Category Archives: Local News
Mt. Vernon woman resentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated battery to a child
A 26-year-old Mt. Vernon woman has been re-sentenced to 20 years in prison in Jefferson County Court on Thursday for the Class X offense of aggravated battery of a child under 13. Abagail Adkins had h...
Jun 15, 2023
Odin man gets eight-year prison term with boot camp recommendation
A 28-year-old rural Odin man has been sentenced to eight years in prison with a recommendation for the Illinois Department of Corrections boot camp program after pleading guilty in Marion County Court...
Jun 15, 2023
Jury convicts politically connected businessman for bribing pair of Illinois lawmakers
James Weiss found guilty on all seven counts of bribery, lying to FBI By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - It wasn't quite "Where's the beef?" but when...
Jun 15, 2023 Businessman James Weiss, second from left, exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago with his lawyer and others after being found guilty on public corruption charges. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
Proposal...and acceptance....following Kaskaskia College Adult Ed graduation
The 2023 Kaskaskia College Adult Education Graduation program is a memorable experience for graduates, but a young couple made this year's program even more special. Following the recessional at the e...
Jun 15, 2023 Joshua Geary-Padilla (Left) proposing to his girlfriend Alyssa Brink (R) following the Kaskaskia College Adult Education Graduation ceremony.
Fire destroys shed and trailer used for storage in rural Texico
Five fire departments fought a fire that destroyed a trailer and shed used for storage in the 12,000 block of North Miller Lake Road southeast of Texico Thursday morning. Jefferson Fire officials say ...
Jun 15, 2023
Missing 8-year-old Centralia boy located following search
A search for a missing eight-year-old Centralia boy had a successful ending Wednesday night. Centralia City and District Fire along with Centralia Police were called out when the boy disappeared from ...
Jun 15, 2023 Marcin Wichary / CC
Jefferson County arrests two, looking for third following rural Mt. Vernon drug bust
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department has arrested two people and looking for a third in the aftermath of a drug bust at a home at 18,443 North Old Centralia Lane northwest of Mt. Vernon. Initiall...
Jun 15, 2023
St. Louis man facing kidnapping, sex, and aggravated battery charges to a Salem juvenile pleads guilty to a related obstructing justice charge
A 37-year-old St. Louis man who faces aggravated kidnapping, multiple sex abuse and assault, as well as aggravated battery charges pleaded guilty in Marion County Court Wednesday to a related obstruct...
Jun 15, 2023 Courtney Buffkins
Centralia City Grade School Board recognizes Administrative Assistant on Retirement
The Centralia City Grade School Board has recognized long-time Administrative Assistant Rita Carpenter on her retirement. Superintendant Craig Clark said her retirement is bittersweet. "So, it's kind ...
Jun 15, 2023
Salem Masonic Lodge makes $3,000 donation to SCHS Drama Club
The Salem Masonic Lodge has made a $3,000 donation to the Salem Community High School Drama Club. The donation came after Salem Theatre Board member Meredith Fyke suggested a donation to the drama clu...
Jun 15, 2023 Salem Masons present $3,000 check to SCHS Drama Club for Salem Theatre improvements. Left to right: Mason's Don Decker, Steve Lindsey, Mike Mills, SCHS Drama Club sponsor Drew Johnson, SCHS drama students Marley Donoho, Melanie Knaak, and Shayla Prosise. On floor, student Cole Wimberly. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
