The Labor Day weekend signifies the end of the summer and one of the busiest driving periods of the year where millions of motorists are expected...
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – A measure sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) that would provide relief for independent, rural pharmacies...
HSHS St. Francis Hospital will sponsor a free skin cancer screening Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in conjunction with Dr. Adarsh A. Kumar, dermatologist. The free screenings...
With attractions for people of all ages, the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival ushers in the autumn season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,...
The Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night recognized the recent accomplishments of MPACT’D, a group of high school students devoted to...
Vistra Energy announced Wednesday it is closing its coal-burning power plants in Canton, Havana, Hennepin and Coffeen causing nearly 300 people to lose their jobs. The...
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Andy Manar gathered with community members, veterans groups and the family and friends of Marine Lance Cpl. Charles Heinemeier in Bunker Hill...
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night learned details about a cultural heritage project spearheaded by the University of Illinois that ultimately could bring...
Contributed article by Rull Bros, Inc. As more and more economic transactions are occurring online or by mail, and retail stores of all sizes are closing,...
The Gillespie High School football team visited Heritage Health in Gillespie on Saturday morning ahead of the team’s season slated to begin on August 30. Pictured...
With Ald. Dave Tucker filling in as Mayor Pro-Tem in the absence of Mayor John Hicks, members of the Gillespie City Council on Monday nigh approved...
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18 Commander, Captain Mark Gillock, would like to remind motorists that area schools are opening their doors to begin the new...
A Spooktacular Fall Festival will be held at Tony’s Park in Eagarville on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 10 am to 4 pm. This family-friendly event...
With the start of the school year looming a week away, members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted unanimously during a...
The Gillespie High School football schedule will not get underway until August 30 when they host Vandalia but preparation is in full swing with practices, camp,...
This week, HSHS St. Francis Hospital, an Illinois critical access hospital, was awarded a $200,000 federal grant to fund a one-year project that creates the Heroin Opioid Prevention...
LITCHFIELD, IL – Baby-Friendly USA, recently announced that HSHS St. Francis Hospital has received prestigious international recognition as a Designated Baby-Friendly birth facility. Baby-Friendly USA, Inc....
With the start of school approaching Project Kid Kare has started their campaign to collect new school supplies. Project Kid Kare has been helping students have...
The Gillespie High School Cheerleaders attended the Universal Cheerleader’s Association Stunt Camp at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville last Thursday through Saturday, July 11 and 13 and...
The home field of the Gillespie Miners football team will be known as Don “Duke” Dobrino Field as the football program celebrates its centennial this year...
