Eleven contestants living in Macoupin County will be vying for the 2013 Miss Macoupin County Queen title next Tuesday evening at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds. The...
After diligent work and countless hours spent outside of school hours, MPACT’D finished as runner-up in the Act Out Loud program. The group started their effort...
The River Ramblers will take center stage tonight for the third CCCC concert of the summer months. Concerts are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on...
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is offering “Green for Girl Scouts” program this summer at Benld Library on Fridays starting on June 28 through August 2....
The communities of Gillespie and Benld proclaimed June 17-21 Small Business Week during their monthly council meetings on June 10th. “This is actual a national event...
Post Office work in progress The newly elected Mayor of Benld Gloria Sidar brought a big decision to table during the council’s regular June meeting on...
The council brought up raising the Civic Center rental rates again during the regular June meeting on Monday, June 10. Janice Weidner explained the Civic Center...
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the City of Benld, will be sponsoring an “Ecycling Day” on Saturday, June 15th, at the Benld...
Kaitlin Henrichs awarded 1st Runner Up Abby Harszy, a 2013 Gillespie High School graduate, was crowned Miss Black Diamond Days at the annual Black Diamond Days...
Special guest soloist to perform This Thursday night, June 13, the Community Band will present the second concert of its regular season at the historic bandstand...
Ms. Helaina Scott and Mr. Levi Hughes were crowned Little Miss and Mini Miner during the annual Little Miss and Mini Miner pageant. Helaina is the...
The Dixie Dudes and Dance Band will take the stage tonight in Benld City Park in part of the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce’s annual summer...
Wrapping up the week in the BenGil area with pictures! Week of June 2
Aeneas Williams is widely known for his success in the NFL. During his time with the Arizona Cardinals and the St. Louis Rams Williams received the...
The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) staff was in Gillespie yesterday to examine damage caused by last week’s destructive tornado and to provide the Department’s contact...
All damage and contents covered under insurance Superintendent Paul Skeans held a brief conference Monday evening following the special board meeting to update the media and...
The Black Diamond Days committee would like to invite everyone to attend their celebration of the 33rd annual Black Diamond Days festival on June 7, 8,...
Scrap Iron and Gold will play Tuesday The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of their 9th annual summer concert series. The concert...
High winds leave over 50 residents with roof damage UPDATE: The National Weather Service issued a statement at 6:35pm on Saturday, June 1 classifying the storm as...
Annual potluck picnic this Saturday The Macoupin County Historical Society held its annual Strawberry Festival May 25 and 26 at the MCHS Museum in Carlinvlle. Last...
