Community Hospital of Staunton is offering a Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, May 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for anyone that is 18 years...
Blackburn College student Rayanne Thompson of Gillespie has been inducted into the College’s chapter of Alpha Chi. A national honor society, Alpha Chi recognizes students who...
Benld City Council members on Monday night approved Mayor Jim Kelly’s appointment of Ald. John Balzraine to serve as the council’s liaison to the Benld Public...
With just a 17 percent county-wide turnout in last week’s consolidated election, Benld voters decided to keep Jim Kelly as mayor and Gillespie voters elected two...
Randy’s Market will close its Gillespie grocery store location by the end of the month, a sign at the entrance said, although they hope the closure...
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced on Tuesday two area men were charged with meth trafficking, meth delivery, and meth possession. The bonds for Ricky...
This week the Macoupin County Health Department has implemented the first step in a plan to vaccinate county residents who are homebound. If you or someone...
SPRINGFIELD – In accordance with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Illinois Department...
The Italian Club of Benld announced on Monday they have decided to cancel their 2021 Italian American Days celebration based on ongoing COVID-19 issues. This marks...
HSHS St. Francis Hospital and Central Illinois Community Blood Center (CICBC) are hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the...
A full-length history of Abraham Lincoln’s experiences and connections in Macoupin County is now available for readers of all ages. Writer Tom Emery of Carlinville has released Lincoln in Macoupin, which covers the many stories of the...
A new little food pantry has been built in Benld and is available to anyone who is in need of a meal. A ceremonial ribbon cutting...
The past three months, the Macoupin County Public Health Department has worked to provide COVID-19 vaccination to residents of Macoupin County beginning in December 2020 with...
An investigation has been opened and a Brighton man is dead after attempting to attack police officers with a knife in an incident that happened Thursday...
SIXTH GRADE Jaxon Ballinger, Logan Belcher, Clayton Bethard, Sloane Brawner, Wrigley Bruhn, Jack Bulla, Bryce Carter, Reagan Cerentano, Mitchell Clark, Olivia Crumley, Jacob Daponte, Dallas Harbaugh,...
SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue regarding harassment. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of...
The Macoupin County Public Health Department continues to hold weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Macoupin County residents and Macoupin County employees who are 18 years and...
Contributed content by Blackburn College CARLINVILLE, IL — Carl and Cynda Zeidler have pledged $500,000 to Blackburn College to create the Peter Slavish Endowed Professorship in...
SPRINGFIELD – As the weather beings to warm up, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding people to beware of potentially rabid bats and other...
The Illinois Governor announced Thursday that the individual income tax filing and payment deadline has been extended from April 15 to May 17. The Illinois Department...
