SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Oak Street and 4th Street in Benld. Samantha N. Cuevas, 35 of Benld, was issued a...
A month after approving an austere budget for fiscal 2026, the focus remained on government finances during the Macoupin County Board’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night....
The Gillespie Methodist Church announces its annual fall pumpkin patch, a family-friendly destination for decorations, carving, and seasonal treats. The patch is located at 900 West...
Gillespie aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to make a first payment of $362,817.33 to Stutz Excavating, Alton, for the recently started Steetscape project. Stutz is the...
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025 An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road in reference to a male riding a lawn mower down Route 4. Joshua M. Turpin,...
FELONIES Trey W. Fenton, 34 of Mount Olive, is charged with criminal trespass to a residence with a person present in connection with a September 4...
Tony’s Park in Eagarville will come alive with color, excitement, and family fun at the Fall Festival and Fireworks event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, beginning...
The City of Gillespie, in partnership with local communities and Best Business Assistance, LLC, is proud to announce the launch of the BizBuzz Bootcamp, a dynamic...
The Secretary of State Mobile Driver’s Unit and the Illinois State Treasurer’s I-Cash program will be at the Benld Public Library, 308 East Central Avenue, on...
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2025 An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue to Westview Apartments in reference to illegal parking. Officers assisted Illinois...
FELONIES Brandon C. Malloy, 20 of Litchfield, is charged with aggravated fleeing, disregarding a stop sign, and violating license class in connection with an August 18...
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025 Randy L. Baldwin, 35 of Benld, was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for manufacturing and delivery of...
Once infamous for bootlegging during Prohibition, the City of Benld will soon have a legal whisky distilling operation. City Council members voted unanimously last Monday night...
Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Macoupin County man with dissemination of child sexual abuse material. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration...
FELONIES Melissa S. Bruhn, 48 of Staunton, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer in connection with an August 24 incident. Jeffrey A. Bates,...
Three Macoupin County law enforcement officers have been charged with aggravated battery in a public place after allegedly beating a Staunton resident over the weekend at...
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education approved on second reading a policy to govern parent-funded sports protocols. In other action Monday...
FELONIES Brandon S. Hornback, 44 of Moro, is charged with retail theft/display merchandise (>$300) and theft/display merchandise with a previous conviction in connection with a July...
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2025 An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Adams Street in reference to an ordinance issue. Caleb E. Turner, 21 of...
Members of the Macoupin County Board on Tuesday night voted unanimously to approve a county budget for fiscal 2025-26 authorizing expenditures of $28.2 million. The budget...
