The MAC’s Art Bus plans to make stops in Macoupin, Madison, and St. Clair counties in the coming days. The Macoupin Art Collective, also more commonly known as The MAC, is a school of arts and c...

by Kelly Costa The city of Staunton is preparing for 2023 road mainte- nance by accepting proposals for the necessary materials for street and road upkeep during the city council meeting held Monday...

Homecoming 2023 will be here in just over a week. Be sure to set aside a slot of time to visit Staunton Recreation Park on June 23, 24 and 25 to take in all the food, live music, rides, games and fun...

Michael Anthony Wilkinson, 58, of Gillespie, Ill., died in Bunker Hill on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born Jan. 1, 1965, in Chester, to Ronald Dale and Virginia Rose (Johnson) Wallace. He was a... Full story

Shirley M. Zanter, 91, of Chatham, Ill., died at Country Lane Memory Care in Riverton on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born Sept. 21, 1931, in Gillespie, to Charles and Rose (Rolando) Parrish. She... Full story

Lonnie W. Patton, 74, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. He was born Jan. 16, 1949, in Bloomfield, Mo., to Charles A. and Helen M.... Full story

Howard A. Reising, 70, of Hamel, Ill., died Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh. He was born on May 22, 1953, in Staunton, the son of Herman and Anna (Rode) Reising. Howard... Full story

Milda E Bussmann, 98, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on June 8, 2023. She was born May 30, 1925, in Midway, to August and Freida (Stoecker) Roessel. She married Harold G.... Full story

Richard J. Mitchell, 81, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born May 6, 1942, in St. Louis, Mo., to Joseph and Mary Juanita (Webb) Mitchell. He married Jo Ann... Full story

Kenneth Scott Snyder "Kenny, Kennyballs," 53, of Springfield, Ill., died peacefully Wednesday, June 7, 2023, surrounded by his family. Kenny was born Sept. 29, 1969, in Springfield at St. John's... Full story

Kenneth J. Heigert, 65, of Staunton, Ill., died at his residence on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born on June 13, 1957, in Staunton, to Elmer and Doris (Jardin) Heigert. He married Linda Turner on... Full story

A celebration of life for Leroy and Donna Vegher will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Staunton. Food will provided. Masonic rights will be given. Memorials... Full story

Issue of June 11, 1998 A grand opening of Fashion & Bridal Outlet Plus Gifts was advertised for June 13. The store was located at 401 E. Main St. Michael and Terri Best of Livingston celebrated their...

Thursday, December 18, 1975 -- Activity Center Will Open Dec. 27 -- The Staunton Youth Activity Center will open Saturday, December 27, at 1 p.m. at 110 North Edwardsville Street (formerly Dr. Pineda'...

The following area students have been named to the honor roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the fourth quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) 9...

The following area students have been named to the honor roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year. Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) 9...

An open house will be held at H & B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary on Sunday, June 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. The education barn and meeting hall will be open for tours, and attendees will have the opportunity...