Local News
Rotary Halloween Parade
Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:02:59 CDT
The 77th Annual Carlinville Rotary Halloween Parade will be held Saturday, October 29 at 6:15pm. This year' theme is "The Wonderful World of Disney". Grand Marshals of the parade are Debbie Kish Starr and Jim Starr. The parade will form on the west side of the Carlinville Plaza and follow Rt. Read more...
Woman Dies in Car Accident Friday Afternoon
Wed, 26 Oct 2016 09:38:11 CDT
A 25-year old woman is dead after an accident occurred on Route 48 in Christian County on Friday afternoon. Read more...
Missing 14-Year Old Girl Found in Garage
Thu, 20 Oct 2016 09:53:16 CDT
A 14-year old girl from Christian County who was reported missing last week has been found. Thanks to an observant citizen and a quick call to Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp, Tera Evanchak was found at approximately 6 p.m. Friday, October 14. Tera was seen coming from a house and going into a garage. Read more...
Woman Injured in Friday Accident on I-55
Wed, 19 Oct 2016 10:19:19 CDT
One person was hurt in an accident that occurred Friday, October 14 involving two semis. According to the state police, a semi driven by Jasmin Puscul, 28, of Chicago, was northbound in I-55 when she attempted to avoid striking the rear of another semi, driven by Eugene Miller, 36, of Jasper, Indiana. Read more...
Hillsboro Amends Mayor Pro-Tem Ordinance
Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:25:21 CDT
At the Hillsboro City Council meeting Tuesday, October 11, the council addressed an ordinance that defines which commissioner would take over as Mayor Pro-Tem in the event that the Mayor is unable to perform his or her duties. Under the ordinance, the Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements serves as the Mayor Pro-Tem. Read more...
Montgomery County Board Renews Health Insurance
Thu, 13 Oct 2016 10:04:27 CDT
For the second consecutive month, health insurance for Montgomery County employees was a much debated topic at the county board meeting Tuesday morning. Read more...
Bremer Sanctuary to Host 2 October Events
Wed, 12 Oct 2016 09:21:03 CDT
Bremer Sanctuary just outside of Hillsboro has announced a couple of events they will be hosting during the month of October. First, the public is invited to the annual Owl Prowl and wiener roast at the sanctuary on Thursday, October 13, beginning at 5pm. Read more...
CAH Auxiliary Scholarship
Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:13:17 CDT
The Carlinville Area Hospital Auxiliary is urging Macoupin County high school students to apply for its Medical Scholarship. The first scholarship was awarded earlier this year and will be awarded again in the spring of 2017 to a deserving senior who plans to enter the medical field at an accredited college or university. Read more...
Voter Registration Deadline October 11
Wed, 05 Oct 2016 08:27:50 CDT
The Montgomery County Clerk's Office reminds citizens that the last day for voter registration or to update registration name or address is Tuesday, October 11. Those wanting to vote in the general election November 8 may register until the deadline. Read more...
Early Voting Under Way in Montgomery County
Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:10:45 CDT
The Montgomery County Clerk's Office has announced that early voting is now open and applications for vote-by-mail ballots may be requested for the November election. Illinois law's qualification to vote by mail or early is to be an eligible Montgomery County registered voter. Read more...
St. Francis of Assisi to be Honored with Dinner
Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:27:26 CDT
Each year, the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated on October 4th in rememberance of St. Francis, the patron saint of the Hospital Sisters who founded H.S.H.S. St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. The Hospital will honor St. Read more...
