CARLINVILLE, IL – On Friday, March 27, MacMurray College announced the institution would close and will cease enrollments at the end of the spring semester. In an effort to support MacMurray students as they complete their degree during this challenging transition, Blackburn College will offer new financial aid and academic transfer plans to create an […]
Governor activates additional 115 Illinois National Guardsmen for COVID-19 response
Contributed content. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has activated about 115 additional Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen in support of COVID-19 response operations. About 80 of these additional Illinois National Guard members will help with communications and reporting between county health departments throughout the state and the State Emergency Operations Center. Another […]
School Superintendent Tieman resigns
A stunned Board of Education on Monday night accepted Joe Tieman’s resignation for purposes of retirement as Superintendent of Community Unit School District 7. The resignation is effective June 30, the end of the academic year. Tieman, currently in his seventh year as superintendent, has been a district employee for 18 years, serving first as […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital initiates new access/entry point for all patients/visitors
LITCHFIELD —Effective 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, HSHS St. Francis Hospital has initiated a new access/entry point for all patients and visitors. All individuals will be checked in by clinical staff through a large tent that has been placed within the ambulance bay. The hospital’s front lobby access will be locked. Hospital officials also remind all individuals […]
Arson arrest made for Macoupin County fires
The man supposedly behind the Macoupin County fires is finally behind bars and faces 11 different counts including four counts of aggravated arson, six counts of arson, and one count of criminal damage to property. The arrest was made in Gillespie on Tuesday evening, March 17, after a 10th fire was started earlier the same […]
Health Department says health risk to county residents remains low, establishes hotline
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase across Illinois yet there have been no positive cases confirmed in Macoupin County, the Macoupin County Public Health Department reported on Tuesday, March 17. The department continued by saying Macoupin County does not have any COVID-19 cases and does not have any Persons Under Investigation before concluding […]
Rep. Avery Bourne urges small business owners and non-profits to assist with Illinois’ Economic Injury Declaration
Contributed content. MORRISONVILLE— State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) is urging small business owners and those who operate non-profits throughout Illinois to submit information relative to their specific impact from COVID-19. Submitted information will assist the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in evaluating Illinois’ request for an economic injury disaster declaration, which would unlock loans for […]
Mayor declares local state of emergency for Gillespie
City of Gillespie Mayor John Hicks has declared a state of emergency for the city of Gillespie in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The declaration followed an emergency council meeting held Monday morning and takes effect today, March 16, and continues until it is terminated by Mayor Hicks or city council action. The declaration […]
Heritage Food Festival postponed to June 27
Grow Gillespie announced on Sunday they had to make a very tough decision in regard to the group’s “Heritage Food Festival” and postponed the event to Saturday, June 27 due to the ongoing concerns regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 28 and all tickets purchased will be honored for the […]
Illinois Department of Natural Resources closes all state sites
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To further prevent the spread of COVID-19, and in accordance with the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation issued on March 9, 2020, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the closure of all state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas, and historic sites as well as the cancellation of upcoming scheduled […]
Governor Pritzker orders cancellation of all Illinois schools
UPDATE: According to GHS Principal Shane Owsley, there will be no student attendance on Monday March 16th at CUSD #7. Buildings will be open from noon to 6 for students to get their books and distance learning packets. All Illinois schools, both public and private, will close from March 17 through March 30 to prevent the […]
Memorial Health System enacts visitor restrictions to prevent spread of COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Health System has extended restrictions on visitors to patients at its hospitals in Springfield, Decatur, Jacksonville and Lincoln, and prohibited visitors to inpatients at its hospital in Taylorville, all to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Restrictions on visitors first were put in place at the system’s hospitals in December to prevent the […]
County Clerk issues warning related to Tuesday’s election
With the coronavirus causing closures of buildings and cancellations of public events, the Primary Election on Tuesday, March 17 could be affected at a moment’s notice, Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan announced on Friday. Macoupin County has developed a ‘Voter Guide App’ for smartphones that, once installed, allows for people to enable push notifications. Once […]
LLCC extends break, announces preventative measures regarding COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD – Lincoln Land Community College will extend this week’s spring break for students by an additional week (March 16-22) in response to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Although classes are canceled, the college will be open next week, and all staff will report to work as usual. In an email to all students, faculty […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital postponing, cancelling non-essential events at the hospital
LITCHFIELD — Due to concerns about COVID-19, influenza and other illnesses, HSHS St. Francis Hospital has decided to postpone or cancel non-essential events/classes (except prenatal classes) at the hospital through the end of April. Events or meetings directly related to patient care will not be cancelled. All essential hospital functions will continue as usual. This decision was […]
Sheriff to form task force to investigate arson fires
Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl plans to form a task force in response to a string of arson fires that have been set recently in Macoupin County including two in the Gillespie area. The task force will reportedly have investigators from the Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office and the State Fire Marshal’s office along with other […]
Gillespie may consider sewer rate increases
Gillespie water and sewer customers may face gradual increases in their sewer bills over the next few years based on discussion during Monday night’s regular monthly meeting of the city council. City Treasurer Dan Fisher said the increases are needed not only to maintain the city’s eligibility for state grants and low-interest loans but also […]
Local 4H club tours Illinois Coal Museum in Gillespie
The 4H 4×4 Club toured the Illinois Coal Museum on Thursday, March 5 learning how coal mining has played a role in our communities. The children plan to share what they have learned at the 2020 Macoupin County 4H History Night held at 6 p.m. on April 27 at Cross Church Carlinville. Receiving the tour […]
School board eyes improvements to vocational facilities
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted Monday night to seek bids for nearly $500,000 in improvements to the high school vocational classroom space. Approximately $400,000 in vocational education funds released to the school district by the state would be coupled with a $50,000 Life Safety improvement matching grant to […]
Blackburn College choir to host Choral Festival, feature guest conductor Kevin McBeth
CARLINVILLE, IL – Blackburn College Department of Music and Theatre will be hosting a Choral Festival Monday, March 2, 2020. The festival will consist of two open rehearsals with the Blackburn College Choir and guest conductor Kevin McBeth. The open rehearsals will be from 2:30-4:00pm and 4:30- 6:00pm in Bothwell Auditorium. We invite all church and […]
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