Category Archives: Local News
Powerball jackpot up to $1.7 Billion for Christmas Eve
The Powerball jackpot has soared to $1.7 billion for Wednesday night's drawing. If won, this jackpot would become the fourth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. While no one matched all six numbers...
Dec 23, 2025
DOJ sues Illinois' governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals
By CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthous...
Dec 23, 2025 Law enforcement standoff with protesters outside an ICE processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
22-Year-Old Mt. Vernon man arrested on Sexual Assault and Possession of Child Pornography Charges
Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department arrested a 22-year-old Mt. Vernon man on Saturday for alleged criminal sexual assault and possession of child pornography. An investigation into...
Dec 22, 2025
Single-Engine Plane Lands Without Incident in Mt. Vernon After Warning Light Indicated Landing Gear Problem
Emergency help gathered at the Mt. Vernon Outland Airport on Monday afternoon after a pilot received a warning light that all the landing wheels were not down. Mt. Vernon City Firemen, Jefferson Fire,...
Dec 22, 2025 (Mt Vernon Airport Facebook)
Disabled resident killed in Mt. Vernon house fire is now identified (Updated 3:00 pm)
A 64-year-old disabled resident has died from injuries sustained in a fire in a home on Page Avenue in Mt. Vernon on Sunday night. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse has identified the victim as Rob...
Dec 22, 2025
ICC issues decision on Ameren rate reconciliation
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) struck $11.2 million from Ameren Illinois' $59.6 million multi-year rate reconciliation request. The decision is the first in a new performance-based evaluation ...
Dec 22, 2025
Lifestar Ambulance to once again provide "Home for the Holidays"
Lifestar Ambulance Service, Inc. has announced that they are again this year participating in their annual "Home for the Holidays". Lifestar Ambulance Service will transport people in the Centralia ar...
Dec 22, 2025
Powerball Jackpot up to $1.6-Billion
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.6 billion for tonight's drawing. If won, this prize would become the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot and the fifth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S....
Dec 22, 2025
Kaskaskia College announces holiday schedule and closure of main campus Tuesday for planned power outage
The Kaskaskia College Main Campus will be closed on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, due to a planned power outage needed for electrical system upgrades. All KC Education Centers will remain open, and Main...
Dec 22, 2025
Centralia High School superintendent named IPA's Superintendent of the Year
Centralia High School Superintendent Dr. Chuck Lane has been named this year's Superintendent of the Year by the Kaskaskia Region of the Illinois Principal's Association. Lane was nominated by Central...
Dec 22, 2025 Centralia High School superintendent Dr. Chuck Lane. Photo source: Centralia High School website.
