The City of Gillespie announced on Thursday they will hold Memorial Day services on Monday, May 27 at 9:30 a.m. The services will begin at the monument in front of the Gillespie fire house at 9:30 a.m. and then will proceed to the city cemetery for a short program. The program will continue and end […]
Gillespie UMC women holding rummage sale May 24, 25
The Gillespie United Methodist Women are having their Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most items are priced at 50 cents but some will be priced higher. Saturday special prices include fill a provided paper bag for $2 […]
Two Gillespie residents graduate from University of Illinois Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – A total of 1,274 students earned degrees from the University of Illinois Springfield at the conclusion of the spring semester on May 11, 2019, pending completion of university requirements. Among the 1,274 students graduating, two Gillespie students earned their degree. Jimi Jo Hagan earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and graduated cum laude […]
Black Diamond Days announces 5k and 1-mile run or walk
The Black Diamond Days 5K run & 1-mile run/walk is entering into its 40th anniversary and will be held on Saturday, June 8. The 5K will begin at 8 AM approximately, with the 1-mile run/walk to begin 30 minutes prior to that at approximately 7:30 AM. The race will begin near Randy’s Market in Gillespie […]
Council approves $172,000 design contract for Litchfield-to-Benld water line
Benld City aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to approve a $172,000 contract with HMG Engineering for professional services associated with the design and bidding processes for a proposed water transmission line to bring water from the Litchfield Water Department to Benld. Justin Vander Haar, an engineer with HMG, said he presented details of the contract […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital announces new emergency department to open in 2020
HSHS St. Francis Hospital has begun construction on a new emergency department in the hospital which will open in early 2020. “Our emergency department treated more than 11,000 patients last fiscal year. It is a vital part of the hospital services offered at HSHS St. Francis Hospital. This emergency department is an original part of […]
Bourne’s bill gives schools flexibility for resource officers
Contributed article by the Illinois House Repulicans. In response to an increase in school violence and shootings, State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) co-sponsored legislation in the Illinois House that would provide school districts with additional flexibility to hire school resource officers or mental health professionals. HB 3244 would allow school districts in counties that impose a […]
Italian American Days schedule released, set for May 24-27
The Italian Club of Benld would like to invite everyone to their celebration of the 66th Annual Italian-American Days Festival on May 24, 25, 26 and the 27th at the Benld City Park in Benld, Illinois. The festival is known throughout the state of Illinois for its Italian foods and games. The weekend begins with […]
Gillespie Council authorizes solar energy project, accepts resignations from two police officers
Newly elected council members were sworn in Monday night during a meeting of the Gillespie City Council which also featured a discussion about the condition of the dam at Gillespie Lake and a commitment to a $380,000 solar energy project. City attorney Kevin Polo administered the oath of office to Ward 1 Ald. Dona Rauzi, […]
IVEDC home based head start have parent and child paint party
Home Based Head Start parents and children participate in an afternoon of paint, palettes, pinkies, and palms. Parents and children age 2-5 enjoyed valuable time together painting masterpieces. Tempera paint was applied on 8×10 canvases by using bubble wrap, feathers, spools, toy cars, hands, fingers, and palms. Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation offers a Birth […]
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