First Night of Centralia Balloon Fest held in Fairview Park; Saturday morning flight cancelled due to weather

Police Beat for Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

Saturday morning balloon flight is off

With Trump barely mentioned, Illinois Republicans focus on common enemy: Pritzker

Amid Democratic scandals, Illinois Republicans hoping to flip legislative seats

Salem Grade School Board sees positive tentative budget after $1.5-million deficit last year

Both drivers injured in crash at Green Street and Odin Roads

Both drivers injured when small school bus and SUV collide south of Mt. Vernon