Category Archives: Local News
Centralia teen arrested for aggravated fleeing police after his ATV and two Centralia squad cars involved in chase
Centralia Police arrested an 18-year-old Centralia teen for aggravated fleeing and attempting to elude police after the ATV he was driving was involved in a crash involving two Centralia squad cars on...
Jan 30, 2023
Congressman Mike Bost says impact from reaching federal debt limit won't become critical until June
Congressman Mike Bost says while the federal debt ceiling was reached earlier this month the country doesn't face a crisis situation that would shut down much of the federal government until June. Bos...
Jan 30, 2023 Congressman Mike Bost.
Police Beat for Monday, January 30th, 2023
A 43-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on a 1998 Marion County failure to appear in court warrant on a residential burglary conviction. Shane Swindell of West 16th Street in Centralia is being ...
Jan 30, 2023
Illinois Department of Revenue reminding tax payers about earned income tax credit
The Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers to check if they qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Illinois Department of Revenue Spokesperson Maura Kownacki says the credit is f...
Jan 30, 2023
Kaskaskia College President waiting to hear details about free community college
Kaskaskia College President George Evans says he definitely is not opposed to free community college, but is waiting for further details before taking a position. The idea surfaced again during Govern...
Jan 30, 2023 Kaskaskia College President George Evans.
Winter Weather Advisory issued for South Central Illinois starting at six Sunday night
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from six Sunday night until nine Monday morning for portions of south-central and southwest Illinois as well as portions of central, e...
Jan 29, 2023
Salem High boys bowling team brings home State Championship; Charlie Hunter Individual State Champ
The Salem Community High School boys bowling team has brought home a state championship while Senior Charlie Hunter finished as individual state champion. Salem ended the two-day tournament on Saturda...
Jan 29, 2023 Salem Community High School State Champion Bowling Team. (Photo: Coach Steve Ludwig's Facebook page)
Illinois governor has bill to ease path for name changes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A bill sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker would lift restrictions on Illinois residents who can't change their names because of past crimes. Supporters say the legislation would espec...
Jan 29, 2023 Matt Turner / CC
Salem Police arrest Kinmundy woman for motor vehicle burglary and theft
A 21-year-old Kinmundy woman has been arrested by Salem Police for motor vehicle burglary, theft, and criminal trespass. Katilyn Hollinshead of East 5th was taken into custody at her mother's home in ...
Jan 29, 2023
Police Beat for Saturday, January 29th, 2023
Centralia Police have arrested an 18-year-old Centralia man for alleged aggravated fleeing and eluding and criminal trespass to land. Aiden Brasel of North Maple was taken into custody following a cha...
Jan 29, 2023
