois' education personnel shortage goes beyond teachers
Illinois doesn't just have a teacher shortage, House lawmakers are learning about the need for other school personnel as well. Based on testimony at a House Committee Hearing on the topic, schools are...
Jul 24, 2023
Murray Center holds 'Patriotic Day Parade'
The Murray Developmental Center held a 'Patriotic Day Parade on Friday. The idea for the parade came from some of the Murray residents who wanted to decorate their bikes on the 4th of July and parade ...
Jul 24, 2023
Murray Center holds job fair Tuesday as they ramp up to hire 200 tech in next three years
The Murray Developmental Center will hold a Job Fair from 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesday at the center as Murray ramps up to hire 200 techs during the next three years as the population is expected to incre...
Jul 24, 2023
Illinois participating in nationwide crackdown on illegal telemarketing and robocalls
Attorney General Kwame Raoul says Illinois is joining a nationwide crackdown on illegal telemarketing and robocalls. "Operation Stop Scam Calls" is going after telemarketers, the companies that hire t...
Jul 24, 2023 Mike Licht / CC
Iuka and Salem Firemen respond to out of control brush fires
Both Iuka and Salem Firemen were called to extinguish out of control brush fires on Sunday afternoon. Iuka Assistant Chief Chad Eagan says a controlled burn got out of control on the Richard and Phyll...
Jul 24, 2023 liz west / CC
