Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Staunton’s 8th annual Balloon Glow, sponsored by our Chamber of Commerce and the City of Staunton Tourism, will be in Firemen’s Park, 800 Montgomery Street this Saturday, August 19, starting at 4 p.m....

On Aug. 4, Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced Community Development Block Grants. While Staunton received a DCEO grant in the...

By Austin Grabow At the City Council meeting held Monday night, the council approved a resolution appointing Jack Daugherty to the position of zoning hearing officer for the city of Staunton. The...

On Aug. 11, at 5:05 a.m. the Carlinville Police Department recieved a call that an employee from Casey's located at 425 West Main in Carlinville, had been robbed at gunpoint by a white male, wearing...

Friday, Aug. 18, is the final day anyone will be allowed to enter Staunton’s Ribfest cooking competition. The actual competition will be held Aug. 26th at the Firemen’s Park in Staunton. Mayor Neu...

Max B Mullins & Mayfield Landscaping has agreed to team up with the Staunton Band Boosters for their annual mum sale. The Band Boosters will be taking pre-orders (via the electronic google) form,...

Mark S. Kessler, 67, of Staunton, Ill., died on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at his home. Born March 22, 1956, in Wood River, he was a son of John W. “Big John” and Virginia C. (Benz) Kessler. Mark wor... Full story

Just in time for the beginning of the school year, the newest Bremer storybook walk, "The Kissing Hand" is now on display. This heartwarming book has become a children's classic that has touched the...

Marriage Licenses Nicole Lynn Panza, Wilsonville; Cory Eugene Richey, Wilsonville Alex Christopher Agney, Carlinville; Meagan Lynn Albracht, Carlinville John Ted Gleason, Brighton; April Anne Shade,...

The Gillespie Coal Museum is sponsoring its 5th annual Football Pool Fundraiser. Two different pools are available through www.runyourpool.com A Basic “Elimination Pool” for $10 and a “Pick ‘Em P...

Aug. 7, 2023: Juvenile; Failure to signal Aug. 7, 2023: Juvenile; City Ordinance - Disorderly Conduct Aug. 7, 2023: Juvenile; City Ordinance - Disorderly Conduct Aug. 9, 2023: Shelby L. Veach;...

Reservations for Benld Nutrition Center must be made by 1 p.m. on the day prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center. To register for...

Macoupin County, as trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2019 and prior real estate taxes. The County, as Trustee, will now offer for...

The annual golf tournament held to benefit the Friends of Community Hospital of Staunton has been scheduled for October 6th at Timber Lakes Golf Course. Golfers who wish to compete in the annual...

Thursday, March 1 , 1923 -- CONSOLIDATED COAL CO. OFFERS TO SELL CITY OF STAUNTON ELECTRIC CURRENT -- The Star-Times this week learned of a proposition submitted to the City of Staunton by the...

Issue of Aug. 12, 1998 A car show with over 160 entries lined Main and Union streets in Staunton. The show was sponsored by the Staunton Chamber of Commerce. Tri Ford advertised a new 1998 F150...

Aug. 16 - First day of school Aug. 21 - Board of Education meeting 7pm Sept. 4 - No school Labor Day Varsity Football Aug. 25 - Greenville H 7pm Freshman Football Aug. 24 - Greenville Jamboree 5pm...