The Friends of the Library are excited to invite the community to an exclusive “Snap-On Jewelry” demonstration hosted by jewelry artist Jodi Flack. The event will...
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a 14-mile patching and resurfacing project on Interstate 55 from Litchfield to the Macoupin/Madison County line begins Monday, April...
George Kuchar of Eagarville is the winner of The Partnership for Educational Excellence 2025 Grand Raffle. The prize is $5,000. “Education is important. I want to...
FELONIES Kaytlin Hudgins, 29 of Carlinville, is charged with burglary and causing a child to be endangered in connection with a March 23 incident. Jacalyn Walker,...
FELONIES Travis L. Fanning, 30 of Virden, is charged with robbery (victim handicapped or 60+ years) and aggravated batter (victim 60+ years) in connection with an...
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Pine Street. Brayden K. Cobine, 21 of Godrey, was arrested for operating...
The community is invited for two powerful and immersive events as we explore the profound moments leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Gillespie...
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a juvenile issue. An officer was...
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois youth turkey hunters harvested a preliminary record total of 2,091 birds during the 2025 youth turkey season, breaking the previous harvest record of 2,010...
Nearly 100 activists gathered Tuesday night at the Macoupin County Jail building prior to and during the monthly meeting of the County Board to condemn online...
FELONIES David R. Maier, 61 of Carlinville, is charged with methamphetamine deliver (15<100) grams and possession of methamphetamine (15<100) grams in connection with a March 28...
The Emergency Management Agency of Illinois and Macoupin County is hosting a “Severe Weather Brief” program on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 6 pm at the...
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulia Mobile Driver’s Unit will be at the Benld Public Library on Tuesday, May 6 from 10 am to 2 pm. Services...
2:18 Missions held its 7th annual trivia fundraiser on March 30. A strong core of supporters came out, and fun was had by all. The winning...
SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hard Road and Central Avenue in Benld. Ryan E. Pittman, 23 of Staunton, was given...
Incumbent Benld Mayor Jim Kelly easily retained his seat over a write-in challenger while a Gillespie Public Safety tax proposal failed by nearly a two to...
FELONIES Jacob Scoggins, 24 of Virden, is charged with burglary in connection with a March 21 incident. Kara R. Eden, 42 of Staunton, is charged with...
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ staff will be at the Gillespie Public Library on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 and Benld Public Library on May 6, 2025...
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025 An officer was dispatched to Mt. Clare Avenue in Mt. Clare in reference to a suicidal subject. An officer was dispatched to...
Citing financial uncertainty in the near future, the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education declined to take action Monday night on a proposal to...
