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Local News

With Trump barely mentioned, Illinois Republicans focus on common enemy: Pritzker
1h ago
Amid Democratic scandals, Illinois Republicans hoping to flip legislative seats
2h ago
Salem Grade School Board sees positive tentative budget after $1.5-million deficit last year
2h ago
Both drivers injured in crash at Green Street and Odin Roads
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Both drivers injured when small school bus and SUV collide south of Mt. Vernon
2h ago
Balloon Fest opens Friday afternoon; continues through Sunday
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Weather

FYI

Salem Recycling Trailer to remain in operation this week
Salem LIFTS boil order for portion of West Main Street
Boil Order LIFTED for area southest of West Fourth Street in Kinmundy
Bernard Road Bridge Near Myers Road Closed Due to Unsafe Conditions
Racetrack Road Bridge South of Route 161 Closed

Blogs

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Local Sports

Thompson's Walk-Off Helps Odin/Patoka Still To Win
8h ago
Boys Golf Recap
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Annies 7th at Nashville Invite...Hodge 4th --- Marion Gets Tri-Win
8h ago
Rockets Win Battle of Salem....Patoka Still Undefeated....SC Wins Again
8h ago

National News

Lindsay Clancy's defense rests case after psychiatrist testimony
1h ago
Woman arrested for allegedly plotting New York state Capitol attack
Aug 20, 2026
Trump shows off multimillion-dollar White House helipad and adds his signature
Aug 20, 2026
Pregnant woman has been held for weeks following immigration lawyer scam, family says
Aug 20, 2026
14 face charges related to alleged cocaine ring at Penn State fraternities
Aug 19, 2026
Padres minor league coach detained by ICE at El Paso airport Aug 18, 2026
Minnesota sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial Aug 18, 2026
Navy ship without power for 4 days in South China Sea Aug 18, 2026
14 face charges related to alleged cocaine ring at Penn State fraternities Aug 18, 2026

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 8/18/26
Aug 19, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 8/17/26
Aug 18, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 8/16/26
Aug 17, 2026

Business News

Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada hurtle toward deadline amid trade talks
1h ago

Political News

FBI seizes former Rep. Swallwell's phone, devices as part of criminal probe, sources said
Aug 20, 2026
Trump picks White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton for top FDA job
Aug 19, 2026
Takeaways from Tuesday primaries: Trump endorsement only goes so far
Aug 19, 2026
Judge clears way for termination of Ethiopians' Temporary Protected Status
Aug 18, 2026

World News

'Massive' Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 15 people, Zelenskyy says
Aug 20, 2026
Trump announces temporary pause on Canada tariffs, citing new deal
Aug 19, 2026
US-South Korea military drills to end early after Trump order, Seoul says
Aug 19, 2026
Trump scales back US-South Korea drills, cites 'very good' ties with Kim Jong Un
Aug 17, 2026

Health News

At least 55 sickened in salmonella, E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts
1h ago
Personalized mRNA cancer vaccine shows promise in extending lifespan in melanoma trial
Aug 19, 2026
Sen. Warren demands answers from RFK Jr. over 'calamitous' response to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Aug 14, 2026
More than 24,000 cyclosporiasis infections reported as new cases appear to slow: CDC
Aug 12, 2026

Entertainment News

Meghan Markle to return to acting with move back to UK: Report
29m ago
Noah Wyle stars in 'The Pitt' season 3 teaser trailer
2h ago
Weekend Watchlist: What's new in theaters, on streaming
3h ago

Country Music News

Farm Aid, featuring Neil Young and John Mellencamp, to air on CNN
Aug 20, 2026
Report: Post Malone engaged
Aug 20, 2026
Why Kenny Chesney went all the way to Hawaii for a 'Goldfish'
Aug 19, 2026
'Hillbilly Girl with the Blues' Lacy J. Dalton returns to Nashville
Aug 19, 2026