A 72-year-old motorcyclist was injured when an SUV pulled out in front of him on McCord Street at the Locust Street intersection in Centralia on Tuesday morning. Centralia Police say Roger Barrall of North Morrison in Central City was traveling westbound on McCord when ran into the side of the SUV when it pulled in front of him after stopping at the stop sign. Police report 38-year-old Jessica Backs of Addieville did not see the cyclist before pulling out. Barrall was taken via ambulance to ...

At the regular school board meeting on Tuesday, superintendent Christina Becker reported that total enrollment for Centralia City Schools is down to 1006 students including outplacements, with 974 district students. That number is down from past years, and Becker says the decline is partly due to the decreasing population of Centralia. Also at the school board meeting, the board granted approval for Glass and Shuffett to conduct the annual audit at a cost not to exceed $16,400. The board appr...

A 76-year-old Mt. Vernon man was injured in a one-vehicle crash in the 8000 block of Richview Road near the Boyd Road intersection in rural Mt. Vernon, Monday afternoon. Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies say upon arrival, they made contact with the driver, Gerald Mays. They were able to determine that Mays was driving westbound on Richview Road when his vehicle veered off the road and hit an embankment, causing the vehicle to roll over and strike a power pole guidewire before coming to a ...

by Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois February 10, 2026 Article Summary Illinois residents can face long delays in clearing their marijuana-related records even after judges approve expungement and sealing orders. Although law enforcement agencies have 60 days to comply with court orders, records can still appear in background checks until the State Police update their database and issue a confirmation letter. Legal experts say the newly enacted Clean...

The Illinois State Fair has announced that multi-platinum country superstar Bailey Zimmerman will play the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Ag Day, Friday, August 14, delivering a high-energy performance from one of country music's most powerful and authentic new voices. Hailing from Louisville, Zimmerman's performance at the Illinois State Fair will mark a home-state celebration for an artist whose meteoric rise has captured national and global attention. Known for his gritty, heartfelt ...

A Journey Tribute Band, Resurrection, is coming to Castle Ridge for an lakeside concert on Saturday, June 6th. Promoter Heath Eric says Resurrection isn't just a tribute band, it's a full-blown Journey concert experience. From the first note, Eric says they completely transport you back to the era when arena rock ruled. He says Resurrection- A Journey Tribute is considered by fans and industry insiders alike to be the ultimate Journey experience. Ticket presale is Wednesday, February 11th f...

Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies say two Centralia residents were treated on the scene of a single car crash early Sunday morning at 4507 East Carpenter Road in rural Walnut Hill. 22-year-old Hunter Berry told deputies he was traveling east on East Carpenter Road when he swerved to avoid striking a deer crossing the roadway. He then lost control of his vehicle and entered the ditch on the south side of the roadway. Once in the ditch, Berry's vehicle continued east and struck a tree befor...

The Marion County Board Tuesday night will meet the county's first Veterans Assistance Commissioner. Ron Peters will assist veterans in obtaining benefits to which they are entitled. The county board still has to decide on a payroll and benefit package as well as office internet and telephone service. The board could take action on Marion County ESDA personnel following a closed session. More discussion is on the agenda concerning the Marion County Supervisor of Assessments and the tax s...