This article was written by the late Andy Easton featured in Gillespie Area News in 2002, contributed to TheBenGilPost.com by Steve Joyce at the Gillespie Public...
Dear Editor: Time for new thinking. This virus we are battling worldwide is here to stay for decades. Time to recognize that because no matter what...
The August issue of Illinois Country Living asks readers “use your voice” to delay closure of Prairie State Energy Campus (PSEC) coal plant, Illinois biggest carbon...
As I write these words, I do so with a heavy heart. I must have hope and believe in a society that will reverse the course of identity...
To the Editor, Elder abuse is on the rise in America and individuals living with dementia are particularly susceptible. In fact, as many as 62% of...
Yesterday Governor Pritzker warned that unless a federal bailout came along Illinois would have to make major budget cuts. To those of us who have been...
You’ve likely heard that it is the year for the census – the time once every ten years when the US gets an official count of...
Dear Editor, Free money from the Census! A couple of minutes can make the difference between having or not having a local Fire Department or a...
Dear CUSD #7 Families, I hope you are continuing to enjoy your summer, as everyone’s thoughts turn toward the fall and the upcoming school year. Unfortunately, many...
It’s business as usual in America, the dislike and distrust machine is cranking out more of us every day. Have you heard of the new vote...
The family of Jesse L. Remer would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who has reached out to our family during our time...
Dear CUSD #7 Families and Community Members, We hope you all are staying safe and healthy. We understand everyone is eager for information concerning the upcoming...
Dear editor, I am a Democrat who is going to the ‘Open Macoupin County Now’ rally today (Saturday) in Carlinville. I am going because I believe...
Editor’s note: This letter is in reply to Mayor Jim Kelly’s letter to the editor which was written in response to Kenneth Snider’s initial letter to...
To the editor, I wanted to take a moment to thank the Benld Police Department. Thank you to all the men and women who took the oath...
To the Editor: In response to Mr. Ken Snider’s letter published in your newspaper, as the Mayor of the City of Benld, I am providing the...
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought home health and safety responsibilities as never before. In this regard, the Montgomery County Board (MCB) has even more issues to...
Am I the only one that thinks this police deal was a dirty trick and my rights were infringed upon “again”? The very least you could...
Dear Editor, On July 30, 2018, a special meeting of the Benld City Council was held at the Benld Civic Center which was well advertised...
As many of you know by now, both the Gillespie and Benld city councils have agreed to a contract for the Gillespie Police Department to take...