A Macoupin County man was found guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday, January 26 related to a 2018 incident following a jury trial that started on Monday, January 26, according to Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison. David Buck Jr., 39 of Medora, was found guilty on first degree murder, possession of a stolen vehicle, […]
School Board green lights Athletic Wall of Honor program
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night gave permission for a five-member committee to pursue the development of a Wall of Fame program for outstanding school district athletes and supporters. Similar to the school’s longstanding Wall of Honor program, the Athletic Wall of Fame will recognize alumni of […]
Winter storm heading for BenGil area Tuesday, Wednesday
A winter storm is expected to hit the Benld Gillespie area on January 24 and January 25 and is forecasted to bring heavy snow. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, MO issued a winter storm warning for Macoupin County and a number of surrounding Illinois and Missouri counties that will take effect from 6 […]
Gillespie voters to consider IMRF issue in April
Meeting special session Tuesday night, Gillespie City Council members voted unanimously to approve a resolution placing a tax referendum for Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund on the April 4 consolidated election ballot. Mayor Pro Tem Dona Rauzi, presiding over the meeting in the absence of Mayor John Hicks, said the special meeting was needed in order […]
Tarro retires from county after 39 years
The longest-serving county public health director in the state has retired after serving for nearly four decades. Kent Tarro officially retired after 39 1/2 years of service for Macoupin County after starting when the health department was established in 1983. Tarro began working as an assistant administrator at the Macoupin County Public Health Department in […]
Benld Council approves jetter truck repairs, votes to cap unused water line
During a brief regular meeting Monday night, the Benld City Council approved up to $4,000 in repair to the city’s jetter truck and voted to cap an unused water line at Clark Street. Council members also voted to approve the installation of insulation at the city maintenance shed and voted to transition the city’s financial […]
Shepherd’s Closet giving away surprise food item with purchase
Beginning January 10, customers making a purchase from the Shepherd’s Closet will receive a surprise food item. Shepherd’s Closet is the front part of the caring center next to Gotcha Latte and across from Mi Casita in downtown Gillespie. These surprises will change/vary from day to day. Also starting this January will be a half-price […]
Gillespie Council votes to approve computer upgrade, accepts high bid to replace heater at water plant
In a relatively brief and routine meeting, the Gillespie City Council on Monday night approved an expenditure of up to $3,000 to replace computers used by City Clerk workers, and engaged in sometimes heated debate over hiring procedures and the recent purchase of a vacuum truck for the Street Department. Mayor John Hicks told council […]
Benld Council approves $116,912 tax levy
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night approved a tax levy for 2022 property taxes payable in 2023, accepted a $185,100 bid to repaint the city’s water storage tower and agreed to spend $14,400 to purchase enzyme pellets to reduce sludge at the city’s sewage lagoon. Finance Chair Jerry Saracco presented the levy, […]
Gillespie Council votes to buy vacuum truck
Meeting in special session Monday night, members of the Gillespie City Council voted unanimously to purchase a used vacuum truck members of the Public Works Committee had located online. The action comes just a week after Ald. Landon Pettit suggested during the regular December meeting that he would like to appropriate Motor Fuel Tax money […]
L&C recognizes Zippmann’s dedication with Pantone 286 award
GODFREY – During Lewis and Clark Community College’s 37th annual Service Awards, one employee was honored for his Trailblazer spirit with the first-ever Pantone 286 award. Maintenance Logistics Supervisor Cody Zippmann was presented with the prize, named for the Pantone Color System identifier for Lewis and Clark’s “Trailblazer blue,” for his outstanding dedication, leadership skills and work […]
Gillespie Council approves $394,000 tax levy, authorize pay increase for police chief
Members of the Gillespie City Council on Monday night approved a $394,102 tax levy for 2022 property taxes collectible in 2023 and, with one dissenting vote, authorized a substantial pay increase for Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe. The council also approved a $250 resolution for the 2023 motor fuel tax street maintenance program, agreed to […]
Holiday Sparkle Christmas Event returns to downtown Gillespie this weekend, Dec. 17
GILLESPIE–Featuring shopping opportunities, children’s activities and festive holiday decorations, Gillespie’s Holiday Sparkle will return to the downtown business district on Saturday, Dec. 17, according to members of the Holiday Sparkle Committee. The reimagined Holiday Sparkle will be a day-long event starting with the arrival of Santa Clause at 9 a.m. at the gazebo located in […]
Macoupin County man pleads guilty, sentenced for child pornography
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Macoupin County man prosecuted by his office was sentenced to six years in prison for solicitation of child pornography followed by two years of probation for possession of child pornography. Allyn Matthew Burtle, 22, of Nilwood, Illinois, was sentenced on Thursday by Macoupin County Circuit Court Judge Joshua […]
Gillespie Caring Center giving away gift certificates for Christmas
The Gillespie Caring Center will be giving $25 gift certificates for Christmas to Randy’s Market to those coming to receive food beginning on Thursday, December 1. This offer is good only through the month of December and is limited to one certificate per family. Merry Christmas, everyone.
CUSD 7 District tax levy under consideration
A historically high inflation rate is allowing Community Unit School District 7 to levy the maximum amount allowed under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL). PTELL, approved by Macoupin County voters in 1995, restricts taxing bodies from increasing their annual tax extensions by no more than five percent of the previous year’s extension or […]
Tree lighting draws hundreds to downtown Gillespie
The City of Gillespie and Holiday Sparkle group welcomed the holiday season by hosting a tree lighting ceremony on Sunday. The event attracted hundreds of spectators downtown to witness the lighting and take part in the ceremony. The tree, situated on the empty lot between United Community Bank and the former Randy’s Market location, stands […]
Three Macoupin County State’s Attorneys oppose release of 1985 murder
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced on Monday that documents have been filed opposing the release of Robert Turner for the murder and sexual assault of Bridget Drobney. The documents filed have the support of Garrison, former State’s Attorney Ed Rees and former State’s Attorney Vince Moreth. Drobney was in Gillespie for a wedding […]
Holiday Sparkle gets off to early start Sunday with tree lighting
Featuring shopping opportunities, children’s activities and festive holiday decorations, Gillespie’s Holiday Sparkle will return to the downtown business district on Saturday, Dec. 17, according to members of the Holiday Sparkle Committee. Once an annual tradition under the sponsorship of the now disbanded Coal Country Chamber of Commerce, the last Holiday Sparkle was held in 2018. […]
Holiday Sparkle returning to downtown Gillespie; Council approves $410,000 ARPA spending plan
Holiday Sparkle, an annual Christmas season tradition until the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce dissolved about five years ago, is returning to downtown Gillespie this year through the efforts of several local business owners. During the regular monthly meeting of the Gillespie City Council Monday night, city aldermen agreed to waive the rental and cleaning […]
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