Accompanied by his attorney, a city resident vowed to fight the City of Gillespie’s solar energy field project “as far as I can” during the city council’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. The council also agreed to complete an application to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a $318,000 Community Development and Assistance […]
Expanded career and technical education coming to south Macoupin schools
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. STAUNTON – State Senator Andy Manar was joined by superintendents from Macoupin County school districts on Tuesday to announce a new state grant for the newly created South Macoupin Consortium for Innovation and Career Pathways. Manar secured the $2 million grant in his role as a chief negotiator […]
Rep. Bourne named ‘Friend of Infrastructure’
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans. LITCHFIELD – Thanks in part to the role she played in this spring’s critical investment in Illinois’ infrastructure and economic future, State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) announced she received the Friend of Infrastructure Award from the Transportation for Illinois Coalition (TFIC). “This capital plan is more than just […]
Nomination petition packets for March 2020 primary available
While the 2020 Elections may seem far away, Macoupin County residents who are thinking of running for office in 2020 are in the process of circulating nomination petitions now. Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan said recently that Sept. 3 was the first day potential candidates can pick up petitions at the County Clerk’s office in […]
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announces first “Same-Site” licenses for adult use cannabis
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced Thursday the first “Same Site” adult use cannabis licenses, which will allow an existing medical cannabis dispensary to obtain an adult use dispensing license. This license will permit the dispensary to begin adult use cannabis sales at that location starting January 1, 2020, provided the […]
Hunting education a new option for local schools
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans. House Bill 3462, which was sponsored by State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond), was recently signed into law. This measure aims to improve hunting and gun safety for students by allowing school districts to offer hunter safety courses in their daily curriculum or as part of an after school activity. “There are […]
Rep Bourne’s Seizure Smart Act coming to schools
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans. A new law sponsored by State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond), the Seizure Smart Act, will require a plan of action for students who live with epilepsy. “It’s important for educators to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of seizures, and to know what to do if […]
Manar calls to remove barrier to high school graduation
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – The Senate Education Committee passed legislation Tuesday sponsored by State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) that would remove barriers to graduation for some high school students. House Bill 2165 would remove the requirement that all students must complete an algebra II course in order to graduate high school. […]
School board recognizes MPACT’D, puts proposed budget on public view
The Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night recognized the recent accomplishments of MPACT’D, a group of high school students devoted to promoting safe driving habits, voted to place this year’s proposed budget on public view and briefly discussed results of a state-mandated “Five Essentials” survey to measure individual school’s readiness […]
Benld Council learns about cultural tourism project
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night learned details about a cultural heritage project spearheaded by the University of Illinois that ultimately could bring visitors to Benld and surrounding communities as part of a larger, regional effort. The council also took formal action to approve a maintenance contract for the city’s sewer system […]
Manar’s legislation creating Property Tax Relief Task Force becomes law
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – A new bipartisan task force will be created to find ways to save taxpayers money under a new law sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker. Senate Bill 1932 creates the Property Tax Relief Task Force, which […]
Gillespie Council proposes payment schedule for East Gillespie, moves toward formal action to raise water rates
With Ald. Dave Tucker filling in as Mayor Pro-Tem in the absence of Mayor John Hicks, members of the Gillespie City Council on Monday nigh approved on a proposed payment schedule for the Village of East Gillespie to pay its share of a water infrastructure project currently underway, and directed City Attorney Kevin Polo to […]
Benld Council approves union contract
On a motion by Ald. Teressa Tucker, seconded by Ald. Mickey Robinson, the Benld City Council on Monday night approved a new three-year contract with Laborers Union Local 338 which represents three full-time police officers and two full-time maintenance workers. The new contract, which is retroactive to March 2, calls for a three percent annual […]
Wilsonville seeking bids to demolish fire-damaged residence
Following the lead of the City of Benld, Wilsonville Village trustees voted Tuesday night to advertise for bids to demolish a fire-damaged residence in the 300 block of Schmidt Street and remove the debris. Trustee Stanley Katich cited Benld’s recent action to raze the former Doggy’s Tavern, also damaged by fire, when he moved to […]
Gillespie Council approves Black Diamond Days Labor Day Lake Bash
A somewhat reluctant Gillespie City Council on Monday night voted to permit the Black Diamond Days Committee to host a two-day Labor Day Bash over the Labor Day weekend at Gillespie Lake. Council members also approved the purchase of property from Community Unit School District 7 for construction of a solar panel field to power […]
Macoupin County looking to get new voting machines
Carlinville – Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan recently asked the County Board to purchase new voting machines ahead of the 2020 Presidential Election. “The machines we have were purchased in 2004. They were recommended for use for 8 years and they are now on their 15th year” Duncan explained. “These machines are showing their age, breaking […]
State highways renamed to honor fallen Macoupin County soldiers
SPRINGFIELD – Sections of two Illinois highways will be renamed for fallen Macoupin County soldiers under legislation sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar and approved by the General Assembly this spring. Senate Joint Resolution 9 designates Illinois Route 159 between Detour Road and Illinois Route 16 in Bunker Hill as “Lance Cpl. Charles Heinemeier Memorial […]
Bourne votes against graduated income tax constitutional amendment
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans. State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) today voted against Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 1 (SJRCA1), a constitutional amendment that would repeal the provision in Illinois’ Constitution that requires a flat income tax structure. This will allow state lawmakers to levy income taxes at a graduated rate. Proponents of […]
Village of Wilsonville purchases insurance for July 4th fireworks display
For 24 years the Village of Wilsonville sponsored Independence Day fireworks displays without having purchased liability insurance. “Our insurance about had a fit when they saw that,” Village President Jeff Rhodes told village trustees during the regular monthly meeting of the board Tuesday night. Rhodes said he purchased a policy through the Illinois Municipal League’s […]
Manar supports suing drug companies for price gauging
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) commended Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s decision this week to join a 44-state coalition suing the some of the nation’s largest drug manufacturers for artificially inflating prices for lifesaving medications. “Pharmaceutical companies have been expanding their profit margins and reducing […]
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