Jerry J. “Jon” Eldred, 87 of Carlinville, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025, at Litchfield Health and Rehab...
Ralph David Glassbrenner, 69 of Plainview, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 4:40 pm....
Christina Ann McLain, 47 of Benld, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 9:14 a.m....
Robert G. Zieler, 88 of Gillespie, died at Community Memorial Hospital, Staunton on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 2:04 a.m....
Frederick Oscar Kahler, 89 of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center, Gillespie on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at...
Terry Dean Plovich, 78 of Benld, died at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at...
Rev. Avis June Richardson, 93, of Staunton, exchanged her earthly home for an eternal home on April 4, 2025. She...
Marlin Ernest “Butch” Gruelle Jr., 66 of Litchfield, died at his residence on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 6:43 pm....
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a juvenile issue. An officer was...
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois youth turkey hunters harvested a preliminary record total of 2,091 birds during the 2025 youth turkey season, breaking the previous harvest record of 2,010...
FELONIES David R. Maier, 61 of Carlinville, is charged with methamphetamine deliver (15<100) grams and possession of methamphetamine (15<100) grams in connection with a March 28...
The Emergency Management Agency of Illinois and Macoupin County is hosting a “Severe Weather Brief” program on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 6 pm at the...
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulia Mobile Driver’s Unit will be at the Benld Public Library on Tuesday, May 6 from 10 am to 2 pm. Services...
2:18 Missions held its 7th annual trivia fundraiser on March 30. A strong core of supporters came out, and fun was had by all. The winning...
SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Central Avenue in Benld. Ryan E. Pittman, 23 of Staunton, was given...
Bruce Hobkirk, 69, passed away on April 2, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Bruce was born October 11, 1955, in Carlinville to Donald...
FELONIES Jacob Scoggins, 24 of Virden, is charged with burglary in connection with a March 21 incident. Kara R. Eden, 42 of Staunton, is charged with...
Richard A. Holtorf, 84 of Dorchester, passed away peacefully at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center surrounded by his loving family on March 30, 2025. He was...
