The author of “Coal Mines on the Prairie” will hold a book signing event on Saturday, September 2 at the Illinois Coal Museum at Gillespie starting...
SRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding the public about the importance of focusing on roadway safety as children across the state prepare to head...
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2023 An officer was dispatched to Farley Lane at Gillespie Lake in reference to a domestic dispute. An officer was dispatched to the...
With the start of the school year looming next week, members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education took action Thursday night to...
JoDanni’s Amore will be open one night only from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 14 where patrons can purchase a ticket in advance for...
Cases filed during July 30-August 5, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. MISDEMEANORS Jason Johnson, 41 of Fidelity,...
The Macoupin County Public Health Department will be offering the updated “Take Charge of Your Health” workshop starting on Tuesday, August 22 at the United Community...
The Gillespie Coal Museum is sponsoring its 5th annual “Football Pool Fundraiser”. Two different pools are available through www.runyourpool.com including a basic “Elimination Pool” for $10 and...
Carlinville will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to...
SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2023 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to aggravated battery. An officer...
Meeting in special session Monday night, the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education accepted “with regret” the resignations of BenGil Elementary School teachers Jay...
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation (DII) officials arrested 66-year-old James Dawson of Hillsboro for custodial sexual misconduct, a class 3 felony, and criminal...
Cases filed during July 23-29, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Kenneth Hannah, 44 of Girard, is...
SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2023 An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a domestic dispute. An officer was dispatched...
A Gillespie man was sentenced to 60 years in the Illinois Department of Human Services for the 2019 death of his mother. Macoupin County State’s Attorney...
The annual homecoming celebration in the Village of Dorchester will take place the first weekend of August starting Friday, August 5 and ending August 6. The...
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted Monday night to declare lots owned by the district in the City of Gillespie...
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has announced that the remains of Radanovich, 23, of Mount Olive reported missing during World War II was accounted for...
SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2023 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and North Hard Road in Mt. Clare. Alexander A. Dopuch, 28, of Benld...
Each year we hold the Bike MS: Gateway Getaway in Godfrey to raise critical funds and create awareness around our movement. This year, on Saturday and...