Local News
Man Charged in Mt. Olive Shooting Incident
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 09:34:14 CDT
A man shot by a Sheriff's deputy near Mt. Olive has been charged in Macoupin County. According to Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl, 30 year old Brett Foster of Mt. Olive has been charge by the Macoupin County State's Attorney Office with Aggravated Assault. Read more...
Mt. Olive Shooting
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:37:02 CDT
A shooting west of Mt. Olive Thursday night is under investigation by Illinois State Police. According to Macoupin County Sheriff, Shawn Kahl, two deputies responded to a call to check on the well being of an elderly person living on Rt. 138 just west of Mt. Olive. Read more...
Hillsboro Election Night
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:04:34 CDT
Many options for county election results will be available for local residents. The County Board Room on the 2nd floor of the Historic Courthouse in Hillsboro will be open on Election Night. Residents can view the county election returns there as they become available after the polls close at 7pm on April 7th. Read more...
Hillsboro Election Night
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:00:19 CDT
Many options for county election results will be available for local residents. The County Board Room on the 2nd floor of the Historic Courthouse in Hillsboro will be open on Election Night. Residents can view the county election returns there as they become available after the polls close at 7pm on April 7th. Read more...
Montgomery Co Accident
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:09:18 CDT
A multiple vehicle accident Thursday morning resulted in minor injuries. Read more...
Montgomery Co Accident
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:51:47 CDT
A multiple vehicle accident Thursday morning resulted in minor injuries. Read more...
Bourne Itinerary
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:01:30 CDT
Avery Bourne began her first month as State Representative with a busy schedule. Bourne said so far she took part in two meet and greets. "I've really been so surprised at the number of people who are coming out to meet me," Bourne said. Read more...
Bourne Itinerary
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:58:15 CDT
Avery Bourne began her first month as State Representative with a busy schedule. Bourne said so far she took part in two meet and greets. "I've really been so surprised at the number of people who are coming out to meet me," Bourne said. Read more...
Hillsboro City Council
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:44:52 CDT
Hillsboro residents may soon notice a change in their electric bills. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, a decision was made on the community aggregation bid. Hillsboro Mayor John Downs said the decision will switch customers from Ameren to Homefield Energy. "We went with a two-year committment at 5.749," Downs said. Read more...
Hillsboro City Council
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:40:40 CDT
Hillsboro residents may soon notice a change in their electric bills. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, a decision was made on the community aggregation bid. Hillsboro Mayor John Downs said the decision will switch customers from Ameren to Homefield Energy. "We went with a two-year committment at 5.749," Downs said. Read more...
Calinville Spring Cleanup
Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:20:29 CDT
Carlinville will have its spring cleanup on Friday, May 1 from 8am until 4pm and Saturday, May 2 from 8am until noon. City residents can bring unwanted items to the dumpsters located at the city shed on Plum street during the allowed hours. Allowed items are general refuse, appliances,and yard waste. Read more...
Double Fatal in Greene County
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:46:11 CDT
Two people were killed in a two vehicle crash Tuesday night in Greene County. Read more...
FOID Paper Applications Stopped
Tue, 10 Mar 2015 10:04:30 CDT
Illinois State Police have announced that the agency will no longer accept FOID paper applications as of March 9, 2015. The ISP is merging the FOID and Concealed Carry License application processes to provide a more streamlined and modernized application process. Read more...
Hillsboro Summer Concer Series Announced
Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:03:22 CST
(Hillsboro)--The Hillsboro 2000 and Beyond Committee has announced the bands that will perform in this years Summer Concert Series. Read more...
County Fair Seeks Contestants for Little Miss and Mister Pageant
Thu, 05 Mar 2015 09:44:07 CST
The Macoupin County Fair is looking for 5 and 6 year olds in the Macoupin County area for the 2015 Little Miss and Mister Pageant. This year's pageant will take place on Wednesday, June 17th. Children may not be younger than 5 or older than 6 by the pageant date in order to be eligible. Read more...
Coffeen Lake Reopens To Boaters
Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:50:17 CST
(Coffeen)--The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that Coffeen Lake is now open to boating traffic. The lake was closed on February 25th as 700 gallons of turbine gas from the Coffeen Power Station leaked into the lake area. No impact on fish and wildlife was dectected. Read more...
