Hendricks to retire from Benld Police Department Mayor Gloria Sidar disappointedly informed the Benld City Council of multiple issues with the Benld City Hall during the...
Notice is hereby given that the office of the Macoupin County Clerk will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning November 25, 2013, through...
Wrapping up the week in the BenGil area with pictures! Week of November 10 Do you have a picture for the Week in Pictures? Email the...
Council hears from George Holesko about potential lock problems Jerry Doliger reported at the regular monthly meeting the fire department had a call to the Gillespie...
China Garden plans to open their doors for business today, November 15, in downtown Gillespie. The restaurant is the first restaurant the family has owned, but...
Teachers in nearby Mt. Olive, IL have voted to file an intent to strike. They are currently working under the terms of a contract which expired...
SPRINGFIELD – A new hunting license may soon be made available to youth hunters under a proposal sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D–Bunker Hill). The...
The 4th annual Miles for Michael run and walk was a day of hope, awareness, and celebration for all those affected by cancer. The family-oriented event...
Samantha Elizondo has been chosen as United Community Bank’s Student of the Month for the month of November. She is a senior at Gillespie High School...
FRIENDS of the Gillespie Library will set up a “Tree of Remembrance” at the Gillespie Library the week before Thanksgiving. Community members may purchase ornaments with...
The Music Men will be appearing at the Crystal Ballroom, Staunton, Il on Sunday November 17, 2013 from 4:00-7:00PM. The band formed here in Gillespie and...
The 2014 membership drive for the Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Service gets underway the week of November 18th with the mailing of almost 3500 membership forms to...
As the temperature continues to drop and the idea of snowfall becomes a reality, many families in our community are in need of blankets and bedding...
This story is contributed by a member of the Gillespie Police Department and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TheBenGilPost.com. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 Officer was...
Benld Residents Packing Joy into Shoeboxes for Needy Children Overseas With holiday supplies already covering the store shelves, Benld individuals, families, churches and groups are working...
Bill will offer modest incentives, hold ADM accountable for investments in jobs in central Illinois SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Andy Manar (D–Bunker Hill) today filed legislation...
Thirty-two youth from Macoupin County and five adults have been involved in a new special interest 4-H Shooting Sports club this year. This 4-H shooting club...
The town is fired up for the playoff game After defeating Staunton during the last regular season game, the chances Gillespie would host their first playoff...
The population decline of Monarch butterflies has been steep and sudden throughout much of North America. Last winter’s wintering population in Mexico was the smallest on...
H.E.I.D.I., Helping Every Individual Develop Independence, held its annual run/walk last weekend at the Schmidt Complex in Gillespie to benefit special needs applicants. The 5K and...