Category Archives: Local News
Christmas Luncheon returns to Salem Presbyterian Church after two year absence
After a two-year absence due to COVID concerns, the Fellowship Christmas Luncheon is back this year at the Salem Presbyterian Church. Whether you're an empty-nester, widowed, or maybe you celebrate yo...
Dec 07, 2022 Ruth Hartnup / CC
Bryan Bennett Library in Salem getting building improvements
The Bryan Bennett Library in Salem is having new roofing and HVAC installed. Librarian Kim Keller says Joiner Sheet Metal and Roofing of Highland is replacing the roof over two-thirds of the library a...
Dec 07, 2022 New roof being installed at Bryan Bennett Library in Salem.
Pritzker signs changes to SAFE-T Act's cash bail provisions
Third follow-up to criminal justice reform becomes law ahead of pretrial overhaul By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed...
Dec 07, 2022 FILE - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker participates in a debate with Republican gubernatorial challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey at the WGN9 studios, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Real ID deadline extended another two years
The federal government is extending the Real ID deadline for another two years. The deadline had been this May, but you now have until May of 2025 to get the Real ID. At that time, it will be needed f...
Dec 07, 2022 NCDOTcommunications / CC
Centralia City Council approves balanced budget
The Centralia City Council Monday night approved a $30.5-million overall budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1st while giving high praise to the city manager on the document and improved fisc...
Dec 06, 2022 Centralia City Manager Kory Smith (File photo).
Marion County Board re-elects Debbie Smith as chairman
The Marion County Board reorganized Monday night. Current Chair Debbie Smith and Vice-Chair Dr. Creighton Engel both ran unopposed although Smith received one no-vote and Engel two no-votes in the sec...
Dec 06, 2022 The four new Marion County Board members (left to right) Tyson McHenry, Brock Waggoner, Tracy Murray, and Jack Riley.
Jury awards $2.6M to 3 Lake County workers fired by clerk
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) - A jury has awarded more than $2.6 million to three former Lake County employees who claimed the county circuit court clerk fired them because they supported her opponent in the 2...
Dec 06, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Worker dies after crane overturns at Southern Illinois refinery
ROXANA, Ill. (AP) - A contractor died after a crane overturned at a refinery in an Illinois suburb of St. Louis, a coroner said Tuesday. Chad L. Crabtree, 47, of Owensboro, Kentucky, was pronounced de...
Dec 06, 2022 keith.bellvay / CC
Marion County Sheriff appoints new detective and sergeant
Marion County's new Sheriff Kevin Cripps has announced two promotions. Deputy Jordan JJ Johnson will move to the role of Detective. He began his career at the sheriff's department in 2016 as a part-ti...
Dec 06, 2022 Newly appointed Sergeant Tyler Parker (left) with Sheriff Kevin Cripps.
Police Beat for Tuesday, December 6th, 2022
Three people were brought to the Marion County Jail on Tuesday on outstanding warrants. 20-year-old Diego Barradas of South Walnut in Farina is being held in lieu of $10,000 bond on an outstanding Mar...
Dec 06, 2022
