The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the Lincoln Service, Carl Sandburg/Illinois Zephyr and Illini/Saluki state-supported Amtrak trains will resume full-service effective July 19. Service...
State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) will be hosting Coffee and Conversation events throughout the 95th district to meet with constituents, hear their feedback, and provide updates on...
The Gillespie City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to offer a one-year dispatching services agreement for the Gillespie-Benld Ambulance Service at a cost of $12,000....
Two Benld residents had to be airlifted to area hospitals following a two-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon on Illinois Route 138 in Benld. Illinois State Police said...
The Macoupin County Public Health Department continues to report and monitor new COVID-19 cases in Macoupin County and encourage county residents to become vaccinated and to...
Zion Lutheran Church located at 500 South Old Route 66 in Mt. Olive will be holding a Rummage and Plant Sale on September 10 and 11...
Macoupin County has upgraded its historic landmarks and places of interest website, and it’s asking for the public to help. When the county first started their...
The Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) has confirmed the first positive pool for West Nile Virus in Macoupin County for 2021. A pool of mosquitoes...
Blackburn College announced on Friday its Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester. Students named to the Dean’s list must earn a grade point average of...
CARLINVILLE, IL – Area State Farm agents recently presented a $10,000 donation to support Blackburn College’s “Blackburn and Beyond” program. A federally-approved comprehensive transition program, Blackburn...
SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Henry Street regarding a domestic dispute. An officer was dispatched to the 200...
Cases filed during June 27 – July 3, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Christian Garrison, 21...
JoDanni’s Amore will sponsor a fundraiser on Thursday, July 22 to benefit the Frank Bertetti Benld Public Library through delivery orders, carry-out orders, and a one...
Regional Superintendent R.O.E. #40 and EMS Appreciation Day facilitator, Michelle Mueller, presented $1000 checks to Bunker Hill fireman BOE Yeager and Bunker Hill Ambulance Service Treasurer,...
The Benld City Council on Tuesday night approved an annual appropriations ordinance projecting expenditures of up to $1,818,422.76 for the current fiscal year. The meeting was...
SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of East Chestnut Street regarding a domestic dispute. An officer was dispatched to the...
A trivia night fundraiser held by Gillespie Public Library to benefit the Gillespie Cemetery is scheduled for Saturday, July 10 at the Gillespie Civic Center. Trivia...
SPRINGFIELD — Lincoln Land Community College conferred more than 1,400 degrees and certificates at the college’s virtual commencement ceremony Friday, May 14. The graduate list below is in alphabetical...
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 teachers union have rejected the school board’s initial contract offer as the current contract ticks down to its...
Cases filed during June 20 – 26, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Ashley Jaggie, 33 of...