A 46-year-old Litchfield woman was struck Thursday evening by a pickup truck when attempting to cross the intersection of Union Avenue and Monroe Street in Litchfield and later succumbed to her injuries at HSHS St. Francis Hospital. Illinois State Police said Lorie McDonald, 46 of Litchfield, was the pedestrian and was on the west side […]
Graham Correctional Center to receive over $2.5 million for improvements
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans. State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) is pleased to announce the release of over $2.5 million for two projects at Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro. The work at the prison will include the replacement of lock controls and their associated intercom equipment. Additionally, the prison will receive over 167,000 […]
John Winans receives certified financial planner certification
Contributed article by Bathurst Financial Group. John Winans, CFP® a financial advisor with Bathurst Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Litchfield, Illinois recently obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification. Winans successfully completed the rigorous requirements that include coursework and a series of examinations covering financial planning, risk management, […]
Wilsonville Board of Trustees changes meeting dates for 2019
Starting in January, the Wilsonville Board of Trustees will meet on the third Tuesday of each month instead of the first Monday as a result of action taken by the board during its regular November meeting Monday night. Additionally, the board voted to hold its all-committee meeting every other month on the first Monday of […]
Timmermeier concludes excellent career for Blackburn Volleyball
CARLINVILLE – Shelsie Timmermeier, a senior middle blocker from Gillespie, concluded an excellent career for the Blackburn College volleyball team this fall. The 6’0 Timmermeier appeared in all 28 matches for Blackburn and finished the season with 125 kills. She recorded fifteen kills to go along with three block assists in Blackburn’s four-set victory over […]
Macoupin tends toward GOP in General Election: Manar, Bourne win re-election, while county voters back Rauner for Governor
Once a reliable stronghold for Democrats, Macoupin County leaned to the right in Tuesday’s general election. Just under 57 percent of the county’s 32,151 registered voters cast ballots, including many who took advantage of early voting and vote-by-mail opportunities. That’s nearly identical to voter turnout in 2014, the last midterm election when Macoupin voters favored […]
Carlinville man killed in two-vehicle accident over the weekend
A 66-year-old Carlinville man was killed Saturday evening, November 3, on Illinois Route 111 approximately two miles south of Chesterfield in Macoupin County when a vehicle drove into the oncoming lane and struck a vehicle head-on. The Macoupin County Coroner’s Office said Lyndall Huff, 66 of Carlinville, was killed in the accident. Macoupin County Coroner […]
Wall of Honor applications being accepted
New inductees will be honored at the annual Wall of Honor induction ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, March 10 2019. Applications are now being accepted. The following criteria must be met: The candidate must be an alumnus or an alumna (one who has attended or has graduated) of a Community Unit School District No. […]
Illinois ARA and SEIU endorse Sen. Andy Manar; candidates Clark and Londrigan
Contributed article by Friends of Andy Manar. Members and leaders of the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans (IARA) and Service Employees International Union Healthcare Illinois (SEIU) were on hand to announce their joint endorsement of State Senator Andy Manar (48th District), Candidate Dillon Clark for State Rep.(95th District) and Candidate for Congressional District 13 Betsy Dirksen Londrigan today in Springfield. Sen. Manar pledged his continued support […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital to host Ladies Bee Well Event on Nov. 1
HSHS St. Francis Hospital will host a Ladies Bee Well wellness event on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 from 5-8 p.m. Participants will enjoy an evening of prizes, wine, coffee, hors d’ouevres, giveaways, health screenings and education, laughs and more. The hospital Gift Shop will be open during the event and a special book and gift […]
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