CARLINVILLE, Ill. (May 4, 2018) – Five area students were named to the Blackburn College Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester. Students named to the...
Jacob Fredericks is the 34th scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3 foundation...
This article is contributed by a member of the Illinois House Republicans. State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) announced today that $97,056 will be going to 21...
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18 officials are reminding young drivers to think responsibly as they celebrate the upcoming prom and graduation season. Our primary safety...
Olivia Kidwell, daughter of Jo Wilson and Mike Kidwell, was chosen by Mr. Smith as the eighth-grade Gillespie Middle School leader of the week because of...
Emily Schoen, a seventh-grade student at Gillespie Middle School, broke the school’s shot put record on Monday afternoon, April 30, that has been standing for 20...
Date range: April 24 – May 1, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS Crystal Mansfield, Collinsville, is suing...
Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 recently announced plans to participate in the Summer Food Service Program, which will provide free meals that meet SFSP federal...
Gillespie Miners Baseball will be hosting an Alumni Day and Plaque Dedication on Saturday, April 28 at the High School Baseball Field. The Miners will be...
Expecting an additional $680,000 in new state funding this fiscal year, the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night posted vacancies for...
The Illinois State Police says human skeletal remains were found on Wednesday afternoon in Litchfield near Lake Lou Yaeger, but there is no identification of the...
LITCHFIELD—In recognition for successful programs to reduce their environmental impact, HSHS St. Francis Hospital received the Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s...
Date range: April 17 – April 23, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS CHS, Inc., Shipman, is suing...
Victor Greear, son of Jennifer Greear, was chosen by Mr. Lamore, 7th-grade science teacher, as his student leader of the week. Mr. Lamore states that Victor...
The Benld City Council last Monday night ratified Mayor Jim Kelly’s appointment of nine-person committee comprised of city aldermen and members of the public to make...
Adrienne Valerio Schoen is the 31st scholar to be recognized by The Partnership for Educational Excellence in commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2017. This education 501(c)3...
Gil and Mary Jean Hebenstreit of Gillespie have established an annual scholarship through The Partnership for Educational Excellence. The Hebenstreits say they “want to encourage young...
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – Several students from Bunker Hill High School joined State Senator Andy Manar at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield...
Macy Fosnock, the daughter of Cindy Fosnock and the late Patrick Fosnock, has been nominated by Mrs. Wilson as the seventh-grade student leader of the week. Mrs. Wilson states, “Macy is...
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. BUNKER HILL – Residents of Macoupin and Montgomery counties will be able to dispose of unwanted medications during a...