Category Archives: Local News
IDPH offering information about heat-related illnesses
As temperatures soar this week, the Illinois Department of Public Health is offering information about heat-related illnesses. The most serious condition is heat stroke says State Public Health Chief ...
Jul 26, 2023
One arrested; another being sought in dog shooting that turns into drug bust (updated Wed morning)
One person has been arrested and another is being sought in the fatal shooting of a dog outside a Centralia home and the later discovery of cannabis plants growing inside the residence. 26-year-old Ja...
Jul 26, 2023 Jarvis Brown (MCSO photo)
AFSCME ratifies new 4-year contract with the state
Agreement provides 4% pay raise this year; nearly 18% over 4 years By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker and the state's largest public e...
Jul 25, 2023 The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 building is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Heat Advisory issued Wednesday through Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from eleven Wednesday morning until nine Friday night. Actual air temperatures are expected around 100 degrees with heat index values up to 109 ...
Jul 25, 2023
Thursday final day to pay 1st installment of Marion County property tax bills
Marion County Treasurer Gary Purcell is reminding everyone that the first installment of 2022 payable in 2023 Marion County property tax bills is due by Thursday, July 27th. Interest fees will be adde...
Jul 25, 2023 DonkeyHotey / CC
South Central School District changes to centralized registration due to construction
Due to construction this summer at the middle school building in Kinmundy, centralized registration for South Central School District 401 will be held at the high school building, 800 West Washington ...
Jul 25, 2023
Police Beat for Tuesday, July 25th, 2023
A 30-year-old Kinmundy man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies for alleged disorderly conduct. Shawn Gentry of Gentry Road was arrested after allegedly sitting at the end of his driv...
Jul 25, 2023
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
