Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Sunday, September 19th, 2026
A 21-year-old Salem resident has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies for aggravated domestic battery and criminal trespass to land after they were called to a domestic disturbance at a h...
Sep 20, 2026
Unemployment Rate Falls and Payrolls Down in August
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in August, down -0.2 percentage point from July, and up +0.4 percentage point from the ...
Sep 18, 2026
IDFPR Takes Action Against Unlicensed Student Loan Debt Relief Companies, Orders Consumer Restitution
As Illinois borrowers prepare for a new school year and as student loan payments and tuition bills come due, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is taking action t...
Sep 18, 2026
Sandoval latest to ban Kratom and other synthetic or novel substances
The Sandoval Village Board is the latest to ban Kratom both in its natural and synthetic form. The ordinance also bans several other synthetic and novel substances from sale and distribution for recre...
Sep 18, 2026
Wamac Fest set for Saturday in Wamac Park
Wamac Fest is set for Saturday in the Wamac park, featuring food, refreshments, music and games for the kids. The event is scheduled from three to eleven Saturday evening. This year's music lineup inc...
Sep 18, 2026 File photo: Wamac City Hall
Police Beat for Friday, September 18th, 2026
A 57-year-old Centralia man was brought to the Marion County Jail from court on Thursday after receiving a 14-day jail term as part of a plea under the sex offender registration law. Randy Westenhaver...
Sep 18, 2026
Four objectors to Marion County Sheriff caucus file for judicial review
Four of the individuals who objected to Anthony Decker's nomination as the Republican candidate for Marion County Sheriff have filed for judicial review following those objections being overturned by ...
Sep 18, 2026 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Spitfire Grill in Final Weekend of Performances
The Salem Community Theatre and Cultural Center will present its final weekend of performances of the musical "The Spitfire Grill" this weekend. Directed by director and choreographer Matt Helton, "Th...
Sep 18, 2026 The cast of The Spitfire Grill at the Salem Community Theater. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Sandoval latest to ban Kratom and other synthetic or novel substances
The Sandoval Village Board is the latest to ban Kratom both in its natural and synthetic form. The ordinance also bans several other synthetic and novel substances from sale and distribution for recre...
Sep 18, 2026 designer491 / Depositphotos.com
Centralia woman dies from injuries sustained in stabbing
Centralia Police say a 43-year-old Centralia woman has died from stab wounds allegedly inflicted by her husband who then stabbed himself during a domestic altercation. Marion County Coroner Claude How...
Sep 17, 2026
