The fastest way to receive a refund is to file electronically and request direct deposit The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2019 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 27, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns. If a taxpayer electronically files […]
Benld Council eyes amendment to strengthen public nuisance ordinance
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night voted to accept a bid of $6,805 from Vandeventer Engineering, Fenton, Mo., to replace a meter at the city sewage lagoon, learned of steps being taken to abate a public nuisance in the 300 block of West Central Avenue and briefly discussed altering a city ordinance […]
Rep. Bourne demands accountability and action to preserve integrity of Illinois elections
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans. With early and absentee voting set to start on February 6, U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville), and Illinois State Representatives Avery Bourne (R-Farmersville), Tim Butler (R-Springfield), Mike Murphy (R-Springfield), Dan Brady (R-Bloomington), and CD Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) are demanding accountability and immediate action to preserve the integrity of the […]
Wilsonville signs water contract with City of Gillespie
Village of Wilsonville trustees voted 3-1 Tuesday night to sign a 40-year contract with the City of Gillespie to supply water for village residents. Wilsonville is one of the last of the Gillespie water department satellites to renew its relationship with Gillespie. Benld, Mount Clare and Sawyerville previously signed 40-year contracts with the City of […]
State invests $1 million to revitalize downtown Gillespie business district
Article contributed by the Illinois Senate Democrats. The City of Gillespie will receive a $1 million state grant to support the city’s five-year plan to streetscape its downtown business district, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) announced Monday at a joint press conference with Gillespie Mayor John Hicks and Grow Gillespie leader Dan Fisher. The […]
Voters reminded registration deadline is Feb. 18
Pete Duncan, Macoupin County Clerk, would like to remind Macoupin County residents that the deadline to register to vote or update voter information for the March 17th Primary Election is February 18th. “If voters have moved or changed their name, they will need to update their voter registration. We rely on information from the Secretary […]
Gillespie eyes possible new TIF District, solar field expansion
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 […]
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