Every baby born at HSHS St. Francis Hospital this month leading into Thanksgiving will go home with a special Little Turkey newborn onesie. “At St. Francis, newborns are the gifts families bring into the world,” says Elisa Feldmann, Family Maternity Center manager. “We hope this special Thanksgiving gift will bring joy to families welcoming precious […]
Sunday accident in Macoupin County claims one life
An accident Sunday morning at 6:29 a.m., November 4, on Illinois Route 267 claimed the life of a 35-year-old Jersey County woman. Macoupin County Chief Deputy Coroner Anthony Kravanya reported Rebecca Droste, 35 of Fidelity, was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:22 a.m. The two-vehicle accident happened north of Brighton when a Ford […]
Quarter auction to benefit Mt. Olive Care Center scheduled for Nov. 24
Quarter auction to benefit the Mt. Olive Care Center is scheduled for Sunday, November 24 St. John Paul II Church Hall located at 705 East Main Street, Mt. Olive. Doors will open at noon with the auction beginning at 1 pm. A quarter auction is part raffle, part auction, part fundraiser, a direct sales party […]
Halloween happenings in the BenGil area
This article will be updated as TheBenGilPost.com is advised of events. Report free community events to [email protected] BENLD Sunday, October 27: Community Trunk or Treat from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cars will be parked in the first block of South Main Street. Wednesday, October 30 & Thursday, October 31: Community trick-or-treating between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. GILLESPIE Sunday, October […]
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 […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital to hold a night of remembrance
HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield will hold a Night of Remembrance on Thurs., November 7, 2019 from 6-7 p.m. in the hospital chapel. The memorial event is open to the public. Any individual may provide the name of a loved one to be remembered at the service. To RSVP, email Cassandra.De[email protected] or call (217)814-5268 by Tues., […]
Girl Scouts Maia Dothager and Taylor Seelbach earn Silver Award
Maia Dothager and Taylor Seelbach, members of Staunton Girl Scout Troop 106 and freshmen at Staunton High School, recently earned their Girl Scout Silver Awards by building a hammock camping unit at the Girl Scout Camp ChanYaTa in Worden. Maia is the daughter of Jason Dothager and Sarah Drury-Dothager of Staunton. Taylor is the daughter […]
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 […]
50th Annual Zion Lutheran School Sauerbraten Dinner set for Nov 3
Zion Lutheran School parents and staff have begun preparations for the 50th Annual Sauerbraten Dinner on Sunday, November 3 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm in the school gymnasium (1301 North State Street, Litchfield). The Sauerbraten Dinner was started in 1969 by Zion members Henry and Ursula Eilers. Sauerbraten is a traditional German marinated beef […]
Ready Readers Expert to engage parents, grandparents, and teachers on Nov. 2
On Saturday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 a.m., an expert from St. Louis’s Ready Readers program will lead a 90-minute learning session designed to help adults understand the most effective ways to read aloud to children. Sheila Oliveri, the Literacy & Curriculum Coordinator at Ready Readers in St. Louis, will discuss the importance of early literacy, […]
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 […]
Tuesday’s Democratic debate had Blackburn connection
CARLINVILLE — The fourth Democratic Presidential Debate on Tuesday evening had a connection to Blackburn College. The debate was staged in Westerville, Ohio at Otterbein University, where Dr. John Comerford is in his second year as President. He went to Otterbein after serving in the same position at Blackburn from 2013-18. Comerford oversaw a comprehensive […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital offers pumpkin carving safety tips
LITCHFIELD – Fall has arrived, the leaves are changing and pumpkin patches are open for families to select the perfect gourd for carving. Each year emergency rooms across the United States see patients with injuries to the hands and fingers from carving pumpkins – sometimes requiring surgical treatment. HSHS St. Francis Hospital offers these tips […]
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 […]
Health Department completes successful emergency preparedness drill
The Macoupin County Public Health Department completed a successful emergency preparedness drill on Tuesday, October 8 at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds. This is the twelfth year the health department has conducted an exercise in conjunction with an annual Drive Through Flu Vaccine Clinic. The Drive Through Clinic helps health department staff to continue to become […]
Robinson Brothers homecoming concert success
Event raised $140,000 for Cardiac Care Equipment for HSHS St. Francis Hospital LITCHFIELD— HSHS St. Francis Hospital officials announced that $140,000 was raised at the Robinson Brothers Homecoming Concert II on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The HSHS St. Francis Foundation hosted the event where the theme was Our Hearts Have Always Been in Litchfield. Robby and Rex […]
Mt. Olive’s Lesko earns Girl Scout Silver Award
Abigail Lesko, a member of Staunton Girl Scout Troop 106 and a freshman at Mt. Olive High School, recently earned her Girl Scout Silver Award by designing and building special carts for the Staunton Helping Hands Center. Abigail is the daughter of Kevin and Leslie Ann Lesko of Mt. Olive and is entering her 10th […]
Pancake breakfast to benefit Benld Public Library on Oct 26
A pancake breakfast by Chris Cakes will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Benld Civic Center. $8.00 per person includes all you can eat pancakes and sausage, tang or coffee. Children three and under are free. Carryouts will be available. All proceeds will benefit the Benld Public Library.
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 […]
Bourne reminds constituents to be counted, becomes census champion
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans. The upcoming census in 2020 is important for the state of Illinois. State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) has joined other community and government leaders in signing on to be a Census Champion. The census is vital for determining how many Congressional Districts Illinois will have, and how much […]
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