As demonstrations for Black Lives Matter have erupted across the nation, looting has come hand-in-hand with it, with Christoper Hicks, Mt. Olive 3 Republican precinct committeeman, saying looting is never OK.
The city of Centralia has issued more than $995,400 in building permits during May, WJBD reported, but one permit to MC Power was responsible for most of the construction.
State officials are being asked by labor union representatives to take proactive measures to ensure the spread of COVID-19 is prevented at a Centralia residential facility.
Illinois Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) has asked small business owners across the state to submit a form detailing the impact COVID-19 has had on their business.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed his $1.6 billion budget, which heavily relies on getting his increased income tax proposal approved, before the General Assembly on Feb. 19, but has been receiving negative responses from Republican lawmakers.