Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker signs assault weapon sales, manufacturing ban
Illinois becomes 9th state to ban military-style guns By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - On the first full day of his second term, Gov. JB Pritzker on ...
Jan 11, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill banning the sale and manufacture of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines on the Senate floor Monday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Legal protections for abortion providers, seekers poised for Pritzker's signature
Bill would also require certain insurers to provide HIV, abortion, and gender-affirming drugs without copay By HANNAH MEISELFor Capitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Democrat...
Jan 11, 2023 Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, speaks in favor of a wide-ranging measure aimed at shoring up Illinois’ position as a “haven” for abortion access in the Midwest. The measure passed both the House and Senate Tuesday night on the final day of the lame duck legislative session. (Credit: Blueroomstream.com)
Soaring egg prices put pressure on consumers and businesses
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Chickens may not be able to fly very far, but the price of eggs is soaring. A lingering bird flu outbreak, combined with soaring feed, fuel and labor...
Jan 10, 2023 Andy Maguire / CC
Centralia Police Chief releases crime stats for 2022
Centralia Police Chief Christopher Locke has released information on calls for service and crime stats for 2022. Locke hopes by sharing the information they are taking a positive step toward improving...
Jan 10, 2023 Centralia Police Chief Christopher Locke
Pole barn damaged by fire in rural Salem Tuesday morning
Fire caused damage to a lean-to attached to a pole barn on the Bobby Donoho property at 4187 Tonti Road north of Salem Tuesday morning. The fire started in a chicken roost where a heat lamp appears to...
Jan 10, 2023
Salem Community High School Honor Roll
High Honors: STUDENT NAME GRADE Alli, Gracy S. 12 Anderson, Mykah M. 12 Arnold, Iris L. 12 Bailey, Seth A. 12 Baldridge, Ashton L. 12 Bandy, Alek H. 12 Bandy, Logan M. 12 Beal, Caden J. 12 Berry, Jayd...
Jan 10, 2023
Murray Developmental Center has new Center Director
The Murray Developmental Center has a new Center Director, but he's a familiar face to many. Jeffrey 'Jeff' Wehking will begin the position on February first. The announcement is being made by the Ill...
Jan 10, 2023
Deal reached to ban future assault weapons in Illinois
A deal has been reached on legislation banning assault weapons. The bill passed the Senate on a 34-20 vote. It bans the manufacture and sale of certain firearms, rapid fire devices and 50 caliber rifl...
Jan 10, 2023 Jim Bowen / CC
Police Beat for Tuesday, January 10th, 2023
A 26-year-old Sandoval woman has turned herself in on a felony failure to appear warrant in a pending burglary and theft case. Mallory Seals of East Scott is being held in lieu of $50,000 bond. 36-yea...
Jan 10, 2023
Centralia to have two new canines
Centralia Police Chief Christopher Locke has announced the city's one recently retired canine unit will be replaced by two canine officers. The announcement came at Monday night's city council meeting...
Jan 10, 2023 Centralia Police Chief Christopher Locke addresses Centralia City Council.
