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Kell Area Loses Power Most Likely as Result of Single Vehicle Crash
Kell Area Loses Power Most Likely as Result of Single Vehicle Crash
The Kell area was without power overnight following a one-car wreck near the intersection of Route 37 and Rout...
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November 30, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Kell Area Loses Power Most Likely as Result of Single Vehicle Crash
Heavy Snow Results in Slick Road Conditions, Numerous Wrecks
Heavy Snow Results in Slick Road Conditions, Numerous Wrecks
Marion County was on the south end of a major snowstorm that crossed the northern two-thirds of Illinois on Sa...
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November 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Heavy Snow Results in Slick Road Conditions, Numerous Wrecks
Police Beat for Sunday, November 30th, 2025
Police Beat for Sunday, November 30th, 2025
Centralia Police arrested a 47-year-old Centralia man on multiple weapons charges on Saturday. Marcus Burke of...
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November 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Police Beat for Sunday, November 30th, 2025
Death toll climbs to 146 in Hong Kong high-rise fire, officials say
Death toll climbs to 146 in Hong Kong high-rise fire, officials say
Li Peiyun/VCG via Getty Images(LONDON) -- The death toll following a massive fire that ripped through several Hong Kong high-rises has climbed to 146 people, the Hong Kong police on Sunday.Speaking at...
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November 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Death toll climbs to 146 in Hong Kong high-rise fire, officials say
Hundreds of flights canceled as winter storm hits Midwest, Chicago’s O’Hare
Hundreds of flights canceled as winter storm hits Midwest, Chicago’s O’Hare
Jim Vondruska/Getty ImagesCHICAGO -- A winter storm is hitting the Midwest with snow and wintry conditions, causing travel issues for many who were looking to get home following Thanksgiving.At least...
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November 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Hundreds of flights canceled as winter storm hits Midwest, Chicago’s O’Hare
Sunday Church Cancellations
Sunday Church Cancellations
The following churches do not have Sunday services: Emmanuel Baptist in Salem Little Grove Christian Church in...
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November 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Sunday Church Cancellations
Protesters arrested in NYC over possible ICE-related activity near Chinatown
Protesters arrested in NYC over possible ICE-related activity near Chinatown
Stephanie Keith/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Multiple people who were protesting possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Lower Manhattan were arrested Saturday, the New York Police Department...
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November 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Protesters arrested in NYC over possible ICE-related activity near Chinatown
Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
The ICC approved a $73 million rate increase for the utility By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois mdoughe...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Ameren residential gas customers to see average $3.65 increase on bills in January
Marion County Board Approves Budget with 2.9-Percent Levy Increase
Marion County Board Approves Budget with 2.9-Percent Levy Increase
The Marion County Board has voted to approve a $13,452,049 budget with a 2.9-percent property tax levy increas...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Marion County Board Approves Budget with 2.9-Percent Levy Increase
Woodlawn Man Hurt in Walnut Hill Crash
Woodlawn Man Hurt in Walnut Hill Crash
A 21-year-old Woodlawn man was injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash at 68 Main Street in Walnut Hill lat...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Woodlawn Man Hurt in Walnut Hill Crash
Fire Causes Minor Damage to Salem Home
Fire Causes Minor Damage to Salem Home
An early Saturday morning fire has caused minor damage to a Salem home. Salem Fire Protection District officia...
