The Senior Meal Program has delivered Winter Weather Food Bags alongside the regular meals on Thursday. Additionally, we've checked in with the senior program participants to ensure they stay safe, warm, and have food on hand. The safety of the seniors and volunteers remains the top priority. With road conditions expected to improve, regular meal deliveries are set to resume on Monday. Program organizers thank you for your patience and continued support as we work together to care for those i...

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until six Friday night. Total snow accumulations between two and four inches are expected across South Central Illinois. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact Friday morning commutes. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.

A 25-year-old Ina woman has been sentenced to 25 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after she pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim under 18. Julie Bulthuis was arrested in July of last year on a complaint filed with the Mt. Vernon Police Department. The sheriff's department took over the investigation when it was determined the allegations originated in Ina. Search warrants were obtained and executed for the Ina home ...

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has approved four conditions to be added to the list of medical issues that may be treated with medical cannabis. The four newly approved conditions are endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder. The approval by IDPH Director, Dr. Sameer Vohra, comes following a thorough review by the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) and IDPH staff. Under Illinois law, the Director reviews petition requests ...

The Marion County Health Department will be offering the 2024-2025 Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment only at its immunization clinics held on Mondays at the Salem office and on Wednesdays at the Centralia office. The 2024-2025 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available to individuals that are 12 years of age and older. The updated 2024-2025 Moderna COVID-19 vaccine fee is $186.00. The Marion County Health Department does accept Medicare B, Managed Care Plans and most Private Insu...

The Jefferson County Sheriff Department reports a suspect in a car theft shot and killed himself as a deputy was attempting to take him into custody. The suspect, whose name has not been released, was declared deceased at the scene by Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse. The sheriff's department first responded to a report of a vehicle being stolen from a citizen who stopped to help a person stuck alongside the Richview Road just east of North Hart Lane. A deputy discovered the stolen vehicl...

Salem's new Deputy Police Chief Tyler Rose was sworn in by Mayor Nic Farley at Wednesday night's council meeting. Just a few minutes later, Farley announced Rose had been appointed acting chief to run the department until a replacement is found for retiring chief Susan Miller. Rose has been busy with the transition. "With the holidays, which made it very difficult, I've spent the past three weeks trying to get brought up to speed with the training," Rose said. "There was a lo...

The Salem City Council has agreed to move forward on nearly $100,000 in electrical work to the rear of Salem City Hall. City Manager Annette Sola says TOP Electric has been working with Ameren to correct the current electrical configuration and estimates it will take $97,800 to complete the work. She reports right now several of the neighboring buildings have electrical lines that are run into an electrical box in the kitchen area. "What we're finding is that is part of the reason why s...