Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics and Karmak are pleased to announce the success of its Warm Up Our Kids event held on Tuesday, December 2 at...
The Gillespie City Council on Monday night approved $455,291 property tax levy for 2025 taxes payable in 2026 but, following a 30-minute executive session, took no...
Members of the Macoupin County Board, meeting in Carlinville Tuesday night, accepted a $6 million property tax levy, approved a spending plan for proceeds of a...
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Virden, Illinois man for allegedly disseminating child sexual abuse material. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration...
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night voted to approve a property tax levy request totaling $3,920,295 for 2025...
The Holiday Sparkle Committee of Gillespie is preparing for the 4th Annual Holiday Sparkle Lighted Parade and Community Tree Lighting, set for Sunday, November 30, at...
The Benld City Council has accepted the resignation of veteran City Treasurer Cindy Crites, effective Dec. 5. The action came during the council’s regular monthly meeting...
After 14 months of negotiations, the Macoupin County Board approved a new contract Thursday night with the Association of Federal, State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)...
Members of the Gillespie City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to approve a proclamation recognizing Wade Hendricks, who recently retired from the Gillespie Police Department...
In a decisive finish that underscored his rising dominance in Illinois Class 1A cross country, senior Chaz Oberkfell of Gillespie High School claimed the state title...
The community is invited to participate in a family-friendly, drive-thru charity event aimed at keeping local students warm this winter. The “Warm Up Our Kids” drive-thru...
A Macoupin County jury found Jeffrey D. Brown, 50, of Sawyerville guilty of aggravated battery with a firearm in connection with the shooting death of Rodney...
Contributed content Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds residents to test, inspect and replace any broken or expired smoke and CO...
Class of 2026 (Seniors) High honor roll: Emily Bergen, Deshaunta Cooper Jackson, Marshall Garwood, Katherine Gerdes, Carson Hailstone, Jule Hansmann, Jersey Helvey, Lillianna Jones, Ava Parish,...
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night voted unanimously to accept the district’s annual financial report, chose an insurance...
In observance of National Diaper Needs Awareness Week, the Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) announced a record-breaking diaper drive, collecting 5,196 diapers to assist families...
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night accepted an annual audit completed by Scheffel-Boyle Certified Public Accountants, Alton, approved a new building permit form...
