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...
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...
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night voted unanimously to accept the district’s annual financial report, chose an insurance...
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...
Quentin is the son of Shain Tooley and Missy Neubert Welch. Quentin grew up in Mt. Olive and graduated from Mt. Olive High School in 2015...
FELONIES Andrew T. Zenner, 63 of Staunton, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with an October 17 incident. Jeb A. Curtis, 19...
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025 Nicole D. Hancock, 37 of Benld, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear expired driver’s license, and a...
A century ago, a hotel was a landmark at the area that became Beaver Dam State Park in south-central Macoupin County. The structure has lived on...
The Macoupin County Democratic Party is proud to announce its 16th Annual Unity Dinner, to be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Gillespie Municipal...
FELONIES Alexander G. E. McDowell, 33 of Staunton, is charged with aggravated fleeing in connection with an October 12 incident. Marshall P. Simmons, 33 of Carlinville,...
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night accepted an annual audit completed by Scheffel-Boyle Certified Public Accountants, Alton, approved a new building permit form...
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Elm Street in reference to criminal damage to property. An officer was...
Macoupin County Board members on Tuesday night agreed to enter into a $190,000 contract with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick, Inc. Springfield, to engineer and design Phase...
GILLESPIE, IL — 2:18 Missions, a local mission team based in Gillespie, is hosting a cookout fundraiser at Randy’s Market in Benld. The event will take...
Blacksmiths from throughout Illinois will gather at the Macoupin County Historical Society’s blacksmith shop from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 1, for the Illinois Valley...
The Partnership for Educational Excellence, a 501(c)3 non-for-profit, all-volunteer education foundation, is pleased to mark the resumption of its classroom mini-grant program in all three Gillespie...
Members of the Gillespie City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to implement a one percent Public Safety sales tax on retail goods sold in Gillespie....
FELONIES Robert J. Lewis, 46 of Florissant, MO, is charged with manufacturing/delivering 1<15 grams of fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a weapon in...
