Category Archives: Local News
Salem Police arrest former Salem resident for aggravated battery to a child
Salem Police have arrested a 26-year-old former resident now living in Centralia for aggravated battery to a child. Detectives say the October 24th incident involving Mary Rushing of Calumet Street fi...
Nov 8, 2022
Flora resident refuses hospital treatment following multiple rollover crash
A 23-year-old Flora woman declined hospital treatment following a one vehicle crash on US50 west of Sullens Road in rural Iuka Monday night. The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports Kenna Willia...
Nov 8, 2022
1,200 High School students learn about career fields during KC Career Fair
About 1,200 high school students participated in a Career Fair last Friday at Kaskaskia College. College President George Evans hopes the event helped students to look at the variety of opportunities ...
Nov 8, 2022 Kaskaskia College President George Evans addresses some of the high school students gathered at Kaskaskia College for a morning to explore career options. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Fall harvest now ahead of average pace
Harvest progress has caught up and surpassed the average pace in Illinois. There were a little over five days suitable for fieldwork this past week says Crop Statistician Mark Schleusener. 95% of wint...
Nov 8, 2022
Kaskaskia College to host Veterans Day Remembrance Celebration on Wednesday
Kaskaskia College will host its Veterans Day Remembrance Celebration on Wednesday. The program will honor the service of those men and women who have given their time and energy to benefit our country...
Nov 8, 2022 Jim Beasley Veterans Tribute (photo Kaskaskia College).
Several area State's Attorneys file suit to declare SAFE-T Act Unconstitutional
Several local States Attorneys are among 62 statewide who have filed a motion for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief to have the SAFE-T Act declared unconstitutional. The State's Attorneys sig...
Nov 8, 2022
Salem City Council approves annual tax levy
The Salem City Council Monday night approved its annual tax levy for next year's property tax bills. The $1.8-million levy is 2.85-percent higher than property tax collections this year. Finance Direc...
Nov 8, 2022
Marion County Clerk announcing emergency change in polling place for Centralia Precinct 13
Marion County Clerk Steve Fox has announced due to an emergency, the polling place for residents who live in Centralia Precinct 13 is being moved. The precinct normally votes at the Lively Stone Apost...
Nov 7, 2022
Pritzker, Bailey continue trading jabs in final day of campaigning for Governor
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker was crisscrossing the state Monday while his Republican challenger, state Sen. Darren Ba...
Nov 7, 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey and Democratic Governor JB Pritzker campaign on the day before the general election.
Update 1: Bond set at half-million dollars for Centralia man charged with home invasion and shooting
Bond has been set at a half-million dollars in Marion County Court on Monday for a 61-year-old Centralia man facing seven felony charges in connection with a September home invasion and shooting. Roge...
Nov 7, 2022
