Monday, after collecting signatures from across Macoupin County, Jordan Garrison formally filed petitions to run for Macoupin County State’s Attorney in 2020. “I am proud to file my petitions to be the next State’s Attorney of Macoupin County,” said Jordan Garrison. “Over the past decade, I have prosecuted hundreds of cases, including drug crimes, violent […]
Death of Audrey Emma Tietze
Audrey Emma Tietze, 100 of Staunton, passed away at 9:50 PM on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Heritage Health in Staunton. She was born on March 1, 1919, in Staunton, the daughter of the late Al and Julia (Ruhlander) Rueter. She married James Tietze on June 8, 1946, in Staunton, Illinois and he passed away on […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital colleagues honored with service awards
LICHFIELD − HSHS St. Francis Hospital recently held its annual colleague service award program. The event recognized colleagues who have served from five to 45 years at the hospital. Torch Awards also were presented during the evening to four colleagues. These awards honor colleagues who have served HSHS St. Francis Hospital with dedication and loyalty to our mission […]
Gillespie Police Report: November 17-23, 2019
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2019 An officer initiated a traffic stop in Mt. Clare. Lisa Overmeyer, 40, of Benld was issued citations for driving while license was suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. An officer was dispatched to the parking lot of Dollar General to take a report of a traffic crash. An officer was […]
Ambulance services recognizes October memorials, donations
The Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Service announced on Monday the memorials and donations that were received during the month of October 2019. They also reported they responded to 423 calls for service during the month of October. DONATIONS: Gaylon McAllister Dennis Dedlow Gillespie United Methodist Women MEMORIALS: In memory of Anna Rocker: Harry & Millie Arden Carol […]
Death of Ann Marie Loveless
Ann Marie Loveless, 2 of Wilsonville, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton. She was born on September 22, 2017, in Creve Coeur, Missouri, the daughter of Blake and Samantha (Layton) Loveless. Besides her parents, she is survived by many grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death […]
Death of Brian N. Cox
Brian N. Cox, 44, of Sawyerville, died in Staunton on Friday, November 22, 2019, at 5:20 p.m. He was born on November 23, 1974, in Litchfield to Glen “Buzzy” R. Cox and Barbara A. (Olds) Cox. He married Khara L. (Sies) Cox on December 23, 1994, in Carlinville. He was a correctional officer for FCI […]
Death of Jason O. Rae
Jason O. Rae, 45 of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on September 25, 1974, in Litchfield, Illinois, a son of the late James Alan and Dorrell “D.I.” (Kilduff) Rae. He married Dawn Rudolph on October 10, 2015, in Mt. Olive and she […]
Sawyerville man killed in auto-pedestrian accident on Route 4
A 44-year-old Sawyerville man has died following an auto-pedestrian accident on Route 4 south of Benld that happened just before 5 p.m. on Friday, November 22. According to Master Sergeant David Brunnworth of Illinois State Police District 18, a pedestrian was struck in the roadway by a northbound 2005 Ford Ranger pickup truck driven by […]
Death of Charles Hartpence
Charles Hartpence, 77 of Benld, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 10:27 a.m. in HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. He was born on Oct. 15, 1942, in Minneapolis, MN, a son of John and Eleanor (Olson) Hartpence. After graduating college with a business degree, Mr. Hartpence was a meat salesman for Kretchmar […]
Make plans this holiday season to visit county courthouse
Make plans this holiday season to visit Macoupin County’s “Million Dollar Courthouse” for an old fashion Christmas decorated with over 30 trees throughout all three floors. The sparkle, glitter and shine of Christmas will be present in the halls, stairways and the domed courtroom of this historic courthouse built-in 1870. You can learn more about […]
Letter: Never underestimate the power of ordinary people who speak up and demand change
This summer, my colleagues and I traveled the state to talk to regular citizens affected by the skyrocketing cost of insulin, a crippling financial burden for thousands of families in Illinois, and to garner support for legislation to make Illinois the second state in the country to cap the price of insulin. We knew it […]
Illinois State Police prepare for increased holiday travel
The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is generally one of the busiest travel holiday periods of the year. As millions of travelers take to Illinois roadways to celebrate Thanksgiving, Illinois State Police (ISP) Captain Mark Gillock wants to remind motorists to drive safely. The ISP will utilize a combination of enforcement and education to reduce serious crashes […]
Illinois reports fifth resident dies after vaping related lung injury
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the death of a fifth Illinois resident who had recently been hospitalized with lung injury associated with the use of e-cigarette or vaping products (EVALI). At this time, a total of 187 people in Illinois, ranging in age from 13 to 75 years old, with […]
Manar honored for his work to strengthen agricultural education in Illinois schools
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) was honored on Tuesday with the Jim Guilinger Legislative Award by the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education for his efforts to expand and promote agricultural education in Illinois schools. The award was presented individually to a bipartisan group of […]
Friends of Gillespie Library announce senior trip, December programs
Friends of the Gillespie Library announced on Tuesday they are sponsoring a candlelight tour of the historic Macoupin County Courthouse in Carlinville, Illinois, on Wednesday, December 11th from 5:15 to 7:00 pm for interested local residents aged 60 and up. Participants need to register at the Gillespie Library ahead of time and pay a $5 tour […]
HSHS Home Care Central Illinois to visit HSHS St. Francis Hospital
LITCHFIELD— Individuals from HSHS Home Care Central Illinois will visit HSHS St. Francis Hospital on Monday, November 25 in the hospital lobby from 9 a.m. to noon. They will have a display, free information and staff available to answer questions regarding home care and hospice services. HSHS Home Care Central Illinois, formerly known as St. […]
Mobile Dental Health Unit at HSHS St. Francis Hospital
LITCHFIELD — The Lewis and Clark Community College Mobile Dental Health Unit will be at HSHS St. Francis Hospital on Mon., Dec 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This mobile health unit is staffed with professional dental providers to provide high quality, comprehensive exams and preventative services for adults 18 years of age and […]
Death of Jack B. Crider
Jack B. Crider, 87 of Litchfield, died at his residence on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at 4:00 a.m. He was born on October 4, 1932, in Wood River to James Crider and Zelma (Hogle) Crider. He married Jacquelyn R. (Effinger) Crider. He was retired after having been a laborer for Laclede Steel. Jack was a […]
Death of Thomas W. Hefer
Thomas W. Hefer, 64 of Paris, KY, formerly of Staunton, died Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Bourbon Community Hospital after battling melanoma cancer. He was born on May 29, 1955, in Staunton, the son of Melvin and Margaret (Binney) Hefer. After graduating from Staunton High, Tom attended Quincy Tech School in Quincy. He worked with […]