The Superbowl Bowling Center in Gillespie was the site of another near perfect game during the Friday Night League on September 25 when a Sawyerville man bowled 11 consecutive strikes. Larry Lehman Jr. bowled an “Eleven in Row” before an errant roll on the last frame left 3 pins for a 297 game. Larry lives […]
Drug take back event scheduled at Michelle’s Pharmacy
Michelle’s Pharmacy in Gillespie and Carlinville is collecting unused, unwanted and expired drugs during the last two weeks of August. This is the only proactive effort in the area to make sure unwanted and unused prescription drugs are properly disposed of. The initiative will run August 17 through August 29 during the pharmacy’s normal business […]
New compounding pharmacy opening this fall in Gillespie
Pro Pharm Rx Inc., under the direction of T.J. Allan and Maurice Sullivan, will be opening this fall next door to Sullivan’s Pharmacy at 115 South Macoupin in Gillespie. According to Allan, who is a pharmacist at Sullivan’s in Gillespie, “This is something our patients – not just in Gillespie, but throughout Macoupin and Montgomery […]
Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen is Thursday
Gillespie’s Dairy Queen located at 510 Broadway Street will participate in the annual Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, July 30. On that day, $1 or more from every Blizzard treat sold at participating Dairy Queen locations will be donated to local Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Other participating Dairy Queen locations include Staunton, Litchfield and Carlinville. […]
Benld, Gillespie businesses pass liquor compliance check
SPRINGFIELD – All of the Benld and Gillespie businesses passed the compliance check conducted the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) last week, May 1, 2015. The check was conducted in conjunction with the Illinois State Police District 18. A total of 29 checks were conducted in Macoupin County and three establishments failed the check including […]
Tropical Sno opens today to start 14th season
Tropical Sno opens today at 6 p.m., April 15, to start their 14th season under the ownership of Margaret and Charlie Wayman. After the area has been treated to a warm wave of weather, the Waymans’ are opening their doors this year earlier than expected. The business made the announcement via their Facebook page on […]
PHOTOS: Drew Ford’s Customer Appreciation Breakfast
Drew Ford in Gillespie recognizes their customers every year by treating them to a pancake and sausage breakfast. This year’s event took place Tuesday morning and the dealership reports they served over 160 people. Give Drew Ford a shout on their Facebook page!
Today is free cone day at Dairy Queen
Participating Dairy Queen locations are celebrating the company’s 75 year anniversary by giving away ice cream cones today, March 16, on the 75th day of the calendar year. Gillespie’s Dairy Queen is participating in the initiative and expects large crowds throughout the day. With the thermometer expected to reach 76°F today, it’s the perfect way […]
Local businesses wish GMS Indians good luck
Local businesses and organizations spread their good luck wishes across their social media accounts this morning to support the GMS 7th grade basketball team. The team is playing in the State Championship game tonight and by the looks of things, the BenGil area has high hopes for the team. Even more support will on display […]
Coal Country Chamber of Commerce banquet to be held on January 31
The 15th annual Coal Country Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Business of the Year award will be held on January 31 at 7 p.m. at JoDanni’s Amore. A social hour with a beer and wine cash bar will be held from 6 until 7 p.m. and dinner will be followed by guest speaker, Terry Todt, […]
Gillespie’s Canna Theatre forced to go digital, or die
Cary Eisentraut and the Eisentraut Company are trying to keep the doors of the Canna Theatre open as long as they can, but Hollywood’s switch from 35-millimeter film to digital movies is imperiling the future of the Gillespie theatre. The family has operated the Canna Theatre since 2007 and says the digital crunch hits at […]
Brian Bequette Cabinetry celebrates groundbreaking of showroom, manufacturing facility in Benld
Brian Bequette Cabinetry of Staunton, Illinois celebrated the groundbreaking for its showroom and manufacturing facility on Monday morning, August 25 in Benld. The showroom will be on the front corner of 6th Street and Route 138 with the manufacturing facility behind it. There will be six to eight parking spots for customers. Brian Bequette, the […]
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy now open in Gillespie, IL
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy has opened their doors in Gillespie and is located at 609 Litchfield Road. The change came last month, but all the signage for Apex has been recently installed changing the therapy office from Gillespie Physical Therapy to ApexNetwork. The Gillespie clinic is a full service therapy provider and will offer physical therapy, […]
Benld United Methodist Church
Denomination: United Methodist Mission: “To unite people in God’s love.” Pastor: Rev. Ethan L. Carnes, O.S.L. Church Service Hours: Sunday 9:30am Sunday School Hours: Sunday 10:30am Location: 209 S. Main St. in Benld Phone: 217 – 835 – 4773 Email: ethan.carnes@gmail.com Website: http://www.benldchurch.org/UMC/Home.html or on Facebook
Pegasus Travel Agent Dona Rauzi
Address: 709 N. Macoupin st. Phone: 217 – 556 – 3056 Website: Find Us on Facebook Email: dona@travelwithpegasus.com Hours of Operation: 27/7 – 365 Dona’s Experience: Earned a 3 night 4 day trip to any Sandals Resort in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia, Bahama’s for two. Jan 2011, earned my Travel Institute Certificate for passing the […]
Trinity Baptist Church
Denomination: Southern Baptist Convention Pastor: Richard Hill Service Hours: Sunday Worship: 10:30am, Youth & Teens: 6:30pm, Adult Bible Study: 7:00pm, Wednesday Evening: 7:00pm Sunday School Hours: 9:30-10:20am Location: 502 South Macoupin Street, Gillespie Phone Number: 217-839-3667 Website: www.trinitybaptist-il.com Email: trinitybc@frontier.com
Michael D. Gibbons Help Services, LLC
Name: Michael D Gibbons Address: 700 South Macoupin Street, Gillespie Email: mgibbons1946@frontier.com About us: During the past thirty years, I have worked for the state of Illinois and then the State of Missouri to help the citizens of these two states receive fair treatment from insurance companies. I recently retired and feel that I can […]
Gina Gucciardo, CPA
Two locations to better serve you! Gillespie Location: 314 South Macoupin Street (217) 839-4226 Carlinville Location: 124 North West Street (217) 854-9530 Website: http://www.gillespiecpas.com About our firm: For years, Gina Gucciardo, CPA has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Gina Gucciardo, CPA’s expertise ranges from basic tax management and […]
Sheer Madness now open
Sheer Madness hair salon has opened in Benld in the former Weather Vane. The owner, Alesia Menke Russell, is a 1987 graduate of Staunton High School and a 1988 graduate of Tri-County Beauty Academy and has 23 years experience. With ties to the community, Ms. Russell is the former owner of Alesia’s Hair Illusions in […]
