While rummaging through some articles at the Coal Museum, I came across one that struck my fancy. It was from the Illinois State Journal and the...
Benld city offices will officially move to their new digs at 218 East Central Avenue this week. City Clerk Terri Koyne reported during Monday night’s regular...
FELONIES Casey W. Hammon, 36 of Mt. Olive, is charged with three counts of residential burglary in connection with a December 3, 4, and 5 incident....
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2024 Kelly M. Dunn, 37 of Benld, was issued a citation for illegal parking on LJ Avenue. Shellie J. West, 60 of Nokomis,...
The Gillespie Public Library is having a promotional giveaway during the month of December. The “December Spin Giveaway” will allow patrons to spin for prizes each...
Limited Spots Available, Register By December 20 This winter, Blackburn College invites children ages 6-12 to participate in an exciting All-Sports Camp from December 30-31, 2024 and January 2-3, 2025....
Madison Communications sponsored the Community Hope Center’s Christmas Toy Drive once again this year. The new and unwrapped toys for girls and boys ages 0-12 were...
Gillespie City alderman hammered out details for spending down federal grant funds during Monday night’s regular monthly meeting of the city council. Council members also voted...
Wants Business to Be Safe, Fun Place for All Ages A familiar face has taken over a Litchfield game and hobby business designed to provide a...
FELONIES Cory F. Stoops, 34 of Bunker Hill, is charged with domestic battery with a prior charge in connection with a November 30 incident. Carrie L....
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2024 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Elm Street. A 17-year-old male from Staunton was arrested for improper lane...
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2024 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Jaylen M. Ronald, 22 of Gillespie, was issued a citation...
FELONIES Kyle W. Bennett, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with a felon failure to return from furlough in connection with a November 8 incident. MISDEMEANORS Dewey...
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night, Nov. 25, celebrated BenGil Elementary School’s earning of “exemplary” status from the...
HSHS St. Francis Hospital invites the community to view a live recreation of the night of the Savior’s birth at a drive-thru nativity scene on Thursday,...
FELONIES Rex J. White, 49 of Mount Olive, is charged with aggravated fleeing police (21 mph over), reckless driving, improper use of registration/title, unlicensed, operating a...
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2024 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Michael C. Malone, 59 of Melbourne, Florida, was arrested for...
FELONIES Levi T. Kroll, 35 of Eagarville, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer in connection with a November 10 incident. David J. Karrick,...
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2024 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash. An officer was...
The Village of Eagarville is once again hosting its annual Mrs. Claus Sweets & Treats Shoppe. Please join us on December 14, 2024, from 9:00 am...
