Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night voted to adopt an amended budget for the fiscal year that ended...
FELONIES Kelsey E. McKinney, 36 of Virden, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a June 27 incident. Natosha L. Michaelis, 38...
SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2025 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Ave and Kentucky Street in Benld. Dawson J. Clark, 18 of Benld, was issued...
GILLESPIE, IL — For 28 years, the Gillespie community has demonstrated its unwavering dedication to supporting local students through the longstanding Project Kid Kare initiative. This...
As summer heats up, the need for blood donations remains strong, and local residents are encouraged to step up and make a difference. The Mt. Olive...
CARLINVILLE, Ill. (July 8, 2025) – Jenna Beck of Plainview has been named to the Blackburn College Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must...
SPRINGFIELD – The University of Illinois Springfield has announced the names of 714 students who earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Spring Semester...
FELONIES Ronnie R. Cook, 54 of Sorento, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a May 12 incident. Michael L. Ridenhour, 45...
SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025 An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake in reference to suspicious behavior and criminal trespass to property. An officer was dispatched to...
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced that Dennis Roeske, 33, of Gillespie, was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for methamphetamine...
The Gillespie community is proud to partner with ImpactLife to host a Community Blood Drive on Monday, July 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The...
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2025 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Central in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute and criminal damage...
FELONIES Juston R. Morgan, 45 of Staunton, is charged with murder/intent to kill/injure and aggravated domestic battery in connection with a June 14 incident. Jacob G....
The Benld City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a new ordinance governing livestock within the city limits. The new ordinance, which has been under discussion...
FELONIES Amy J. Frizzo, 51 of Staunton, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery on a peace officer and resisting arrest in connection with a...
Meeting Tuesday evening, June 10, the Macoupin County Board approved four resolutions paving the way for the replacement of a structurally deficient bridge on Hagaman Road...
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2025 An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a residential burglary. An officer was dispatched...
Members of the Gillespie City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to approve an appropriation of $15,758,490 for the fiscal year that began May 1. State...
SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College has announced its full-time and part-time President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2025 semester. Part-time students are enrolled...
The 2:18 Missions Team, a dedicated local outreach group based in Gillespie, is excited to announce its upcoming cookout fundraiser to support its community initiatives. The...
