Demolition is underway Monday morning, Jan. 5, on a building next to Staunton Accounting on Main Street, directly across from ...

The Bulldogs defeated Calhoun 86-57 in the final round of the tournament, earning the championship title. See sports on page ...

A storm breaks out unexpectedly in Staunton. Lighting causes a home to catch fire. Cars crash in the blinding rain. People of ...

Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan is asking local businesses, organizations, government offices and community groups across Macoupin County to submit updated contact and service information for ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that several new laws designed to strengthen public health initiatives will take effect with the start of the New Year, Jan. 1. “The New Year ...

Foundation is offering six $1,000 scholarships for the upcoming 2026-27 school year to students wishing to pursue agriculture majors. The MCAE Foundation offers scholarships to provide encouragement ...

Those seniors who are 65 or older and own the home in which they reside may apply for the Low-Income Senior Tax Freeze. The total yearly income of the household must be less than $75,000 for 2025. If ...

The excitement is already building for a major festival in Carlinville this June that will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66. The Route 66 Jubilee, which will feature old-fashioned cars, ...

After losing to West Prairie in their opening game of the Lady Tiger Classic, the Staunton Lady Bulldogs picked up three straight wins in Beardstown to win the play-in consolation bracket at the ...

Beth Hundsdorfer Capitol News Illinois Dec. 29, 2025 Business owner and father Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval is preparing for his ...

Kennedy Rettig It is officially 2026, and it’s time for bigger and better things. During this time, it’s easy to feel nervous and afraid for what’s to come, but the best way to start a new year is by ...

The Mid-State Collectors Club’s first meeting for 2026 will be Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at Maverick Steaks and Spirits restaurant in Litchfield. Attendees are asked to arrive prior to 7 p.m. to ...