Local News

Hillsboro Man Charged With The Production and Possession Of Cannabis

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:05:23 CST
(Hillsboro)--A 42 year old Hillsboro man was arrested for the reported possession and production of cannabis. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, James Milanos was taken into custody on Thursday in the two hundred block of Lake Lane in Hillsboro.  Read more...

Futuregen Storage Site To Be Announced Next Week

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:34:59 CST
(Springfield)--Communities hoping to be the Futuregen Clean Coal project's carbon dioxide storage site will soon know if there hopes have been met. The Futuregen Alliance announced Friday it will announce selection on Monday. The Alliance is a group of coal companies and other firms working with the US Department of Energy on Futuregen.  Read more...

Ameren Illinois Seeks Rake Hike

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:56:21 CST
(Springfield)--Ameren Illinois is asking for an 111 million dollar rate hike with the Illinois Commerce Commission. The report to increase delivery rates works out to 51 million dollars for natural gas, and 60 million dollars in cost recovery for its electricity delivery service.  Read more...

Man Charged in Staunton Area Burglary

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:32:12 CST
A Livingston man has been charged in connection with a burglary in the Staunton area last week. According to the Macoupin County Sheriff‘s Office, on February 9th, Macoupin County deputies and Staunton police responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a residence in the 3400 block of Bono Road in rural Saunton.  Read more...

Litchfield Chamber Award Winners Announced

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:13:53 CST
(Litchfield)--The Litchfield Chamber of Commerce has announced the businesses and individuals that will be honored at its "Spring Into The Future" awards dinner. The 2010 Business Person Of The Year will be presented to Mike Fleming of Litchfield National Bank. The Chambers "Rising Star Award" will be given to Greg Dunning of Aaron's.  Read more...