SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street regarding a domestic battery. Justin M. Bertoldi, 39, of Riverton...
The First United Methodist Church of Gillespie is sponsoring a Spaghetti Carry Out Dinner on Sunday, February 21, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from...
Members of the Gillespie City Council voted Monday night to draft a “letter of support” authorizing Peace Corps Fellow Ethan Fogg to initiate work on a...
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 5th Street in Benld regarding criminal damage. Kyle M. Sellers, 24, of Benld...
To manage the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations, the Macoupin County Public Health Department will implement EMTrack, a self -scheduling system provided by the State of Illinois,...
Cases filed during January 31 – February 6, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Alvis Berry, 52...
Every other year, Gillespie CUSD #7 is honored by adding recipients to the Gillespie High School’s Wall of Honor. Due to COVID restrictions for large gatherings,...
A 20-year-old Carlinville male has been detained in connection with the death of a 58-year-old Virden man that occurred Monday evening, February 1 in Virden, Illinois...
Lifelong Benld Resident, Lindsay Bearden, 35, is challenging current Benld Mayor Jim Kelly in the upcoming consolidated election scheduled for April 6. Lindsay is the daughter...
A nine-year-old Sawyerville child was found safe and sound following an extensive search effort Tuesday that involved many agencies and lasted most of the day. Chase...
Gillespie CUSD 7 announced on Tuesday their policies for athletic events following announcements made by IHSA and IESA that allow various athletic seasons. In a collaborative...
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Fillmore Street regarding criminal damage. An officer was dispatched to a business in...
A pair of Carlinville men have created a ground-breaking study of the connections of Abraham Lincoln to Illinois State University in Normal, a work that one...
The Macoupin County Public Health Department is continuing to vaccinate healthcare workers who are in Phase 1a as well as first responders, school personnel, and frontline...
Cases filed during January 24 – January 30, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Malik Day, 20...
At the request of the U.S. Department of Defense, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has activated approximately 500 Illinois National Guard members in support of the continued...
The 48th Legislative District Committee met on Tuesday, January 26 to select the finalists for interviews to fill the vacancy in nomination after State Senator Andy...
The consolidated election on April 6 will have a handful of contested races in the BenGil area. Voters heading to the polls or voting by mail...
Gillespie City Council members voted Monday night to amend the city’s contract with the Fraternal Order of Police, the union representing local police officers in collective...
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to return to in-classroom instruction five days a week as of...
