The number of positive COVID-19 cases continued to increase in South Central Illinois over the weekend and on Monday. The Marion and Jefferson County Health Departments reported eight new cases apiece, Clinton County 17, Wayne County five, and Fayette County two. Marion County Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow says four of the new cases are…… Read more »
CHICAGO (AP) — A 9-year-old boy was one of 105 homicide victims in Chicago in July, joining a grim roster of children who have been felled by the city’s gun violence. New statistics show that not only was July one of the deadliest months in the city’s history but the city is seeing more children…… Read more »
One employee at the Centralia Correctional Center has tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. The Illinois Department of Corrections reports the facility was immediately placed on medical quarantine with increased movement restrictions. Spokesperson Lindsey Hess says the Illinois Department of Corrections remains deliberate and aggressive in its response to COVID-19. All staff and inmates…… Read more »
A 25-year-old Salem man is being held in the Marion County Jail on multiple charges after leading sheriff’s deputies on a three-county long chase Sunday afternoon. John Phillips of Lynnwood Drive was eventually apprehended when attempting to flee on foot when his car ran out of gas and drove into a field on U.S. 51…… Read more »
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia has been named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list. The award recognizes the hospital’s ongoing commitment to keep patients safe by lowering infections and streamlining processes that focus on putting patient care first. SSM Health President Damon Harbison says the award recognizes their team’s daily dedication to their patients…… Read more »
The Salem City Council Monday night will consider ratification of new three- year contracts with the Fraternal Order of Police at the Salem Police Department and the Engineers and Operators Union which represents Public Works employees. The council will hear from the Chair of the Salem Historical Commission Luke Purcell on progress in opening the…… Read more »
Left to right: Pierre Wilmington and Kenneth Dalton, Junior. Marion County Sheriff’s Department booking photos. Wamac Police have arrested two men on multiple charges following an early Saturday morning chase through the Centralia and Wamac area. 37-year-old Pierre Wilmington of Hickory Ridge Drive in Centralia is being held in the Marion County Jail for armed…… Read more »
A 32-year-old Central City man is being held in the Marion County Jail on multiple charges following a domestic disturbance where he allegedly went outside and fired a gun in the air. Central City Police say Joshua Wood of North Morrison was eventually arrested for reckless discharge of a weapon, unlawful interference with a 911…… Read more »
Illinois Public Health Officials announced 1,467 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease on Sunday. There were also 14 additional confirmed deaths, including a female in her 90s from Montgomery County. Both the Fayette County and Wayne County Health Departments reported one more positive COVID-19 case on Sunday. The Fayette County case is a male in…… Read more »
The Illinois Department of Public Health will provide three days of free on-site testing for COVID-19 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Carlyle. The testing will be done from eight am to four pm each day. The only requirement is that you have a valid phone number. Individuals with or…… Read more »