Blue ribbons and blue bows, often used and seen during April, are a traditional symbol of child abuse awareness. They remind us of the seriousness of...
The annual Easter egg hunts in Benld and Gillespie will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Gillespie’s event will be held at 10:00 a.m. at...
Enjoy a spring buffet at JoDanni’s Amore on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. The buffet will include pork chops, chicken spiedini, house...
The drawing for The Partnership Grand Raffle for 2023 will occur on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023. Ticket sales have been brisk, but there are still...
The Gillespie United Methodist women announced on Monday they will once again be hosting their corned beef meal on Friday, March 17 at the church located...
Take Charge of Your Diabetes, a free six-week workshop, can help you manage your diabetes or help you learn how to support someone who lives with...
The Gillespie Public Library is hosting its annual quilt show during the month of April. The Library welcomes all quilts to be displayed for viewing. Please...
A trivia night fundraiser for Gillespie High School girls soccer is scheduled for this Saturday, March 11 at Benld Civic Center. The girls’ soccer program is...
Interested persons can still register for the Take Charge of Your Health workshop which will begin on Tuesday, March 14 at the United Community Bank Loan...
The top 59 boys’ and girls’ basketball seniors from South Central Illinois will be playing in the 19th Annual Carlinville Rotary Club All-Star Basketball Classic, presented...
Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present its annual studio recital on Sunday, March 19, at 2:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. The concert is...
The Macoupin County Fair announced that multi-platinum country musician Josh Turner will be the headlining entertainer for the 2023 festival with his performance scheduled for 7...
CARLINVILLE, IL – The Blackburn College Beekeeping Program will host its first beekeeping class this spring. This exciting opportunity will be open to the public, and...
CARLINVILLE, IL – Blackburn College will host Cyntoia Brown-Long, author and advocate for criminal justice reform and victims of trafficking, as a speaker on Monday, April...
The Highball Chapter of Ducks Unlimited is gearing up for their annual dinner auction. The banquet will be on March 11 at the Gillespie Civic Center...
Shibui Studio Art Gallery will host an exhibition entitled “Peace, Love & Art,” featuring the artwork of Debbie Zillen from Gillespie, IL. The show opens Friday,...
Gillespie Public Library will host its 10th night of trivia and games on Saturday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at Gillespie Civic Center. Doors will open...
Girl Scout Troop 6106 will be hosting a family-friendly trivia night in the Staunton School District’s multipurpose room on Friday, February 10. Troop 6106 are seniors...
The largest coin show of southern Illinois returns to Gillespie on Sunday, March 19 sponsored by the Hiltop Coin Club of Hillsboro. The 58th annual show...
Candidates have been announced for the 2023 consolidated election that will take place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The election will decide mayors, trustees, aldermen, school...