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Carlinville

Macoupin County

Carlinville library receives Community Partner Award

CARLINVILLE -- Carlinville Public Library is the 2026 Community Partner Award winner for the University of Illinois Extension in Macoupin County. For the past five years, the library has been a valued Extension partner. It has supported youth programming and serves as a host site for Extension programs. Together, the library and Extension have provided meaningful learning opportunities for all ages. These include STEAM nights, summer reading programs, terrarium workshops, themed events, and other hands-on educational activities. "What sets the […]

todayJune 29, 2026 15

stack of newspapers

Christian County

Seven regional newspapers cease operations

Several south-central Illinois newspapers came to an abrupt end last week. The Girard Gazette, Virden Recorder, and Northwestern News in Macoupin County ceased publication last week. The final issue of each paper was June 3. Readers were informed with a front-page letter in each edition, as well as a similarly-worded auto-response email. The shuttered newspapers were part of a chain owned by Schaumburg-based Paddock Publications. Paddock bought Gold Nugget Publications from the Norris family in 2016. That family had operated the papers for […]

todayJune 8, 2026 160

Kyle Dixon

Macoupin County

Dixon signs free agency deal with Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A former Carlinville Cavalier is now part of the New England Patriots following a post-draft free agency signing. Kyle Dixon inked the deal with New England after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, April 23-25. Dixon, a record-setting receiver at the NAIA program, Culver-Stockton, was considered a long-shot late pick in the Draft. Unfortunately, no one selected him in the late rounds. Dixon marks the fourth Wildcat to be undrafted signing in the NFL The signing […]

todayMay 2, 2026 147 1 2

Carlinville

Illinois

Carlinville reminds residents of survey deadline

CARLINVILLE -- 2025 is crawling to a close, but the City of Carlinville wants to make sure residents are able to provide input on the city's future. Carlinville is working on a newer comprehensive plan for the future of the city and has been seeking input via an online survey. However, time is running out, meaning the time for action is now. "We will be closing out the online survey by December 31, 2025," stated Bobbi Bates, the city's zoning […]

todayDecember 10, 2025 69 2

Gillespie Police

Illinois

Gillespie police blotter: January 26 – February 15

GILLESPIE — The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of January 26 to February 15, 2025 and are as follows: January 26 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue. An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to illegal burning. An officer was dispatched to Rice Street and East Chestnut Street in reference to a traffic […]

todayFebruary 28, 2025 189

Gillespie sales tax

Illinois

Gillespie voters to consider sales tax question

GILLESPIE -- Voters in the city of Gillespie will have an opportunity on April 1 to consider a sales tax referendum. The referendum asks whether or not the city could impose a one percent sales tax for public safety. The Gillespie City Council greenlighted the referendum on January 13. City Attorney Rick Verticchio will draft the language for placement on the April 1 consolidated election ballot. The referendum coincides with the election of several key positions, which will involve electing […]

todayFebruary 17, 2025 200

Gillespie Police

Illinois

Gillespie police blotter: November 10-December 7

GILLESPIE â€” The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of November 10 to December 7, 2024 and are as follows: November 10 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Street in Eagarville in reference to a domestic. Levi T. Kroll, 35 of Carlinville, was arrested for aggravated battery to a police officer, aggravated domestic […]

todayDecember 20, 2024 216

Macoupin County court

Illinois

Macoupin County court docket: November 2024

CARLINVILLE -- The following filings were made in the Circuit Court of Macoupin County between November 3 and November 30 and are as follows: FELONIES Ariana M. Connor, 21 of Ashland, is charged with two counts of resisting a peace officer resulting in an injury in connection with a July 5 and November 2 incident. Trent E. Fee, 59 of Godfrey, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (5<15) grams in connection with a September 1 incident. Ronald W. Clarkson, 47 […]

todayDecember 8, 2024 550

Gillespie Police

Illinois

Gillespie police blotter: October 27-November 9

GILLESPIE — The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of October 27 to November 9, 2024 and are as follows: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Gillespie Street. Jacob M. Showalter, 22 of Staunton, was arrested for suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and illegal possession of alcohol. An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Frey Street in reference to criminal trespass. An officer was dispatched […]

todayNovember 18, 2024 219 1

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