SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Street for a domestic dispute. MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street to take a report on a civil matter. TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the Police Department to […]
Company announces closure of four Illinois coal-burning power plants
Vistra Energy announced Wednesday it is closing its coal-burning power plants in Canton, Havana, Hennepin and Coffeen causing nearly 300 people to lose their jobs. The company blamed the retirement of the four power plants on the new revisions to the Multi-Pollutant Standard Rule introduced by the Illinois Pollution Control Board saying the closure of the […]
Manar holds road naming ceremony for fallen Vietnam veteran
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Andy Manar gathered with community members, veterans groups and the family and friends of Marine Lance Cpl. Charles Heinemeier in Bunker Hill today for a road naming ceremony in honor of the Vietnam veteran. Earlier this spring, the Illinois General Assembly adopted Manar’s Senate Joint Resolution 9, which designates a stretch […]
Benld Council learns about cultural tourism project
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night learned details about a cultural heritage project spearheaded by the University of Illinois that ultimately could bring visitors to Benld and surrounding communities as part of a larger, regional effort. The council also took formal action to approve a maintenance contract for the city’s sewer system […]
After school lego program starts at Benld Library Sept 3
The After School Lego Program will start back on Tuesday, September 3. The program is held from 3:00 until 4:30 at the Benld Library. All ages are invited to come and build with our Lego’s. Please do not bring your personal building pieces. If your child enjoys creating with Lego’s please join us each week. […]
Death of Michael Wayne Robinson
Michael Wayne Robinson, 68 of Staunton, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019, at his residence in Staunton. He was born on November 4, 1950, in Jonesboro, AR, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luther & Faye (Parker) Robinson. He married Katherine Leadbetter on July 29, 1972, in St. Louis, MO and she survives. […]
Take charge of your health workshop begins Aug. 25
Anyone living with a chronic disease such as heart disease, IBS, chronic pain, diabetes, depression, arthritis, thyroid disease knows there is no cure, but these conditions can be managed. The Take Charge of Your Health workshop can help you be in control of your health. Registration is now open for the upcoming Take Charge of […]
Manar’s legislation creating Property Tax Relief Task Force becomes law
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – A new bipartisan task force will be created to find ways to save taxpayers money under a new law sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker. Senate Bill 1932 creates the Property Tax Relief Task Force, which […]
Death of Cecil Phillip Canoy
Cecil Phillip Canoy, 63 of Carlinville, passed away Saturday evening, August 17, 2019, at his residence in Carlinville. Cecil was born October 21, 1955, to John and Pearl (Motsenbocker) Canoy in Troy, MO. While living in Missouri, Cecil drove a mail truck in St. Louis, MO. He later moved to Carlinville and he had been employed […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital auxiliary gift shop presents $8,000 check to hospital
LITCHFIELD – HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary volunteers presented Jim Timpe, hospital president/CEO, with a check in the amount of $8,000 at the auxiliary’s June general meeting. The check represents proceeds raised through the gift shop sales. Timpe is pictured with many of the auxilians who volunteer in the gift shop. Back row, left to right, […]
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