Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18, Interim Commander, Lieutenant Mark Gillock, is reminding motorists to take the necessary safety precautions to prevent tragedies from occurring during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest periods for travelers, and millions of motorists are expected to hit the roadways and interstates […]
Death of John Paul Mattson
John Paul Mattson, 71 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born August 25, 1947, in Omaha, NE to Lloyd Henry Mattson and Yvonne (Cottingham) Mattson. He was retired after having worked in hospitality for the hotel/restaurant industry. John was a veteran of the US Navy. He is survived […]
Death of Anna B. “Anita” Kasarda
Anna B. “Anita” Kasarda, 87, of Benld, died at Memorial Hospital, Belleville on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 8:42 a.m. She was born on January 20, 1932, in Landshut, Germany to Franz Xaver Fischer and Berta Katrina (Stauner) Fischer Loher. She married George Kasarda. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2019. She was […]
Gillespie Police Report: May 12-18, 2019
SUNDAY MAY 12, 2019 An officer was dispatched to assist Illinois State Police regarding a female hitting a guard rail on Route 16 with her vehicle. EMS was paged out to evaluate female and check the well being of the female. MONDAY MAY 13, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the United Community Bank to […]
Gillespie announces Memorial Day services
The City of Gillespie announced on Thursday they will hold Memorial Day services on Monday, May 27 at 9:30 a.m. The services will begin at the monument in front of the Gillespie fire house at 9:30 a.m. and then will proceed to the city cemetery for a short program. The program will continue and end […]
Gillespie UMC women holding rummage sale May 24, 25
The Gillespie United Methodist Women are having their Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most items are priced at 50 cents but some will be priced higher. Saturday special prices include fill a provided paper bag for $2 […]
Two Gillespie residents graduate from University of Illinois Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – A total of 1,274 students earned degrees from the University of Illinois Springfield at the conclusion of the spring semester on May 11, 2019, pending completion of university requirements. Among the 1,274 students graduating, two Gillespie students earned their degree. Jimi Jo Hagan earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and graduated cum laude […]
Black Diamond Days announces 5k and 1-mile run or walk
The Black Diamond Days 5K run & 1-mile run/walk is entering into its 40th anniversary and will be held on Saturday, June 8. The 5K will begin at 8 AM approximately, with the 1-mile run/walk to begin 30 minutes prior to that at approximately 7:30 AM. The race will begin near Randy’s Market in Gillespie […]
Council approves $172,000 design contract for Litchfield-to-Benld water line
Benld City aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to approve a $172,000 contract with HMG Engineering for professional services associated with the design and bidding processes for a proposed water transmission line to bring water from the Litchfield Water Department to Benld. Justin Vander Haar, an engineer with HMG, said he presented details of the contract […]
Specialized Illinois National Guard Unit mobilizes for Afghanistan
A mobilization ceremony was held at the Illinois Military Academy on Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois May 10 for six Soldiers who will deploy to Afghanistan as part of Bilateral Embedded Staff Team (BEST) A23. This unit’s unique mission will allow them to deploy side-by-side with their Polish counterparts. The Soldiers are from various towns […]
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