About Marshall Local
Your community. Your news. Always free.
Serving Marshall & Clark County
Marshall Local is your free, digital-first source for news and information serving Marshall, Illinois — the seat of Clark County. Marshall has a rich history as a crossroads community along the old National Road, and it deserves local news coverage that honors that legacy.
When the local paper closed its doors, residents were left without a dependable source for the news that affects their daily lives. Marshall Local exists to fill that gap — covering city government, schools, Clark County board meetings, community events, and everything in between. Free to read. Always.
Meet Your Publisher
Chris Russell
Publisher & FounderChris Russell is a third-generation newspaper publisher whose family has been serving Illinois communities since his grandfather bought the local paper in 1942. After decades in community journalism, Chris founded Windmill Media to bring free, digital-first local news back to communities that have lost their local voice.
Marshall Local is built on one simple belief: residents deserve to know what their elected officials are doing, and a community without local news coverage can’t hold anyone accountable. That’s not acceptable — and that’s why we’re here.
What We Cover
Marshall Local delivers comprehensive coverage across all areas of community life in Marshall and Clark County:
🏛️ City & County Government
Marshall City Council, Clark County Board, and all committee meetings affecting Marshall residents.
🎓 Schools & Education
School board meetings, district updates, and news affecting Marshall students and families.
🏈 High School Sports
Schedules, scores, and coverage of Marshall Lions athletics.
📅 Events & Community
Community events, library news, and local happenings in Marshall and Clark County.
⚖️ Planning & Zoning
Clark County Planning and Zoning hearings and decisions that affect your property and neighborhood.
📢 Submit Your News
Residents can submit news tips, events, and announcements directly to our team.
Part of the Windmill Media Network
Marshall Local is proudly part of Windmill Media — a growing network of free, digital-first local news sites serving communities across Illinois. Our mission is simple: every community deserves to know what’s happening in their hometown.
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