Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted 6-1 during a special meeting of the board Wednesday night to reopen district schools for a hybrid attendance plan starting on Monday, Oct. 5. Upward of 20 community members, several of whom had been vocal advocates for returning students to the classroom, attended […]
Counties at COVID-19 warning level drops to 17
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 24 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. Seventeen counties are currently reported at a warning level […]
Benld Council sets dates, times for trick-or-treating
Despite concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Benld City Council members voted 3-1 Monday night to set trick-or-treating hours from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and 31. The issue was not on the council’s previously published agenda. Ald. John Balzraine, objecting to the idea of allowing trick-or-treating during the pandemic, voted […]
Thursday morning accident in Medora claims one life
An early morning accident on Thursday, September 24, claimed the life of a 28-year-old man from Fidelity. The accident happened at 4:37 a.m. at the intersection of Illinois 267 and Illinois 111 in Medora. Illinois State Police said Benjamin Ruyle, 39, of Medora had crashed in the roadway causing his 2005 GMC pickup truck to […]
Bourne receives Friend of Agriculture award
Contributed content by the Illinois House Republicans. LITCHFIELD—In recognition of her advocacy on behalf of Illinois’ farmers, State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) has been named a “Friend of Agriculture” by the Activator Program of the Illinois Farm Bureau. Bourne received a 100% score for votes taken in 2019-2020 that affect the agriculture industry in Illinois. […]
Macoupin County track meet history covered in new booklets
The remarkable history of the Macoupin County Boys and Girls Track Meets is told in two new booklets that will benefit the high school track teams of the county. The 80-page booklets complete an ongoing project on the history of the meet, which is one of the oldest high school sporting events in the state […]
Gillespie CUSD 7 to receive $96,000 to help expand access to remote learning technology
Provided content by the Illinois Senate Democrats. BUNKER HILL – Local schools are set to receive nearly $2 million in grants to improve students’ access to remote learning technology, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) announced Wednesday. “Many school districts have employed a remote or hybrid learning model to protect staff and students during the pandemic,” […]
Dr. Biermann begins tenure as 18th Blackburn president
CARLINVILLE – On August 15, Dr. Mark L. Biermann officially became the 18th President of Blackburn College. Dr. Biermann arrived on the Carlinville campus after serving as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Valparaiso University, where he was responsible for all academic programs, student affairs, retention and student success, diversity and inclusion, […]
Sheriff’s Office requesting help in cemetery vandalism
The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in solving a criminal damage incident at a rural Gillespie cemetery that occurred sometime between September 12 and 13. Five five limestone headstones were damaged at Wheeler Cemetery located in the 15000 blk of Quarry Road. The headstones were dated as far back as the 1800’s. If […]
New Animal Control Administrator at Macoupin County Animal Control
The Macoupin County Animal Control and Adoption Center is under new management after the former administrator resigned to pursue a new career. At the helm now is Ashley Scales. Scales lives in Gillespie with her fiance and 6-month-old daughter. She grew up in Peoria, moved to Iowa to attend Iowa State University, and recently relocated […]
30 counties at warning level for COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 30 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. Thirty counties are currently reported at a warning […]
School Board stays the course with remote learning plan
Several parents of Community Unit School District 7 left disappointed after the Board of Education declined to take action on reversing or reaffirming the district’s remote learning plan currently in place during a special meeting of the board on Wednesday night. Five mothers of CUSD 7 students urged the board to reopen the district for […]
First 2020 case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Macoupin County
The Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) has confirmed the first positive pool for West Nile Virus in Macoupin County for 2020. A pool of mosquitoes found near Girard tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) on September 4, 2020. The Macoupin County Public Health Department will continue surveillance and testing mosquito pools from across […]
Snowplow drivers wanted to join the IDOT team
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation today renewed its call for qualified individuals to step forward and apply for seasonal positions to help with snow-and-ice removal across the state. Through the department’s annual “snowbird” program, temporary snowplow drivers are hired every year on a full-time and on-call basis. IDOT plows more than 45,000 lane miles […]
Illinois receives $36 million in federal funding to fight opioid crisis
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that the state has received $36.7 million in federal funding to fight the opioid crisis. Funding expands prevention, treatment, recovery and overdose response initiatives across the state. “Substance use disorder is a disease – and we must do all that […]
Gillespie church starting support group for grief, loss
GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief and loss, will be held on Wednesday evenings at Gillespie First United Methodist Church beginning Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. through December 16, 2020. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of […]
Number of ‘warning level’ counties increases by 10
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 30 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. Thirty counties are currently reported at a warning […]
State updates guidelines for restaurants and bars
The State of Illinois today announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar establishments statewide to operate safely and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Based on a recent increase in cases, these latest guidelines will require patrons to wear a mask during any interaction with wait staff, food service workers and other employees at bars and restaurants. Face […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 16-22, 2020
SUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 5th Street in Benld for a neighbor dispute. An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Gillespie Street regarding a well-being check. An officer took a call from a male regarding a child custody exchange in the 200 block of West […]
New dialing procedure for customers within 217 area code
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) today reminded residential and business customers served by the 217 area code to prepare for the introduction of the new 447 area code. The 447 area code will be added as an overlay to the region currently served by area code 217 to ensure continuing supply of telephone numbers for […]
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