Centralia is a city in Marion and Clinton counties with a population of about 12,009. Founded in 1853 where two branches of the Illinois Central Railroad converged, it is also known as the original home of the PayDay candy bar.
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ISP: Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Centralia
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Illinois State Police Arrest Centralia Man After Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 3 Injured
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Man charged in quadruple shooting in Centralia, Illinois
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