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November 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Fire Causes Minor Damage to Salem Home
Police Beat for Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Police Beat for Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Salem Police have arrested 24-year-old Mason Becker of Julia Drive in Salem for motor vehicle theft. He was re...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Police Beat for Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Salem Boys Basketball Team to Play Red Hill for 7th Place of Capitol Classic at 3 Saturday afternoon on WJBD-FM
Salem Boys Basketball Team to Play Red Hill for 7th Place of Capitol Classic at 3 Saturday afternoon on WJBD-FM
The Salem Wildcats fell to Lawrenceville 73 to 42 in the first game of the day at the Capitol Classic Tourname...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Salem Boys Basketball Team to Play Red Hill for 7th Place of Capitol Classic at 3 Saturday afternoon on WJBD-FM
New Orleans prepares for possible federal immigration crackdown
New Orleans prepares for possible federal immigration crackdown
Ryan Murphy/Getty Images(NEW ORLEANS) -- The federal government will be targeting New Orleans soon as its next city to ramp up immigration enforcement, sources with knowledge of the plans told ABC News.At...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
New Orleans prepares for possible federal immigration crackdown
Over 1,000 flights canceled nationwide as snowy weather hits upper Midwest
Over 1,000 flights canceled nationwide as snowy weather hits upper Midwest
E4C/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Over 1,000 flights have been canceled nationwide with the majority due to weather hitting the upper Midwest, according to FlightAware.Chicago O'Hare International Airport...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Over 1,000 flights canceled nationwide as snowy weather hits upper Midwest
Ukraine delegation on way to US for more peace talks
Ukraine delegation on way to US for more peace talks
Nikolas Mhtrousias/NurPhoto via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Ukraine is sending a high-level delegation to the U.S. on Saturday for more talks on the Trump administration’s new peace plan, ahead of White...
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November 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Ukraine delegation on way to US for more peace talks
Congressional Black Caucus fears GOP redistricting will shrink its numbers
Congressional Black Caucus fears GOP redistricting will shrink its numbers
Jemal Countess/Getty Images for MoveOn(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump's redistricting push to preserve a Republican majority in Congress and allied voting rights cases in Texas and Louisiana could...
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November 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Congressional Black Caucus fears GOP redistricting will shrink its numbers
2025 12/06 – Ronald Skiff, Jr.
2025 12/06 – Ronald Skiff, Jr.
Ronald Skiff, Jr., age 50 of Carlyle, passed away at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025. Ron was born in Al...
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November 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
2025 12/06 – Ronald Skiff, Jr.
Road conditions hazardous across large part of South Central Illinois North to Chicago area; US 50 Closed East of Iuka
Road conditions hazardous across large part of South Central Illinois North to Chicago area; US 50 Closed East of Iuka
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until midnight with up to four inches possible in some parts of So...
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November 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Road conditions hazardous across large part of South Central Illinois North to Chicago area; US 50 Closed East of Iuka
Saturday cancellations
Saturday cancellations
Kinmundy Christmas Parade canceled for tonight, rescheduled for Saturday, December 13th. Off Broadway Hair Sal...
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November 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Saturday cancellations
2025 12/03 – Shelba Burkett
2025 12/03 – Shelba Burkett
Shelba Burkett passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on Thursday, Dece...
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November 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
2025 12/03 – Shelba Burkett
2025 12/03 – Karole Kay Meyer
2025 12/03 – Karole Kay Meyer
Karole Kay Meyer, age 92 of Salem, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Karole was born on ...
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November 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
2025 12/03 – Karole Kay Meyer
2024 12/04 – John Edward Carroll
2024 12/04 – John Edward Carroll
John Edward Carroll, age 68 of Salem, formerly of Nokomis, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his ...
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November 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
2024 12/04 – John Edward Carroll
2025 12/03 – Linda J. Jones DeKalb
2025 12/03 – Linda J. Jones DeKalb
Linda J. Jones DeKalb, 75, of Sandoval, passed away peacefully, after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, ...
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November 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
2025 12/03 – Linda J. Jones DeKalb
Wildcats Blazing Hot in Win Over Olney, Finish Capital Classic Today with 2 Games
Wildcats Blazing Hot in Win Over Olney, Finish Capital Classic Today with 2 Games
The Salem Wildcats went 1-1 on the first day of the Capital Classic in Lawrenceville. Salem beat Olney in last...
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November 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Wildcats Blazing Hot in Win Over Olney, Finish Capital Classic Today with 2 Games