They deliver a message that ordinary people can influence important decisions Staunton, IL – On February 29th, Staunton-native and former State Senator Michael Bond was joined...
Replaces Gus Ottersburg Just two weeks after Gus Ottersburg resigned from the City Council of Gillespie, Steve Kluthe gets sworn in to fulfill the position until...
Ongoing effort for “open government” in Macoupin County Carlinville – Last month at the County Board’s January meeting, Board Chairman Andy Manar and County Clerk Pete...
48th District residents fed up with ‘Chicago knows best’ attitude Bunker Hill, IL – Macoupin County Board Chairman and candidate for State Senate in the 48th...
City turns to grant for solution Diana Wallace and Mike Marinacci explained their concern over the recent sewer problems during a regular scheduled council meeting on...
Would save at least $1,021 each month at the Sewer Plant During a regularly scheduled meeting on February 13, the City of Gillespie heard from Clint...
Manar says he’ll work to abolish the “reward your friends program” and focus on making college affordable for struggling middle class families BUNKER HILL, IL –...
“The State is broke” The Area Rotary met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 24th at Toni’s Restaurant in Benld. Wayne Rosenthal, the 98th district...
County records dating as far back as 1972 added to new public website; most recent county audit now available online in its entirety Carlinville – Evidenced...
Voter maintenance really helps The Area Rotary met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 17th at Toni’s Restaurant in Benld. Pete Duncan, the county clerk...
OPPOSES CLOSURE OF SPRINGFIELD POSTAL FACILITY Board Adopts Resolution Opposing Closure Citing Job Loss, Inefficiencies and Negative Impact on Small Business Carlinville – From Shipman north...
New squad car still in the works Dave Link returned to Monday nights meeting on January 9 to inform the council that work is still in...
Veteran’s Memorial Ceremony Slated for January 21 Toni Wargo from the library visited the council meeting on January 9th to update the council on the work...
In a regular scheduled council meeting on December 12, Mickey Robinson questioned city attorney Rick Vertichio about a problem “that has risen in the past year...
Ned Newingham came before the Gillespie City Council on December 12 during a regular scheduled meeting because, “[he] is tired of reading things in the paper...
Savant chooses to uphold supervisor position The Benld City Council met for a special meeting on Monday, November 21 to discuss personnel issues. On the last...
At Gillespie’s regularly scheduled city council meeting on November 14th Jim Alderson expressed concerns over the Clark Street water line. Alderson presented some of the past...
Jim Savant, Supervisor of the streets and alleys in Benld, informed the City Council that he is resigning “from all supervisor duties” during a regular scheduled...
The second annual Vince Demuzio took place Saturday, November 5 at Gillespie Civic Center. Hundreds of supports packed the center and enjoyed a catered meal by...
Gillespie City Council met in a special meeting on November 7, but the lawyers were not able to make the meeting to discuss union contracts so...