Gillespie city officials apparently are exploring the possibility of creating a new Tax Increment Financing District that would encompass parts of the city’s northwest side and possibly dovetail with a tentative project to expand the existing solar field at the water treatment plant to supply power for a residential subdivision. City Attorney Kevin Polo and […]
Benld eyes future sewer improvement project, approves ordinance governing cannabis sales
Members of the Benld City Council on Thursday night voted to enter into a $50,000 contract with HMG Engineers to design a sewer improvement project on the city’s east side. Completing the design and obtaining necessary permits from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency are the first steps toward leveraging a grant of up to $500,000 […]
Wilsonville board approves levy, appropriations
Wilsonville Village Trustees on Tuesday night approved a property tax levy and an appropriations ordinance, both of which are identical to last year’s, and debated a property issue with a local resident. One trustee also called into question the police chief’s job performance, prompting the board to enter into a 30-minute executive session to discuss […]
Pritzker taps Manar to co-chair Early Childhood Funding Commission
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. CHICAGO – State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) was today named co-chair of the Governor’s Commission for Equitable Funding for Early Childhood Education and Care by Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker. The commission will make recommendations on how to fund equitable access to high-quality early childhood education and care […]
Gillespie Council approves annual tax levy, nixes golf cart ordinance
Members of the Gillespie City Council on Monday night approved a $340,000 property tax levy for 2019 taxes to be collected in 2020 and voted narrowly to step away from writing an ordinance that would permit residents to use golf carts for transportation on city streets. Approval of the levy was preceded by a five-minute […]
Macoupin County first assistant files to run for State’s Attorney
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 […]
Benld Council eyes recreational cannabis ordinance
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night approved a $120,338 property tax levy for 2019 taxes to be collected in 2020, agreed to seek candidates for a fourth full-time police officer and approved a resolution to appropriate $30,530 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for next year’s street maintenance program. The council, however, tabled […]
Gillespie Council recognizes police officers, EMTs, hears financial report from city auditors
Gillespie police officers and Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Service paramedics were recognized during a meeting of the Gillespie City Council Tuesday night for their efforts to save the life of an individual who suffered a cardiac arrest while police were responding to a routine police call. Council members also heard a brief report regarding the city’s […]
Macoupin County historical military discharges index now online
A recent state law change now allows for older military discharge records to be available to the public, Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan announced. “Any military discharge filed more than 62 years ago is now available as a public record,” Duncan said. “This allows generations to come to find their family members record and honor […]
Bourne wants to ban lawmakers from simultaneously serving as lobbyists
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans In response to recent news that revealed a glaring loophole in Illinois legislative ethics laws, State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) is the Chief Co-Sponsor of legislation to ban state legislators from simultaneously holding office and serving as lobbyists. Under current law, members of the Illinois General Assembly are […]
Manar plan to cap insulin costs passes committee
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – An initiative to reign in the soaring cost of insulin for diabetes patients moved forward today. Senate Bill 667, sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), would cap co-payments for insulin at $100 per month for all patients regardless of the supply they require. The […]
Manar named Community Health Center Champion by Illinois Primary Health Care Association
The Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) named State Senator Andy Manar its 2019 Community Health Center Champion Wednesday for his work to improve health care for Illinois residents. “It’s critical that we ensure that every Illinoisan has access to the care they need regardless of factors like income and geography, and I’ve made keeping […]
Benld Council hears update on county-wide CEO program
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night heard an update on the three-year-old, county-wide CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program, debated Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation’s plans to improve and expand a playground at the agency’s Benld Head Start facility, and took action to purchase liability insurance for the coming year and purchase flags […]
Gillespie Council defends decisions regarding a newly constructed solar panel field
During a marathon session lasting nearly four hours Wednesday night, members of the Gillespie City Council, Mayor John Hicks and Treasurer Dan Fisher defended the city’s decisions regarding a newly constructed solar panel field adjacent to the city water treatment plant, approved an ordinance to increase water rates for city users, approved payment of a […]
Manar honored for work on behalf of consumers, independent pharmacies
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Pharmacists Association honored State Senator Andy Manar last week with its Honorary Co-President Award for his work on behalf of local pharmacists in Illinois. Manar has ushered through legislation that has positively impacted pharmacies in rural and underserved communities. “The rising costs associated with […]
Gillespie ratifies water contract with Benld
With minimal discussion Gillespie City Council members quickly voted to accept a 40-year contract and intergovernmental agreement to supply water to the City of Benld during a special meeting of the council on Wednesday night. Additionally, the council agreed to offer the same terms to all of its satellite water customers. Those customers include the […]
Rep. Bourne appointed to new firearm task force
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans. LITCHFIELD– State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) has been named to serve on the newly created House Firearm Public Awareness Task Force. Rep. Bourne was one of 12 House Republicans chosen by Republican Leader Jim Durkin for the 24 member task force recently established by House Speaker Michael Madigan. The chair of the […]
City of Benld enters into 40-year water contract with Gillespie
Meeting in special session for about five minutes on Monday night, members of the Benld City Council voted unanimously to enter into a contract with the City of Gillespie to supply water for the next 40 years. A motion to accept the proposed contract was made of Ald. James Tilashalski, seconded by Ald. Mickey Robinson. […]
Ordinance violations, complaints take center stage in Wilsonville
The Wilsonville Board of Trustees on Tuesday night voted to install a new roof on an equipment building at the village’s sewage treatment lagoons, set hours for Trick or Treating and hired a new water meter reader. But the lion’s share of the meeting was devoted to dealing with ordinance violations and complaints about the […]
Benld Council eyes water contract, approves employee health insurance
Members of the Benld City Council met behind closed doors for 30 minutes Monday night to discuss a possible contract to supply water to the city but ultimately took no action on the issue. An open session agenda item calling for a vote later in the meeting was tabled. Mayor Jim Kelly and city aldermen […]
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