Category Archives: Local News
Centralia man arrested for attempted robbery at Casey's East
Bond has been set at $10,000 for a 47-year-old Centralia man who was formally charged in Marion County Court Wednesday for the attempted robbery of the Casey's East General Store on East Noleman Stree...
Dec 07, 2022
Police Beat for Wednesday, November 7th, 2022
Salem Police arrested a homeless Salem man for a child sex offender registration violation after he was found in a public park. Police report Russell Wimberly was located near the boat dock on the Sal...
Dec 07, 2022
SSM St Mary's and Good Samaritan Hospitals to begin offering household medication disposal
SSM Health Illinois has announced that it has partnered with leading regulated medical waste management company Stericycle, Inc. to offer MedDropTM Medication collection kiosks at SSM Health Good Sama...
Dec 07, 2022 MedDrop kiosk located in SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital emergency department waiting room.
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
