Category Archives: Local News
Two face felony drug charges following traffic stop in Centralia
Two Sandoval residents have been charged with felony drug offenses following a traffic stop in Centralia where one of the new canine units alerted on the dump truck they were traveling. The driver, 27...
Mar 22, 2023 Mallory Seals and Brian Hartnell.
Sandoval Village Board sets village wide rummage sale and clean-up week
The Sandoval Village Board has set the annual Spring Rummage Sale and Village Wide Cleanup Week. The Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, May 6th. The Cleanup Week will follow from May 8th through t...
Mar 22, 2023
Kaskaskia College Board purchases program to improve student learning
The Kaskaskia College Board has approved the purchase of software system to assist in assessing student learning and course processes, course evaluations and related instructional design processes. Th...
Mar 22, 2023
Police Beat for Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023
A 30-year-old homeless man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies for alleged domestic battery. Clinton Garrison is accused of striking a woman during an altercation at the Sale Barn on...
Mar 22, 2023
Salem Community Theatre announces plans for Trivia Night Fundraiser
The Salem Community Theatre and Cultural Center is hosting their third annual trivia night to kick off the 2023-2024 season on Saturday, April 22. Doors will open at 6 PM, with trivia starting at 7. T...
Mar 22, 2023 Entrance to Salem Community Theatre. Photo from Salem Theatre website.
ComEd's former top lawyer paints Madigan confidant as 'double agent' in testimony
Says utility was pressured to retain law firm run by top Madigan fundraiser By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - Being the longtime friend of longtime Illinoi...
Mar 22, 2023 The Dirksen Federal Courthouse is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
Kaskaskia College Board creates new student club for those studying skilled trades
The KC Board of Trustees Monday night approved the charter and formation of a new student club, the Industrial and Construction Trades Club. The new club looks to introduce members to an industrial wo...
Mar 21, 2023
Salem has new Economic Development Director
Salem has a new Economic Development Director. Leah Dellicarpini who came to Salem in January of last year to purchase and operate Chico's Restaurant was selected for the position by City Manager Rex ...
Mar 21, 2023 Salem Economic Development Director Leah Dellicarpini.
Salem City Council reviews $6.7-million general fund budget
The Salem City Council Monday night reviewed its $6.7-million general fund budget which is about a half-million dollars more than the budget approved last spring. Just over $ 2.5 million dollars of ex...
Mar 21, 2023 Investment Zen / CC
Salem City Council approves painting of Aquatic Center and improvements to North Selmaville Road
The Salem City Council Monday night approved the repainting of the Aquatic Center. Most of the work is anticipated to be completed before the center opens for the summer. Henson Painting will complete...
Mar 21, 2023 Opening Day at the Salem Aquatic Center on Saturday.
