SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2021 Carrie B. Banfield, 35, of Moro was arrested on a warrant for driving while license is revoked and a warrant out of...
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced vaccination locations across the state are prepared to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to youth ages 12 through 15...
A newly seated Gillespie City Council on Monday night got its first glimpse of a proposed ordinance to govern the use of fireworks within the city...
Sydney Bires, the daughter of Ann and John Bires, signed a letter of intent last week to play softball at the next level. In front of...
Cases filed during May 2 – May 8, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Carrie Banfield, 35...
A recent work on Abraham Lincoln’s connections and legacy in Alton has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence from the Illinois State Historical Society. Lincoln in Alton,...
Gillespie High School announced this year’s students recognized as Illinois State Scholars and Silver Medallion Recipient. These top-performing students are selected annually based on their ACT...
At the direction of the Macoupin County Board, the county’s website now has a single page for information and applications for any licenses and permits a...
Cases filed during April 25-May 1, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Dawn Shales, 52 of Carlinville,...
SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Street regarding a domestic dispute. Kimberly L. Ashmore, 51, of Gillespie was...
Gillespie CUSD 7 will conduct a summer food service program which will provide free meals that meet SFSP federal guidelines to all children 18 years of...
To make vaccination more convenient for the county’s residents, the Macoupin County Public Health Department has taken the COVID-19 vaccine clinics on the road with the...
Property tax payments will become more affordable and easier in Macoupin County starting in 2022. Property owners in the county will be able to pay their...
Michelle Smith, President of the local Federation of Teachers union, addressed the Gillespie CUSD 7 school board Monday evening to express the union’s desire that remote...
Gearing up for an expanded program, members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night approved hiring teaching staff and non-certificated...
Cases filed during April 18-24, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Andrew Osborn, 32 of Carlinville, domestic...
SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2021 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of Broadway Street for a traffic crash. An officer was dispatched...
A 31-year-old Gillespie man faces charges of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (class 2 felony), reckless homicide (class 3 felony), aggravated driving under the...
Community Hospital of Staunton is offering a Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, May 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for anyone that is 18 years...
Blackburn College student Rayanne Thompson of Gillespie has been inducted into the College’s chapter of Alpha Chi. A national honor society, Alpha Chi recognizes students who...
