A free movie will be shown in the Benld City Park on Saturday, July 20 at approximately 9 pm. Build Benld is sponsoring the movie, “Ralph...
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jennifer Watson announced on Monday six charges against two individuals relating to the 2015 New Year’s Day murder of Cody Adams, 34,...
LITCHFIELD – With summer temperatures rising, HSHS St. Francis Hospital is providing tips for staying cool and how to know the warning signs of heat-related illnesses, like heat...
On a motion by Ald. Teressa Tucker, seconded by Ald. Mickey Robinson, the Benld City Council on Monday night approved a new three-year contract with Laborers...
Following the lead of the City of Benld, Wilsonville Village trustees voted Tuesday night to advertise for bids to demolish a fire-damaged residence in the 300...
Macoupin County Federation of Teachers Local 528, the union representing Community Unit School District 7 teachers, alleged the board and administration precipitated the resignation of a...
A somewhat reluctant Gillespie City Council on Monday night voted to permit the Black Diamond Days Committee to host a two-day Labor Day Bash over the...
Benld United Methodist Church and the Frank Bertetti Library in Benld are sponsoring a Stargazing Party on Friday, July 19, 8 p.m. at Tony’s Park in...
Wayne and Doris Blevins will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, July 14. Friends are invited to an open house from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00...
JoDanni’s Amore will sponsor a fundraiser on Thursday, July 18 to benefit the Frank Bertetti Benld Public Library. On that day from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Amore...
SPRINGFIELD – Sections of two Illinois highways will be renamed for fallen Macoupin County soldiers under legislation sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar and approved by...
For 24 years the Village of Wilsonville sponsored Independence Day fireworks displays without having purchased liability insurance. “Our insurance about had a fit when they saw...
A Gillespie convenience store sold a winning $650,000 Lucky Day Lotto lottery ticket in the Saturday, June 22, evening drawing, according to the Illinois Lottery. One...
Bunker Hill Fire and Rescue, Bunker Hill Ambulance, Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police District 18 responded early Sunday morning, June 23, to a...
The Benld City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve an appropriation ordinance totaling $1,235,728 to govern city expenditures during the current fiscal year. The new...
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce 15th Annual Summer Concert Series will bring music to our area again this year on Tuesdays in June and July,...
These Ben-Gil Elementary students were recognized for following habits six and seven. These students are accepting of others and caring. They cooperate well and display many...
Elissa Graham, pageant director, announced the 2019 Little Miss Macoupin County Fair contestants on Thursday. The pageant will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at 7...
After hearing a brief presentation from high school teacher Stuart Ringer, the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night unanimously approved offering...
Despite vocal objections from at least two of its members, the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night voted 4-2 to move...
