CARLINVILLE, IL – On June 14th, concerned citizens are invited to join a coalition of grassroots organizations to nonviolently protest in front of the Macoupin County...
FELONIES William C. Cooper, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with aiding/abetting/possession/selling a stolen vehicle in connection with a May 29 incident. Julia C. Cuvar, 26 of...
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025 An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Madison Street to recover an item that was found. An officer spoke...
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Macoupin County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue...
Benld, IL — The Benld Library is excited to host a fun and creative jewelry-making event on Wednesday, July 2, at 6 p.m. Join us for...
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has set June 13 through 16 as Illinois free fishing days for 2025. During these four days, anglers...
FELONIES Nicholas Bostic, 45 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to government property (<$500) in connection with a May 25 incident. Isaiah M. Johnson, 21...
SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025 An officer was dispatched to Locust Street and 4th Street in Benld in reference to an aggravated assault. Justin M. Mason, 21 of...
Beginning Tuesday, May 27, 2025, a coalition of local advocacy groups including Macoupin County Action Alliance, Macoupin PRIDE, 50501, and Indivisible will host a series of...
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a dog at large. Nathan S. Thornhill, 38...
FELONIES Julia Y. Smiley, 42 of Staunton, is charged with possession of methamphetamines (<5 grams) in connection with a May 18 incident. Michelle M. Otto, 47...
In a significant historical breakthrough, Dr. Helaine Silverman, co-author of the University of Illinois Mythic Mississippi Project, has dedicated a new marker at Union Miner’s Cemetery...
Following a lengthy discussion and a brief executive sessions, Benld City Council members voted Monday night to table action on a zoning ordinance amendment to tighten...
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night recognized eight members of the Gillespie Middle School Girls Track and Field...
SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2025 An officer was dispatched to Springfield Road and East Walnut Street in reference to reckless driving. An officer was dispatched to the...
BENLD, IL — In a cherished local tradition that blends Italian heritage with Midwestern hospitality, the Italian Club of Benld is preparing to host the 71st...
Volunteers from across the region are coming together once again to “uplift the name of Jesus, bring hope to communities in need, and address tangible needs...
The University of Illinois Springfield is proud to announce that a total of 1,587 students earned their degrees during the spring semester, which concluded on May...
FELONIES Nicolas A. Streeb, 39 of Staunton, is charged with felon in possession of a firearm and criminal damage to property ($500-10k) in connection with a...
Responding to criticism over alleged anti-LGBTQ+ statements he posted on social media, Macoupin County Board Chairman Larry Schmidt read a formal statement regarding the issue during...
