Local News

Virden Man Arrested

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 10:19:02 CDT
A Virden man faces serveral theft charges following an investigation by Macoupin County authorities. According to the Macoupin County Sheriff's Office, 45 year old Larry D. Wiseman was arrested Thursday on 4 counts of felony theft filed by the Macoupin County State's Attorney's office.  Read more...

Greene County Fatal

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:15:41 CDT
A Rockbridge man was killed in a three vehicle accident south of Greenfield Saturday night. According to Illinois State Police, 44 year old Darren Winn of Rockbridge was driving a 2004 Chevrolet northbound on Rt.  Read more...

Chinatown Restaurant Burglary

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:06:54 CDT
A suspect is in custody after a burglary at Chinatown Restaurant in Litchfield early Wednesday morning. According to the Litchfield Police Department, a window was broken and approximately $600 in cash was missing from the restaurant.  Read more...

Model A Day

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:37:50 CDT
An opportunity to get a taste of the 1920s takes place this weekend in Nokomis. The 7th Model A Days is an international event featuring restored and maintained Model A Ford cars. Event Coordinator Nate Ruppert says Model A Day started in 2007.  Read more...

Grace 5K

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 13:58:34 CDT
A Grace Filled Journey 5K run and one mile walk on Saturday raised over $23,000 to benefit research into INAD. Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy or INAD is a rare genetic disorder that four-year-old Grace Herschelman has.  Read more...

Car Break-Ins

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:16:27 CDT
There were reports of items stolen from cars last night in Hillsboro. According to Hillsboro Chief of Police Gary Satterlee, someone took change, billfolds and other items from unlocked cars on South Main, Kinkead and Old Oaks Drive in Hillsboro.  Read more...