The history of Blackburn College has been defined by destructive fires, including the blaze that destroyed Robertson Hall in 1959. The loss of Robertson severed a...
Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe issued a warning on Monday that multiple counterfeit money transactions have been used during business transactions. DePoppe said the Gillespie Police...
An accident Sunday morning at 6:29 a.m., November 4, on Illinois Route 267 claimed the life of a 35-year-old Jersey County woman. Macoupin County Chief...
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted unanimously to accept the annual audit for last fiscal year as presented by Ken...
This article will be updated as TheBenGilPost.com is advised of events. Report free community events to news@thebengilpost.com. BENLD Sunday, October 27: Community Trunk or Treat from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m....
The Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) named State Senator Andy Manar its 2019 Community Health Center Champion Wednesday for his work to improve health care...
Maia Dothager and Taylor Seelbach, members of Staunton Girl Scout Troop 106 and freshmen at Staunton High School, recently earned their Girl Scout Silver Awards by...
The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation (IRTAF) awards $36,500 in grant money to several public school educators (Pre-K through 12) statewide. IRTAF is affiliated with the...
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night heard an update on the three-year-old, county-wide CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program, debated Illinois Valley Economic Development...
On Friday, November 8, 2019, Gillespie High School and Gillespie Middle School will host the Annual Veteran’s Day ceremony for all local veterans. The event will...
During a marathon session lasting nearly four hours Wednesday night, members of the Gillespie City Council, Mayor John Hicks and Treasurer Dan Fisher defended the city’s...
Family First CUSD 7 birth to 3 years old program announced on Wednesday their raffle basket winner from entries at the annual Benld Fall Festival. Winning...
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Pharmacists Association honored State Senator Andy Manar last week with its Honorary Co-President Award for...
The Macoupin County Public Health Department completed a successful emergency preparedness drill on Tuesday, October 8 at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds. This is the twelfth year...
Event raised $140,000 for Cardiac Care Equipment for HSHS St. Francis Hospital LITCHFIELD— HSHS St. Francis Hospital officials announced that $140,000 was raised at the Robinson...
Abigail Lesko, a member of Staunton Girl Scout Troop 106 and a freshman at Mt. Olive High School, recently earned her Girl Scout Silver Award by...
With minimal discussion Gillespie City Council members quickly voted to accept a 40-year contract and intergovernmental agreement to supply water to the City of Benld during...
HSHS St. Francis Hospital promotes the importance of being proactive about your health. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Although you cannot...
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce welcomed Gotcha Latte with a ribbon cutting at their grand opening in downtown Gillespie. The coffee shop owned by Kim...
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jennifer Watson announced on Monday that Associate Judge Joshua Meyer accepted a 17-year sentence for Ryan Beck, 32 of Carlinville, who was...
