With half of its members participating remotely via the Zoom remote conferencing platform, the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night set a public hearing for the 2020 property tax levy, reviewed this year’s “school report cards” and voted unanimously to return to remote learning, effective Nov. 30, due to an […]
Joyful Angels will still be held at Gillespie Church
Joyful Angels pick up will still be held at the Gillespie Methodist Church despite the church not currently being open. Those picking up gifts are reminded that pick up dates and times are on Thursday, December 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. and on Friday, December 11 from 9 a.m. to […]
Santa to visit Benld Library on December 5
Santa will be at the Benld Public Library on Saturday, December 5 from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Following COVID precautions, there will not be pictures with Santa. Families are invited to drive through the parking lot to see Santa. Everyone must remain in their cars. Children are invited to leave their letters to Santa at the library. Each […]
Benld Council approves tax levy of $113,000
Members of the Benld City Council voted 4-1 Monday night to approve a municipal property tax levy in the amount of $113,081.76 for 2020 property taxes to be collected in 2021. The levy is approximately $5,000 less than last year’s levy due primarily to the mid-year deactivation of the Benld Police Department. Complying with the […]
Macoupin Art Collective to add mural to Staunton building
The Macoupin Art Collective (MAC) is pleased to announce funding from the Healing Illinois Grant made possible in partnership with The Chicago Community Foundation. This opportunity will enhance Staunton through public art that exemplifies the interconnectedness of the community while creating a conversation about inclusivity through a large outdoor mural located at 115 East Main […]
Manar honors life of former Gillespie Mayor Howard Carney
Contributed content by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – In response to the passing of former Gillespie Mayor Howard Carney, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) filed a resolution in the Illinois Senate to honor his life and service to Gillespie and Macoupin County. A retired coal mine manager for Monterey Coal Co., Howard Carney […]
Gillespie Coal Museum receives building improvement grant
LITCHFIELD— State Senator Andy Manar and State Representative Avery Bourne announced today that the City of Gillespie will receive a $33,800 state grant to assist with improvements to the Gillespie Coal Museum. The Coal Museum is one of 43 museums across the state that were recently awarded funds through the Illinois Public Museum Capital Grants […]
Annual live nativity to be a drive-through event
Come experience the journey to Bethlehem to see the Christ child in a new and different way. Due to Covid 19, the annual live nativity at Griffel Farm will be a drive through event for this year only being held on Sunday, December 6, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Your journey includes the angel […]
Gillespie 4H club continues meeting virtually
The 4×4 4H Club based in Gillespie would like to remind families that while we may be in uncertain times, your child(ren)’s safety is still the top priority. While they may not be meeting in person for a while, the fun and educational experiences don’t stop. To learn more about 4H and how you can […]
Gillespie Council hires legal counsel for labor issues, agrees to participate in year-long peace corps program
Meeting primarily via the Zoom remote conferencing platform, members of the Gillespie City Council on Thursday night voted to partner with Grow Gillespie to bring a Peace Corps community development specialist to Gillespie for 11 months and agreed to hire outside legal counsel to work on labor relations issues. The meeting was reconvened from an […]
Local resident serves in Colorado senator race
Sawyerville resident and republican Christopher Hicks served as the regional field director on the 2020 re-election campaign of U.S. Senator Cory Gardner in Jefferson County, Colorado. Gardner received 44.2 percent of the votes and lost the race to his democrat challenger John Hickenlooper who received 53.5 percent of the votes. In Colorado, Hicks was responsible […]
Salvation Army bell ringers needed
In spite of the Covid-19 virus situation, our local Gillespie and Benld area Salvation Army Christmas fundraiser campaign will soon be underway and volunteers are again urgently needed to assist by standing at donation points in our area to receive the donations. Our volunteers will be observing designated Covid-19 safety precautions throughout our fundraiser and […]
Gillespie Council defers majority of meeting agenda to Thursday night
With most of the municipal government in quarantine, the Gillespie City Council took action on issues requiring immediate attention Monday night but deferred the bulk of the previously announced agenda to Thursday night when the council will meet via the Zoom remote conferencing platform. Thursday’s adjourned session is set to convene at 6 p.m. “We’re […]
Macoupin County man dies in I-55 accident on Wednesday
A Macoupin County man died early Wednesday morning on Interstate 55 after Illinois State Police said his vehicle was struck by a semi-trailer truck near the Raymond milepost 65. John Barnes, 56 of Girard, succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the accident, according to the Montgomery County Coroner. He was driving a box […]
Macoupin voters overwhelmingly support Trump, Republicans take control of Macoupin County Board
With the outcome of the Presidential election still in doubt, Macoupin County voters overwhelmingly supported Donald Trump in yesterday’s general election balloting. Additionally, Macoupin County voters ousted three incumbent Democrats and one Independent on the Macoupin County Board, replacing them with Republicans and giving the GOP a majority on the 18-member board. County voters cast […]
Area restaurants, bars take hit under resurgence mitigation
The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced that COVID-19 resurgence mitigations were implemented in Region 3 West Central Illinois which includes Macoupin County on Sunday, November 1, 2020. The region has seen a seven-day rolling average test positivity rate of 8 percent or above for three consecutive days, which exceeds the thresholds set for […]
Blackburn College B Club to host online trivia night
CARLINVILLE, IL — The Blackburn College B Club will host an online trivia night through Zoom beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020. The B Club, Blackburn’s first-ever booster program specifically supporting student-athletes, will be raising money for the College’s athletic programs while providing an opportunity for socially-distant fun. Blackburn College President Dr. […]
New books on Macoupin County history, Lincoln in Alton being released
The history of Macoupin County, as well as Abraham Lincoln’s experiences and connections in Macoupin County and Alton, are the topics of three interesting new books that are being released in time for the holidays. Writer Tom Emery of Carlinville is releasing The Macoupin County History Reader, a collection of over eighty of his articles […]
Gillespie High School, Middle School moving to full remote learning temporarily
Gillespie High School and Gillespie Middle School are moving to full remote learning temporarily, according to an Alert Now message broadcasted by Superintendent Shane Owsley on Wednesday evening. All middle and high school extra-curricular activities are also temporarily suspended. The district plans to resume the blended learning plan and extra-curricular activities on Thursday, November 5. […]
CUSD 7 School Board accepts annual audit, switches insurance carriers
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night accepted an annual audit of funds required by the state and voted to switch insurance companies for liability, property, vehicles, and other coverage to take advantage of a significantly lower premium for the year. The board voted unanimously to accept the […]
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