Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker signs anti-book ban legislation
First-in-the-nation law ties state funding to open-access policies By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Monday that s...
Jun 13, 2023 Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias holds his daughter while brandishing a bill signed by Gov. JB Pritzker Monday that aims to discourage book bans at Illinois libraries. Bill sponsor Sen. Laura Murphy, D-Des Plaines, is pictured at left and Pritzker is pictured at right. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Three charged with possession of methamphetamine in Marion County Court
Three people were charged with felony possession of methamphetamine following weekend arrests. 41-year-old Christina Rigney of Sanders Street in Wamac had bond set at $10,000 and was later released fr...
Jun 13, 2023 tsbxbby / CC
Crop conditions decline due to lack of rain
Crop conditions declined over the past week due to a lack of rain. Crop Statistician Mark Schleusener has the condition report for soybeans and corn around the state. "Soybeans are 92% emerged as of S...
Jun 13, 2023 Flemming Munch / CC
Salem Police investigate theft of three vehicles and burglary to Salem Theatre
Salem Police are investigating a burglary to the Salem Community Theatre and the theft of vehicles from two businesses. All occurred Friday night or early Saturday morning. The Salem Community Theatre...
Jun 12, 2023
Centralia City Council to consider TIF agreement for $2-million downtown redevelopment project
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to approve a Tax Increment Financing District Redevelopment Agreement with Re:purpose Development LLC for the Winery Block Project in the 100 bloc...
Jun 12, 2023 Centralia WInery building slated for rehabilition including 2nd floor apartments and rooftop food service, events, and train watching. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Judge takes under advisement arguments to dismiss murder charges against Ricky Norwood
Judge Mark Stedelin has taken a motion under advisement to dismiss the Marion County Grand Jury indictment of Ricky Norwood for the 2015 murder of Dustin Rhynes. Norwood's attorney Dennis Hatch claime...
Jun 12, 2023
Police Beat for Monday, June 12th, 2023
Centralia Police arrested 51-year-old Sean Jones of East Rexford in Centralia for violation of bail bond. He was taken to the Marion County Jail. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies transported 21-year-o...
Jun 12, 2023
Centralia Police make three felony drug arrests
Centralia Police made three felony drug arrests on Sunday. 35-year-old Amanda Casner of South Vincent in Salem was arrested for alleged possession of methamphetamine and two counts of possession of dr...
Jun 12, 2023
Salem Elks, Trail Life Troop 262 and Girl Scout Troop 8572 hold flag retirement ceremony
The Salem Elks along with Trail Life Troop 262 and Girl Scout Troop 8572 conducted a flag retirement ceremony for more than 300 flags on Saturday. The program is held yearly on the Saturday closest to...
Jun 12, 2023 Salem Elks Exalted Ruler Mike Hooe gives the history of the US Flag after Chaplain Danny Shuler presented the prayer. All the flags to honorably retired are on the table. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Attorney for man charged with Laura Leake Park shooting says teen was acting in self defense
The attorney for 18-year-old Shavonte Samuels of Ashley was unsuccessful in getting charges dropped against him in connection with the shooting of two men in Laura Leake Park in April. Dennis Hatch ar...
Jun 12, 2023
