The variant COVID strain found in the United Kingdom is now being confirmed in Illinois. The new strain was first found in Colorado about two weeks ago and has been popping up in several other states and has now been confirmed in a Chicago patient. State Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike says it’s not…… Read More »
What remains of a small vacant home at 1203 South Cherry that had been converted from a garage following a Sunday morning fire. Photo by Tim Ferguson. A single-story condemned home at 1203 South Cherry burned in a Sunday morning fire. Centralia City firefighters say the home was fully engulfed in flames when spotted…… Read More »
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Saturday night that the Southern Illinois Region that includes Marion, Jefferson, and Wayne Counties is advancing to Tier 1 Mitigation. The change will allow indoor dining at 25-percent of capacity or 25 people per room effective immediately. The guidelines also say reservations are required and limited to two…… Read More »
Fire engulfs a vacant apartment house at 130 Condit in Centralia early Sunday morning. Photo by Tim Ferguson. A home converted into at least four apartments was heavily damaged by fire early Sunday morning. While the building at 130 Condit at the intersection of North Hickory was listed as abandoned, electricity and gas were…… Read More »
A 19-year-old Irvington man is in custody at the Marion County Jail on multiple charges after leading Centralia Police on a chase that ended out of town early Sunday morning. Isaak Clark of East Superior was arrested for aggravated fleeing and eluding, driving under the influence, reckless driving, resisting or obstructing arrest and possession of…… Read More »
E.J. Liddell scored 26 points and No. 21 Ohio State beat No. 14 Illinois 87-81 in their Big Ten matchup. The game was very physical, mostly in the second half, including one technical foul called on Ohio State’s Duane Washington Jr. The officials had to step in many times to avoid fights. Washington’s Justin Ahrens…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals and ace Jack Flaherty have not agreed to terms on a 2021 contract and they have swapped figures for salary arbitration. The 25-year-old Flaherty has asked for $3.9 million and the team is offering $3 million. The sides can come to an agreement until an arbitrator hears…
