Local News
Taylorville Man Hit by Truck, Dies
Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:56:12 CDT
A Taylorville man is dead after being struck by a truck on Illinois Route 29 Wednesday morning. Read more...
Shrek the Musical
Mon, 25 Jul 2016 09:04:04 CDT
Summer Repertory Theatre at Blackburn College will present Shrek the Musical in August. The performances well be held in Bothwell Auditorium on the Blackburn campus in Carlinville on August 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7:30pm and August 7 and 14 at 2pm. Read more...
Litchfield Brush Drop-off
Mon, 25 Jul 2016 08:37:13 CDT
Until furhter notice, the city of Litchfield will no longer allow brush to be dropped off at the City Street Shed facility. For the time being, residents must deliver brush to the city facility on South Adams Street Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm. Brush may only be dropped off during open hours. Read more...
Hires at the Nokomis School Board July Meeting
Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:33:53 CDT
The Nokomis school board voted on employment changes during their monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. After returning to open session, the board approved the hire of Brandon Engelman as the high school varsity girls basketball coach – replacing longtime coach Rachelle McDowell who resigned last month. Read more...
Carlinville Muni Band
Tue, 19 Jul 2016 09:35:57 CDT
The Carlinville Municipal Band will present its fifth concert of the 2016 summer season Friday evening July 22 from the gazebo on the square. The free concert entitled "Images of Fantasy" will be begin at 7:00pm. The program will highlight music from "Wicked" and selections from Disney's "Fantasia". Read more...
Mulberry Grove man killed on motorcycle
Tue, 19 Jul 2016 12:33:37 CDT
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help in locating a tow truck that was involved in a fatal motorcycle crash east of Van Burensburg on Burg road north of Route 185 on Sunday evening. Read more...
Back to School Health Fair
Tue, 12 Jul 2016 08:55:31 CDT
Maple Street Clinic will be hosting a Back to School Fair on Thursday, July 21 from 9am until 4pm at the Macoupin County Public Health Department located at 805 North Broad St. in Carlinville. The event will feature school and/or sport physicals and immunizations from 9am until 4pm. Read more...
Back to School Health Fair
Tue, 12 Jul 2016 08:51:12 CDT
Maple Street Clinic will be hosting a Back to School Fair on Thursday, July 21 from 9am until 4pm at the Macoupin County Public Health Department located at 805 North Broad St. in Carlinville. The event will feature school and/or sport physicals and immunizations from 9am until 4pm. Read more...
Legislation Honors 2 Hillsboro Veterans
Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:00:57 CDT
Legislation to commend and honor two Hillsboro veterans who lost their lives in the Vietnam War was recently unanimously adopted by both the Illinois House and Senate. Senate Joint Resolutions 33 and 34, sponsored by State Representative Avery Bourne and State Senator Andy Manar, recognize U.S. Read more...
Pickers Market Resumes Sunday
Thu, 07 Jul 2016 08:20:17 CDT
The Litchfield Pickers Market will resume on Sunday, July 10th in downtown Litchfield. From 9am to 3pm beginning on the corner of Route 16 and State Street, Vendors will span blocks of downtown Litchfield selling antiques, vintage items, collectibles and more. All items sold at the pickers market must be prior to 1980. Read more...
