Benld City Council members on Monday night approved Mayor Jim Kelly’s appointment of Ald. John Balzraine to serve as the council’s liaison to the Benld Public...
Cases filed during April 11-17, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Ricky McDonald, 34 of Litchfield, is...
The City of Gillespie and Illinois Coal Museum at Gillespie will host a May Day celebration Saturday, May 1, to honor the local history of labor...
With just a 17 percent county-wide turnout in last week’s consolidated election, Benld voters decided to keep Jim Kelly as mayor and Gillespie voters elected two...
Randy’s Market will close its Gillespie grocery store location by the end of the month, a sign at the entrance said, although they hope the closure...
CARLINVILLE, IL – Blackburn College’s five-year-old Bee Program is often referred to as the “greatest thing on campus no one knows about.” This summer, the College...
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced on Tuesday two area men were charged with meth trafficking, meth delivery, and meth possession. The bonds for Ricky...
Cases filed during April 4-10, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES John Perkins, 29 of Hettick, is...
This week the Macoupin County Health Department has implemented the first step in a plan to vaccinate county residents who are homebound. If you or someone...
SPRINGFIELD – In accordance with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Illinois Department...
The Italian Club of Benld announced on Monday they have decided to cancel their 2021 Italian American Days celebration based on ongoing COVID-19 issues. This marks...
A new little food pantry has been built in Benld and is available to anyone who is in need of a meal. A ceremonial ribbon cutting...
The past three months, the Macoupin County Public Health Department has worked to provide COVID-19 vaccination to residents of Macoupin County beginning in December 2020 with...
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure....
Cases filed during March 28-April 3, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Aaron Barker, 34 of Girard,...
An investigation has been opened and a Brighton man is dead after attempting to attack police officers with a knife in an incident that happened Thursday...
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today cautioned Illinois residents to be vigilant and protect themselves from scams and fraud related to COVID vaccination cards. The COVID-19 vaccine...
Cases filed during March 21-27, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Matthew Allen, 40 of Carbondale, is...
CLASS OF 2021 (Seniors) High honor roll Hannah Barrett, Allie Bergen, Grace Bertolino, Sydney Bires, Morgan Buckner, Cole Frensko, Trenton Gill, Cameron Hailstone, Destiny Hughes, Madison...
SIXTH GRADE Jaxon Ballinger, Logan Belcher, Clayton Bethard, Sloane Brawner, Wrigley Bruhn, Jack Bulla, Bryce Carter, Reagan Cerentano, Mitchell Clark, Olivia Crumley, Jacob Daponte, Dallas Harbaugh,...
