Category Archives: Local News
Cleanup underway following severe storm that hit southside of Salem damaging homes and businesses (10:00 am Saturday update)
Cleanup is underway in several areas where there was significant building damage from a severe thunderstorm that moved across central and northeast Marion County Friday night. Mayor Nic Farley says in...
Mar 31, 2023 Damage at Lake and South Broadway, including Red Roof building housing several businesses.
Unemployment climbs in South Central Illinois
Unemployment increased across South Central Illinois in February. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reports Marion County's unemployment rate is now at five percent, up from 4.8 percent i...
Mar 31, 2023
Odin man transferred by helicopter after being critically burned in flash fire
An Odin man was airlifted to a St. Louis Hospital from the Odin School parking lot on Thursday afternoon following a flash fire outside his home. Odin Fire Chief Greg Smith says the man was burning br...
Mar 31, 2023
Odin man killed in crash south of Odin
A 58-year-old Odin man has died in a two-vehicle crash early Thursday night on the Odin Road near the Lindell Road intersection south of Odin. Marion County Coroner Troy Cannon says Jason Alsept was p...
Mar 31, 2023
Saturday voting at the Marion County Courthouse
There will be early voting on Saturday at the Marion County Courthouse for the Tuesday, April 4th, consolidated election. Voting will take place in the Marion County Clerk's office on the second floor...
Mar 31, 2023
Five fire departments fight seven-acre woods fire southeast of Centralia
Five area fire departments fought a fire that burned seven acres of woods late Thursday afternoon. Centralia Fire Protection District Chief Ross Boshera says the fire was on the Charles Rash property ...
Mar 31, 2023
Police Beat for Friday, March 31st, 2023
A 43-year-old Walnut Hill woman has been arrested on a no-bond warrant for escape. Reda Allen of Post Oak Road had the warrant issued when not returning on time to the jail to begin serving her two-ye...
Mar 31, 2023
South Central Illinois in large band where there is moderate risk of several weather late Friday afternoon
The National Weather Service says South Central Illinois is a large band where there is a moderate risk of severe weather activity late Friday afternoon. The most likely time for severe storms is from...
Mar 31, 2023
Salem Township Hospital approves $43.6-million budget with major capital improvements
The Salem Township Hospital Board has approved a $43.6-million budget that includes $2.7-million for capital improvements and money for reconstruction of the A-wing into three doctor's offices. Hospit...
Mar 31, 2023
Senate votes to lift nuclear construction ban
Environmental, anti-nuclear groups oppose the legislation By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Senate approved a measure on Thursday that would...
Mar 31, 2023 Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, speaks on the Senate floor Thursday in favor of her bill to lift a statewide moratorium on new nuclear power construction. The measure passed with bipartisan support. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
