Category Archives: Local News
Illinois State Police arrested two individuals involved in the body parts found in Mattoon Lake investigation
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation arrested two suspects as part of a death investigation after human remains were found in Lake Mattoon. Both suspects, 26-year-old James A...
Jul 03, 2026
Public advised to remain alert for pavement failures during heat wave
With extremely high temperatures and humidity impacting the entire state, the Illinois Department of Transportation is cautioning the public to be on the lookout for pavement failures on roads and to ...
Jul 02, 2026 rfphoto / Depositphotos.com
Speaker Welch to Rep. Harry Benton: Resign or be expelled
by Brenden Moore, Capitol News Illinois July 1, 2026 Article Summary Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch called for embattled Rep. Harry Benton to resign and promised to initiate expulsion pr...
Jul 02, 2026 Rep. Harry Benton takes a picture during a joint session of the Illinois House in May 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Springfield state historic sites hosting July 4 activities this holiday weekend
Illinois state historic sites in downtown Springfield will celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 4 with free activities, including art, history programs, hands-on crafts and special tours. Childr...
Jul 02, 2026 Cristian RamÃrez / CC
Salem plans 4th of July Celebration in Bryan Memorial Park
The Salem Recreation Department plans music prior to the city's 4th of July Fireworks Display over the Salem Reservoir Saturday night. Recreation Director Jed Casburn says bring out your lawn chairs t...
Jul 02, 2026 One of the fireworks that filled the sky over the Salem Reservoir during the Friday night fireworks display. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Driver Who Left Scene of Salem Crash Is Arrested
Salem Police say they have arrested 44-year-old Craig Taylor of Hotze Road in Salem in connection with a June 20th hit and run accident. Police report the crash occurred at Warmouth and North Broadway...
Jul 02, 2026
Marion County Sheriff's Department Investigating 2nd Vacant Home with Copper Removed
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a second vacant home that has been burglarized and copper piping removed. The latest report came from the owner of a vacant home in the 3000 blo...
Jul 02, 2026
Farina Plans 4th of July Celebration
The Village of Farina is planning a full afternoon and evening of activities leading up to a fireworks display. Activities are centered at the village park. The Food stands and beer garden opens at no...
Jul 02, 2026 bayasaa / CC
Centralia American Legion Homecoming Continues Through Saturday
The Centralia American Legion 93rd Annual Homecoming got underway Wednesday night at Fairview Park. It continues through Saturday and is capped by an expanded fireworks display at 9:30. The event feat...
Jul 02, 2026 Ferris wheel and attractions up at Centralia American Legion Homecoming. Photo by Austin Williams.
Governor Reviews Tornado Damage in Rural Texico and Teotopolis after Issuing Disaster Declaration
Governor JB Pritzker walked the Steve and Darlene Davis property in rural Texico on Wednesday to get a first hand view of the damage left behind by an EF3 tornado that killed two and injured five othe...
Jul 02, 2026 Pritzker at the site of the Texico tornado.
