Category Archives: Local News
Chicago mayor's race dominated by concerns about crime
By SARA BURNETT Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - For years, Republicans have sought to win over voters by depicting Democratic-led cities as lawless centers of violence that need tough-on-crime policie...
Feb 25, 2023 FIlE - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot participates in a forum with other Chicago mayoral candidates hosted by the Chicago Women Take Action Alliance Jan. 14, 2023, at the Chicago Temple in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
State Police release more details on Wednesday I-57 crash south of Salem
State Police have released some further details on a two-vehicle crash that shut down southbound traffic on I-57 south of Salem late Wednesday morning. Preliminary information indicates that a vehicle...
Feb 24, 2023
Police Beat for Friday, February 24th, 2023
A Marion County Sheriff's Deputy arrested two Centralia woman on outstanding Marion County traffic warrants following an early morning traffic stop. 33-year-old Jaleena Poore of Marquis Drive and Quin...
Feb 24, 2023
Illinois Department of Revenue won't adjust Marion County property assessments
The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced a final 2022 property assessment equalization factor of 1.0 for Marion County. That means there will be no change in the equalization done earlier by M...
Feb 24, 2023 DonkeyHotey / CC
Centralia Police Department names first officer of the month
The Centralia Police Department has implemented a new program to name an officer of the month. The January award winner is School Resource Officer and Patrolman John Hinkel. He was nominated for an in...
Feb 24, 2023 Centralia's first patrolman of the month John Hinkel (center) accepts award from Police Chief Christopher Locke (right). Administrative Lieutenant Steve Whritenour is on left.
Marion County Sheriff's Department accepting applications for full-time deputy and correctional officer
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications to take the Merit System test for Deputy Sheriff and Corrections Officer. Applications may be picked up at the Marion County Sheriff's Offi...
Feb 24, 2023
Centralia businessman gives second donation for Police Department's canine fund
Centralia city officials are thanking a Centralia business man for making a difference by now making two donations to the Police Department's canine fund. Centralia Police Administrative Commander Ste...
Feb 24, 2023 Jack Graham delivers a second donation for the Centralia K9 program. Left to right: City Manager Kory Smith, Graham, Police Chief Chris Locke, and Administrative Lieutenant Steve Whritenour.
Salem Grade School Board discusses rising number of special education students
The Salem Grade School Board Thursday night agreed to add an additional special education teacher at Franklin Park School after being told there was no way to stay with a 'legal' number of students pe...
Feb 24, 2023 Salem Grade School Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe
Centralia High School sets graduation date; gets update on teacher shortage, solar power, and Annex expansion
The Centralia High School Board has set this year's graduation. It will be on Sunday, May 21st, at two pm. Superintendent Dr. Chuck Lane updated the board on a number of other issues, including the st...
Feb 24, 2023
GOP lawmakers call for hearings in wake of abuse at Choate
Ongoing investigations of state-run facility have revealed culture of abuse and cover-ups By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinois& MOLLY PARKERLee Enterprises Midwestnews@capitolnewsillino...
Feb 23, 2023 Rep. Charlie Meier, R-Okawville, speaks at a news conference with his Republican colleagues to call for operational changes at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna in response to an investigative series by Lee Enterprises Midwest, Capitol News Illinois and ProPublica. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
