Debra Lynne Nangle, 72, of Litchfield, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Springfield. She was born on January 25, 1953, a daughter of Richard Edward...
Ronald D. Semplowski, 66 of Gillespie, died in Carlinville on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was born on May 9, 1959, in Litchfield to Walter J.Semplowski...
Donald Bernard Swann, 72 of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 12:20 a.m. He was born on May 1, 1953,...
In a decisive finish that underscored his rising dominance in Illinois Class 1A cross country, senior Chaz Oberkfell of Gillespie High School claimed the state title...
The community is invited to participate in a family-friendly, drive-thru charity event aimed at keeping local students warm this winter. The “Warm Up Our Kids” drive-thru...
A Macoupin County jury found Jeffrey D. Brown, 50, of Sawyerville guilty of aggravated battery with a firearm in connection with the shooting death of Rodney...
Georgia-Pacific announced that its corrugated plant in Mt. Olive will be permanently closed by December 31, with the facility to stay open for the next 60...
John Lee Kellenberger, 69 of Litchfield, died at 7:52 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. He was born on...
Gary Frank Birkenkamp, 66 of Litchfield, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in Springfield. He was born in Litchfield on April 20, 1959, a son of...
Denny Anderson, 74 of Gillespie, died at Christian Hospital Northeast, St. Louis, MO on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:28 pm. She was born on July...
Believed to be First Work Solely Dedicated to Illinois in the Revolution A new book on Illinois’ leaders and actions in the Revolutionary War helps celebrate...
Contributed content Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds residents to test, inspect and replace any broken or expired smoke and CO...
Class of 2026 (Seniors) High honor roll: Emily Bergen, Deshaunta Cooper Jackson, Marshall Garwood, Katherine Gerdes, Carson Hailstone, Jule Hansmann, Jersey Helvey, Lillianna Jones, Ava Parish,...
New Plaza Enhances Community Connection and Accessibility at Entrance to Historic Dawes Gymnasium and the Woodward Athletic Center CARLINVILLE, ILL. – Blackburn College hosted a special ceremony...
Eugene Joseph Feldmann, 81 of Worden, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at BJC Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by his loving family. He was...
Carol Joyce (Hammond) Grossglauser, 86 of Gillespie, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 7:05 am. She was born on November 13,...
The Gillespie community is proud to partner with ImpactLife to host a Community Blood Drive on Monday, November 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The...
SPRINGFIELD – Turkey hunters in Illinois harvested 255 wild turkeys during the 2025 fall firearm season Oct. 18-26, compared to 294 harvested last year. The record harvest...
In observance of National Diaper Needs Awareness Week, the Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) announced a record-breaking diaper drive, collecting 5,196 diapers to assist families...
Leslie “Les” U. Massey, 71 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 5:29 pm. He was born on June 30, 1954...
