A collaboration spanning years and fueled by a shared passion for true-crime history has culminated in the publication of a new book, “Benld and the Booze...
Montgomery and Macoupin counties are preparing for a week of focused mental health advocacy as nationally recognized keynote speaker and mental fitness coach Sam Anthony Lucania...
Gillespie Methodist Church is inviting residents to participate in two special Good Friday and Maundy Thursday events at the church located at 900 West Broadway. The...
The Gillespie Public Library announced its annual quilt show will take place throughout the month of April, inviting residents and visitors to view a diverse array...
The Gillespie Public Library invites the community to its 13th annual Night of Trivia and Games, a popular evening of competition, camaraderie, and cash prizes. The...
A milestone in American road history is coming to Gillespie as the town marks Route 66’s 100th anniversary with a Roaring ’20s–themed night of food, music,...
The annual Hiltop Coin Club coin show will be held Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Gillespie Civic Center from 9 AM to 3 PM. Admission...
Benld, IL — A night of bingo, camaraderie, and compassion is headed to Benld this March as the PetGO BinGO event raises funds for Benld Adopt-A-Pet....
Storyteller, author and historian Brian “Fox” Ellis will bring to life legendary American explorer Meriwether Lewis during the Macoupin County Historical Society’s annual meeting and dinner...
The City of Gillespie will host a public meeting any 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24, at City Hall to answer questions from the public and collect...
Contributed content With a new year starting, Illinois will soon have it’s next election with the Midterm Primary. County Clerk Pete Duncan advised voters now is...
Ye Olde Christmas is the theme of the Macoupin County Historical Society’s annual Christmas Show, which will be held Friday through Sunday, December 5–7, at the...
The Holiday Sparkle Committee of Gillespie is preparing for the 4th Annual Holiday Sparkle Lighted Parade and Community Tree Lighting, set for Sunday, November 30, at...
The community is invited to participate in a family-friendly, drive-thru charity event aimed at keeping local students warm this winter. The “Warm Up Our Kids” drive-thru...
The Gillespie community is proud to partner with ImpactLife to host a Community Blood Drive on Monday, November 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The...
Quentin is the son of Shain Tooley and Missy Neubert Welch. Quentin grew up in Mt. Olive and graduated from Mt. Olive High School in 2015...
The Macoupin County Democratic Party is proud to announce its 16th Annual Unity Dinner, to be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Gillespie Municipal...
