The Gillespie High School boys and girls basketball teams had a combined four members named to the South Central Conference all-conferences teams that were announced on...
Date range: February 24-29, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS Mildred DeMartini, Gillespie, is suing Lorraine E....
Elizabeth Eaker, the daughter of Crystal Howard and Troy Eaker, was chosen as this week’s leader of the week at Gillespie Middle School. Eaker was chosen...
Preapplication for tax credit homes are now being accepted by Macoupin Housing Services for the homes currently under construction in three Macoupin County towns. There are...
A fatal accident in Woodburn Saturday morning, Feb. 27, resulted in the death of one person after the vehicle left the roadway and overturned. Jeffrey Downer,...
The Ben-Gil Elementary School recently wrapped up another chocolate sale fundraiser and organizers said the net profit should be around $16,000 after all the expenses are...
Macoupin County Clerk & Recorder Pete Duncan advised property owners that a company saying they can provide copies of your deed for a cost of $87.00...
A 79-year-old adult male of Macoupin County died in a structure fire Thursday evening after fuel from a vehicle he was working on ignited when fumes...
Date range: February 16-23, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS A Carlinville nursing home is the target...
A single prize of $5,000 will be awarded on Palm Sunday to the winner of a “Grand Raffle” being held by The Partnership for Educational Excellence....
Check here for school cancellations and other closings. We’ll let you know about cancellations due to weather on TheBenGilPost.com, our Facebook page, and our Twitter account. To submit your event to...
Two local students were named to the fall 2015 Dean’s List at Blackburn College. They are among 111 other students because they achieved at least a...
A Carlinville nursing home is the target of a wrongful death lawsuit seeking a judgment in excess of $50,000. Bud Johnson, Carlinville, as executor of the...
Gillespie’s Maxx Fritz won four matches and lost one at the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament held at the State Farm Center in Champaign February 18-20. Fritz...
A Medora man was seriously injured and a Collinsville woman was killed Saturday afternoon in a crash on Illinois Route 267 in Jersey County. The two-vehicle...
Wrapping up the week in the BenGil area with pictures! Week of February 14 Do you have a picture for the Week in Pictures? Email the photo...
This story is contributed by Greg Whitler. Heinz Furniture has been providing customers of Carlinville and Macoupin County with quality furniture, window treatments, floor coverings and mattresses...
Hospital employs 240 people; generates additional 284 jobs for the community HSHS St. Francis Hospital is a critical contributor to the local and state economies, providing...
UPDATE: The St. Louis Major Case Squad was deactivated Friday afternoon. Sheriff Kahl said he is optimistic that his department will have charges on a suspect in...
The Benld City Council on Monday night unanimously voted to enact an 86-page zoning ordinance, marking the first time city property owners will be subject to...
