FELONIES Joshua R. Tieman, 22 of Carlinville, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (>500<10k) in connection with a March 17 incident. Dustin A. Chapman, 43 of Franklin,...
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a traffic crash. An officer was dispatched...
Botanist William McClain of New Berlin and career orchardist Bob Malham will discuss the history of orchards in Macoupin County during a meeting of the Macoupin...
CLASS OF 2026 (SENIORS) High honor roll: Emily Bergen, DeShaunta Cooper Jackson, Brookelyn Crotchett, Marshall Garwood, Katherine Gerdes, Anna Giorgi, Collin Griffith, Madyson Grogg, Jule Hansmann,...
FELONIES Levi L. Twichell, 30 of Bunker Hill, is charged with aggravated DUI/license suspended or revoked and driving while revoked/suspended in connection with a March 22...
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to an assault....
HSHS St. Francis Hospital is offering opportunities for area teens to volunteer this summer through the 2026 Junior Volunteer Program. Applications are being accepted now through...
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night provided the administration with general direction regarding upcoming facility improvement projects, and...
From a terrifying first-time encounter with a grizzly bear to a complicated four-way negotiation to acquire horses, Brian “Fox” Ellis, Peoria, regaled members of the Macoupin...
FELONIES Melissa J. Hughes, 51 of Gillespie, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with an October 3, 2025, incident. Antonio M. Barron,...
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Zachary A. Johnston, 44 of Gillespie, was issued...
A collaboration spanning years and fueled by a shared passion for true-crime history has culminated in the publication of a new book, “Benld and the Booze...
The City of Benld appears poised to take a leadership role in pushing for the establishment of a Police Protection District in southeast Macoupin County. Council...
Macoupin County Public Transportation (MCPT), a division of the Macoupin County Public Health Department, is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of...
Ryan Dixon handily bested his opponent Quinn Reiher for the Republican Macoupin County Sheriff’s nominations a result of Tuesday’s primary election. Dixon took 62 percent of...
Montgomery and Macoupin counties are preparing for a week of focused mental health advocacy as nationally recognized keynote speaker and mental fitness coach Sam Anthony Lucania...
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026 An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a child custody issue. An...
