In case you needed a reason to buy a blizzard, here’s a pretty good one. This year, DQ is celebrating Miracle Treat Day with even more magic. As some may know, or not know for that fact, today is Miracle Treat Day at participating DQ restaurants. And if you’re wondering, all the local DQ restaurants […]
Heartland Band will take center stage tonight in Benld
As part of the Summer Concert series hosted by the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce, The Heartland Band will perform at the Benld City Park tonight, Tuesday, July 23 from 7 until 8:30pm. Heartland Band is an area based band that specializes in classic country music for dancing and listening, but also mixes in a variety of […]
The Fundamentals concert at park planned for tonight
The Fundamentals will perform tonight at 7:00pm in Benld’s City Park under the south pavilion. Veteran musicians and vocalists lead by bandleader Kevin Leitheiser will bring a blend of pop/rock oldies, Motown and rhythm and blues, Motown, country jazz and party classics. The band includes Angel Brown of Springfield on vocals and keyboards, Rick Gasparin […]
Ageless Farmer’s Market continues today
In an effort to try and bring healthier food to the community, Ageless will continue its weekly Farmer’s Market today, July 15 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. The market launched last week with only one vendor selling their products to the community. Over 50 people turned out last week forming a line before the sole vendor […]
Ageless Farmer’s Market continues today
In an effort to try and bring healthier food to the community, Ageless will continue its weekly Farmer’s Market today, July 15 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. The market launched last week with only one vendor selling their products to the community. Over 50 people turned out last week forming a line before the sole vendor […]
Fireproof, local Christian pop band, to perform tonight
As part of the Summer Concert series hosted by the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce, Fireproof UMC will perform at the Benld City Park tonight, Tuesday, July 9 from 7 until 8:30pm. Fireproof is a band comprised of local musicians whose experience has been varied, but have joined together to present contemporary Christian pop music […]
Ageless Farmer’s Market to start today
Yes, it took longer than we expected, but they promise it is going to be well worth the wait. Starting today, Monday, July 8th, at 3pm, Ageless is going to have some of the freshest fruits and vegetables in the area right outside their gym. Vendors will be there until 6pm this evening. They already […]
Happy 4th of July! 5 things to do today
Eagerville to hold Fireworks Saturday If you don’t already know, today is America’s birthday. There’s a feeling of patriotism in the air — along with the fireworks, grilling, and parades. This year, USA is turning 237! What can you buy for a country that has everything? Well, since none of us can probably afford what […]
Community Band Concert slated for tonight
The Community Band will delight the audience with special guest, professional vocalist Emily Ottwein. Ms Ottwein sings with the St. Louis based Stan Fornazcewski Big Band and has starred and directed many musical productions in the St. Louis metro area. Emily will sing solo songs with the band as well as lead the audience in […]
CCCC’s fourth summer concert featuring The Steamrollers
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce’s fourth concert of the ninth annual summer concert series will be tonight at the Benld City Park. The concert is set to begin at 7pm, but the park will open at 6pm allowing citizens plenty of time to set their chairs up and get comfortable before the music sounds. […]
Little Mister, Miss Pageant kicks off County Fair tonight
The Macoupin County Fair is finally here and will be setup all week long at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds just north of Carlinville. The crowd favorite will be taking place at the grandstand tonight to kick off the evening festivities. At 7 o’clock, the Little Mister and Little Miss Pageant will commence. Gillespie’s own Mr. […]
River Ramblers playing at Benld Park tonight
The River Ramblers will take center stage tonight for the third CCCC concert of the summer months. Concerts are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights at the Benld City Park. The concession stand will open at 6 p.m. tonight selling hot dogs, “big smokies,” Italian beef sandwiches, and strawberry shortcake sundaes along […]
Red and pink colors flood the net: What is going on?
If you are like us and on the computer nearly every given second of the day, you have probably already seen a pink equal sign housed in a red box. What are people broadcasting? The image lands as the profile picture on thousands of Facebook user’s profile and is spreading like wild fire over the […]
Girls’ basketball: Lady Miners face off in County Championship
Play tonight at 6:30pm The Macoupin County Tournament’s championship games are upon us and Miner fans will be packing the house in Staunton tonight as their Lady Miners will face off in the championship game on the ladies side of the tournament. The game is set to tip off at 6:30pm and your Lady Miners […]
Miner basketball teams head to Holiday Tourney
Although both the girls’ and boys’ basketball seasons have already began, the teams are entering crunch time as they embark on the Carlinville Holiday Tournament today. The tournament action will tip off today and will conclude Saturday evening with championship action. After days of rest and good meals, the end of the week brings important […]
Turn your clocks back this evening
Everyone in the area will be able to get an extra hour of sleep this weekend thanks to the annual shift back to standard time. Officially, the change occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday, but most people will set their clocks back before hitting the sack Saturday night. Remember, it’s fall back an hour. So, you […]
David Gill to address questions regarding DCCC in conference call today
Dr. David Gill, the Democratic nominee in the 13th congressional district, will make a statement and take questions regarding the DCCC and his campaign. You can call (605) 562-3000 today, October 18, from 1:30-1:45pm. The passcode to the call is 276459#. Take advantage of this opportunity!
Elvis comes to Benld tonight
Strap on your blue suede shoes, pop up your jacket collar and get ready to shake those hips because the King is coming to Benld. That’s right, Steve Davis is coming to the Benld City Park tonight for a single performance of “A True Tribute To Elvis” that promises to be one heck of a […]
Heartland Band to weather heat tonight
The Heartland Band is an area based band that specializes in classic country music for dancing and listening, but also mixes in a variety of other music. Audiences of all ages will know and recall the music they do. The band has been together several years and has played many homecomings, festivals, and dance halls. […]
River Ramblers take the stage tonight
The River Ramblers will bring music to our area again tonight with the concert set begin at 7 p.m. and will last 90 minutes. Beginning at 6 p.m. the park is open and the concession stand is open to serve hot dogs, “big smokies”, Italian beef, soda and water, and strawberry shortcake sundaes. “Our newest […]