The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists about school zone speed laws and sharing the road safely with buses as schools around the state prepare to open their doors for the new academic ...

I do the Wordle each morning. For those of you living in a bubble, Wordle is a puzzle that gives you six guesses to find a five-letter word. Before we go any further, I have to get two things off my ...

Pictured above from left to right are SHHC Board Members Don Thorn and Tony Banovz. The Campaign for Justice and Hope and the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois graciously awarded a grant to the ...

Staunton Unit 362 is a brand new American Legion Auxiliary Unit located in Staunton. Their goal is to support both the local Legion and VFW by supporting active military, Veterans and Veteran's ...

The Macoupin County Courthouse will soon begin a major heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrade to improve comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term building preservation. The project ...

Gert is a university student from Estonia. He is doing a summer exchange program selling educational books and apps for families from young toddlers all the way to college prep. Gert has acquired his ...

by Blake Moore I want you to picture your dream vacation spot. For a lot of people, that means a beach villa close enough to stroll into town for dinner or coffee. Some picture the mountains, with ...

The National FFA is proud to announce that Molly McCalla of Staunton has officially been named a national finalist in her Proficiency Award for sheep production. She has become one of the top four in ...

Michael W. McKnight, 74, of Benld, died on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at his residence. Celebration of life will be held at later date for Mr. McKnight. Born Dec. 1, 1950, in St. Louis, he was a son of ...

by Sam Davis The Village of Livingston held their monthly meeting on Aug. 14. Call to order was proceeded by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was then taken. Trustees Brett Whitworth, Debbie Atwood ...

Meet Jules, this pretty young lady is as sweet as they come. She has a loving and gentle nature, and while she enjoys a good play session, she's also a fan of catching up on her beauty sleep. She's ...

Steven Neil "Hutch" Hutchins, 70, of Mount Olive, died in his home in Mount Olive, on Aug. 7, 2025, at 12:29 p.m. Visitation will took place at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive, on Saturday, ...