BENLD, IL — In a cherished local tradition that blends Italian heritage with Midwestern hospitality, the Italian Club of Benld is preparing to host the 71st...
Responding to criticism over alleged anti-LGBTQ+ statements he posted on social media, Macoupin County Board Chairman Larry Schmidt read a formal statement regarding the issue during...
With a new mayor and a newly appointed alderman in place, the Gillespie City Council on Monday night voted 5-1 to approve the city Zoning Board’s...
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night voted to direct the District Superintendent to begin developing a budget to...
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College and CJD E-Cycling will host a community E-Waste event from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3,...
A Carlinville historian and researcher has been honored by the Illinois State Historical Society for his work on a web-based project with Illinois State University. Tom Emery...
Members of the Benld City Council on agreed to spend $319,000 for continuing work on the Benld Family Sports Park and voted to temporarily extend the...
The Public Access Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General’s office has agreed to investigate whether or not Macoupin County Board Chairman Larry Schmidt and 15 of...
(Contributed content) Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Macoupin County woman alleging she stole several thousand dollars from the Macoupin County State’s Attorney’s drug asset forfeiture account...
George Kuchar of Eagarville is the winner of The Partnership for Educational Excellence 2025 Grand Raffle. The prize is $5,000. “Education is important. I want to...
The community is invited for two powerful and immersive events as we explore the profound moments leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Gillespie...
Nearly 100 activists gathered Tuesday night at the Macoupin County Jail building prior to and during the monthly meeting of the County Board to condemn online...
Citing financial uncertainty in the near future, the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education declined to take action Monday night on a proposal to...
Benld city aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to approve a final payment of $53,142.87 to JP Solutions for initial grading and dirt moving work completed at...
Members and guests of the Macoupin County Historical Society were treated to an appearance by Larry Werline, who portrays Ulysses S. Grant, and Judy Wagenblast, portraying...
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted unanimously during a special meeting to expel a student for the remainder of the...
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced today a Plainview man was sentenced to 17 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for multiple burglary and...
Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $4 million...
With federal agencies facing budget and personnel cuts, and a spending bill to fund government operations in flux, Gillespie City Council members voted 5-2 to tentatively...
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night renewed principals’ contracts, viewed a proposed school calendar for the upcoming 2025-26...
