Contributed content. LITCHFIELD—State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) is announcing her annual Student Art Contest! Students throughout the 95th district are encouraged to participate in the competition, which is open through the month of March. Entrants are asked to submit original, Illinois-themed, artwork in any 2-D medium (i.e. pen, marker) on 8 ½ x 11 paper […]
L&C grad brings inspiration to Macoupin County
GODFREY – Pablo Picasso once said, “Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” It’s a mantra not lost on Lewis and Clark Community College alumna and The Macoupin County Art Collective (The MAC) Executive Director Brandace Cloud. Hard work has fueled Cloud’s artistic fire since she found her passion and graduated from L&C with […]
Over 5 percent of county fully vaccinated for COVID-19
The Macoupin County Health Department announced on Tuesday that over 1,100 people received their first COVID-19 vaccine and another 200 received their second dose last week despite the snowstorm. As of Tuesday morning, 5.63 percent of the county population is fully vaccinated which is 2,549 of 45,313 people. Also as of Tuesday, 9,333 vaccine doses […]
Benld man dies in single-vehicle accident
A 67-year-old Benld man died in a single-vehicle accident Monday afternoon in Mt. Olive. Police said Frank Wargo, 67 of Benld, was traveling south on U.S. Route 66 near Koniak Lane when he exited the roadway around 12:54 in the afternoon and traveled into a grove of trees and a shallow ditch. Wargo was pronounced […]
Bourne outraged that Pritzker signs law enforcement bill
Contributed content from the Illinois House Republicans Today Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3653 into law. This bill, opposed by every law enforcement organization in the state, will turn suspected criminals back on to the streets hours after being arrested, take away resources from local counties, set new costly mandates on law enforcement, and […]
New dialing procedure for customers within 217 area code
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) today reminded residential and business customers that beginning February 27, 2021, mandatory dialing will occur where all local calls made within the Illinois 217 Area Code will have to be placed using the 10-digit telephone number (area code + the 7-digit telephone number). That day, the 447 area code will […]
Benld Council beefs up inspection ordinance, votes to purchase pump, aerator
Benld City Council members voted Monday night to amend the city ordinance requiring inspections of residential rental properties and voted unanimously to purchase a pump to replace a unit damaged by cold weather, as well as an aerator for the city’s sewage treatment lagoon. Council members also heard a brief update on plans to redevelop […]
Closings & cancellations
To submit your event to the BenGil Post cancellation list, please email us at news@thebengilpost.com, message us on Facebook, or tweet us @thebengilpost. School closings for Tuesday, February 16: Gillespie Staunton Bunker Hill Mt. Olive Litchfield (remote learning) Carlinville (remote learning) Southwestern Zion Lutheran in Litchfield Lincoln Land Community College (remote learning) Lewis & Clark Community College […]
Gillespie Council eyes development plan, votes to increase bulk sewage rates
Members of the Gillespie City Council voted Monday night to draft a “letter of support” authorizing Peace Corps Fellow Ethan Fogg to initiate work on a plan to guide the city’s long-term economic development efforts. The council also approved a measure to increase bulk sewage rates and voted to hire a full-time police officer. Fogg […]
County health department to implement new vaccination scheduling program
To manage the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations, the Macoupin County Public Health Department will implement EMTrack, a self -scheduling system provided by the State of Illinois, it was announced on Tuesday, February 9. The Health Department will begin using EMTrack for the Friday, February 19 COVID-19 vaccination event. Updates and instructions on how to access […]
Gillespie CUSD 7 accepting Wall of Honor nominations
Every other year, Gillespie CUSD #7 is honored by adding recipients to the Gillespie High School’s Wall of Honor. Due to COVID restrictions for large gatherings, the induction event usually held in the spring will be rescheduled for the fall of 2021. Nominations are still be accepting and should be submitted by March 31, 2021. […]
Sawyerville child found safe after extensive search effort Tuesday
A nine-year-old Sawyerville child was found safe and sound following an extensive search effort Tuesday that involved many agencies and lasted most of the day. Chase Ondo was reportedly last seen Monday evening around 11:30 and was reported missing early Tuesday morning when he wasn’t in his room prior to the start of school. He […]
Gillespie Police Report: January 24-30, 2021
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Fillmore Street regarding criminal damage. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of South Macoupin Street regarding a fight in progress. Chester H. Weller, 49, of Shipman was arrested for aggravated battery. Jaylen M. Ronald, 18, of Gillespie […]
Carlinville men create study of Lincoln and Illinois State University
A pair of Carlinville men have created a ground-breaking study of the connections of Abraham Lincoln to Illinois State University in Normal, a work that one reviewer has called “monumental.” Tom Emery and Carl Kasten teamed to produce Abraham Lincoln and the Heritage of Illinois State University (list: $22.95), a 280-page volume that covers a […]
County continues vaccinations, urges residents to complete online survey
The Macoupin County Public Health Department is continuing to vaccinate healthcare workers who are in Phase 1a as well as first responders, school personnel, and frontline workers who fall into Phase 1b. Individuals 65 years and older who completed the interest survey between January 5 and January 19, 2021, are also being scheduled. As of […]
Benld Council eyes grant application
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night voted to start the process of gathering information with an eye toward applying for a Housing and Urban Development Abandoned Properties grant to pay for demolishing dilapidated housing units in the city. Last week the City of Gillespie took a pass on seeking a grant under […]
Gillespie Caring Center, Shepherd’s Closet reopened
The Gillespie Caring Center and Shepherd’s Closet has re-opened between the hours of 9:00 AM until 11:45 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with food being distributed on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Masks and social distancing is required. The reopening comes after the center was closed for over 9 months since the March closure when […]
Governor activates 200 National Guard members for presidential inauguration
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has ordered the activation of approximately 200 Illinois National Guard members in support of the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The District of Columbia requested additional support from the Guard in advance of the upcoming event. “In the wake of the recent incident at the Capitol, ensuring a peaceful transfer of power to […]
Mobile driver’s unit to be at Benld Library on Feb. 2
Secretary of State Jesse Whites Mobile Drivers Unit will be at the Benld Public Library on Tuesday, February 2 with the Rules of the Road Class being offered from 9 am to 11 am. Space is limited. To reserve a place in the class please call the library. The Mobile Unit will be available from […]
State Rep. Avery Bourne sworn into House
SPRINGFIELD—State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) joined other lawmakers from around the state on Wednesday as they took the oath of office and launched Illinois’ 102nd General Assembly (GA) in Springfield. The ceremony took place at the Bank of Springfield Center a few blocks away from the Illinois Capitol. Bourne’s legislative district includes portions of Christian, Macoupin, […]
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