Bunker Hill is a special town and I can prove it. Not long ago a group of us put our heads together and discovered we have...
Two Years. Illinois has been operating without a budget for nearly two full years. This is unacceptable. Despite what is often said, the fact remains that...
Doctors work long hours to benefit their patients. In addition to their medical degree, they continually educate themselves so that those in their care receive the...
In October of 2016, I approached the Bunker Hill, IL, city council and asked them to allow retail package liquor sales in Bunker Hill with no...
Dear Editor, The comment period for the Macoupin Energy, LLC application has been extended to January 7, 2017. Residents in Macoupin County have reasons to be...
Our family would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for all of the love, kindness, and thoughtful gestures that have been bestowed upon us...
Dear Editor, The Carlinville Tourism Committee will once again decorate the Macoupin County Courthouse for Christmas. We are offering a wonderful way to honor your loved...
Calls on Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement to Investigate Late last night, some local residents brought to my attention an offensive postcard found in their...
I have known Mike Mathis for many years. He is a long time NRA member and is pro gun. He is a Vietnam Veteran. He is...
If you’re a resident of the 95th state house district, you know how ugly this campaign is. Like you, I want this campaign over with, but...
Editor, After receiving my fifth piece of mail from State Rep. Bourne this week, I thought it might be interesting to see who was paying for...
Editor, I am shocked and saddened by my opponent’s shameless lying mailers, attempting to scare people without any regard for the truth. I have never met...
Dear Editor, I’m puzzled why Mike Mathis and Mr. Mottershaw would associate with Mike Madigan and his Chicago Democrats who want to shut down the coal...
Dear Editor, After receiving my weekly mailer from State Rep. Avery Bourne, and watching 7 TV ads in one day, attacking 95th District candidate Mike Mathis,...
Dear editor, I am angry about the lack of representation and failure to lead we are seeing from our state representative, Avery Bourne. She was appointed...
This is a reminder for citizens to please lock their vehicle doors when they are not in use. Over the last few weeks there have been...
Dear Educational Community, It is with great anticipation and excitement I welcome you to the 2016-17 school year. All CUSD #7 staff members stand ready to...
I would like to express my thankfulness on behalf of the Gillespie Police Department, for the recent support shown to the officers. The food, deserts, water,...
Dear Editor, This was the 5th year of the Veteran’s Caravan and the 2nd year that the Macoupin Military Support Group (MMSG) sponsored it, and myself,...
On Monday, May 30th, I attended the Memorial Day ceremonies sponsored by our local VFW post. The members of our local post who have gave and...
