The Macoupin County State’s Attorney has announced charges against the man who beat his girlfriend and her son with a crescent wrench in Plainview on Wednesday...
Eighth grader, Rachel Young, has been recognized by Ms. Tara Allen as Student Leader of the Week for Gillespie Middle School. Ms. Allen chose Rachel because...
A man is in the custody of the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office after violently beating his girlfriend and her young son with a crescent wrench Wednesday...
HSHS St. Francis Hospital received a certificate of appreciation from Catholic Charities Intact Family Services of Springfield for being recognized as the top donor for the...
A $5,000 cash prize will be awarded to the winner of the second annual The Partnership for Educational Excellence Grand Drawing. Ticket sales – limited to...
The Wrestling Wildcats advanced four individuals to the Class A Sectional Tournament at Vandalia on February 10 and 11 over the weekend. Champions for the Wildcats...
Gillespie Middle School released the January leaders of the month on Tuesday. Chosen for the monthly award are Justin Mason of Ms. Berkel’s class, Kain Pabon...
Ben-Gil Elementary School students in third and fourth grade attended the Olympiad in Carlinville on Monday, February 6. 4th graders (front): Shane Martin, Leo Li, McKenna...
There was a heavy police presence in Gillespie on Monday evening that continued into the early morning hours on Tuesday after two males reportedly armed with...
Date range: January 31-February 6, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. LAWSUITS David Porter, Staunton, is suing Murlin...
The girls’ basketball season is moving along at a swift pace. The conference race has already come to a close and the regional tournament starts this...
SPRINGFIELD – Lincoln Land Community College has announced its part-time President’s and Vice President’s lists for the fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for the part-time...
HSHS St. Francis Hospital is recognizing heart month by having the tiniest of patients raise awareness about preventing heart disease. Every baby born at St. Francis...
Andy Manar, State Senator for the 48th District, told members of the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce Saturday night that he believes legislative progress is being...
A Carrollton woman died Thursday evening around 8:08 p.m. after colliding head-on with another vehicle on U.S. Route 67 in Greene County south of Carrollton. Trooper...
The individual responsible for keeping the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce Choo Choo chugging along for CCCC events was named the recipient of this year’s CCCC...
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18 rolled out enforcement plans for the 51st Super Bowl weekend. ISP Troopers will strictly enforce FATAL-4 moving violations which includes:...
Michelle’s Pharmacy, which opened its Gillespie location in 2009, was named the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce’s (CCCC) Business of the Year Saturday night at the...
8th grade Damien Albers, Hannah Barrett, Mataya Beavin, Allie Bergen, Grace Bertolino, Sydney Bires, Rylan Bruhn, Morgan Buckner, Jake Carter, Madison Caselton, Dray Clark, Kaiylynn Conner,...
The Wrestling Wildcats scored 53 points in the 16-team Rich Lovellette Litchfield Tournament where Maxx Fritz finished in the top spot wrestling at 152 and Jonny...
