Accompanied by his attorney, a city resident vowed to fight the City of Gillespie’s solar energy field project “as far as I can” during the city council’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. The council also agreed to complete an application to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a $318,000 Community Development and Assistance […]
One injured in two-vehicle Tuesday accident on Shipman Road
A Carlinville man was injured Tuesday afternoon when a vehicle crossed into his lane and swiped his vehicle. He was transported to Carlinville Area Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police say. The accident happened at 12:53 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, on Shipman Road near Drew Road. According to Illinois State Police, Debra Mills, 66 […]
Expanded career and technical education coming to south Macoupin schools
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. STAUNTON – State Senator Andy Manar was joined by superintendents from Macoupin County school districts on Tuesday to announce a new state grant for the newly created South Macoupin Consortium for Innovation and Career Pathways. Manar secured the $2 million grant in his role as a chief negotiator […]
Gillespie Police Department wins Guns, Hoses and Lifesavers bowling tournament
Besserman Superbowl in Gillespie announced on Monday that the Gillespie Police Department was the 2019 champions of the third annual Guns, Hoses, and Lifesavers tournament held by the bowling alley on Saturday, September 7. A $250 check was awarded to the winners for a charity of their choice and they report they will be donating […]
Gillespie Police Report: September 1-7, 2019
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 John V. Whitt, 36, of Benld was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper lane usage. The male posted bond and was released with a court date. Gary R. Priddle, 41, of Mt. Olive was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug […]
State grant for Southern Macoupin Consortium for Innovation and Career Pathways to be announced Sept 10
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. STAUNTON – State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) will be joined by superintendents from Macoupin County school districts Tuesday, Sept. 10 when he announces a new state grant for the Southern Macoupin Consortium for Innovation and Career Pathways. The conference will be held at Staunton High School starting […]
Car seat check event set for September 16
Every day in Illinois, thousands of parents and caregivers travel with children in their vehicles. While some children are buckled in properly in the correct car seats for their age and size, most are not, if they are buckled up at all. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 46 […]
Rep. Bourne named ‘Friend of Infrastructure’
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans. LITCHFIELD – Thanks in part to the role she played in this spring’s critical investment in Illinois’ infrastructure and economic future, State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) announced she received the Friend of Infrastructure Award from the Transportation for Illinois Coalition (TFIC). “This capital plan is more than just […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 25-30, 2019
SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2019 Kyler M. Jacobs, 20, of Gillespie was issued citations for failure to use a turn signal and disobeying two stop signs. MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019 An officer met with a male at the police department to take a report of a verbal altercation at the lake over the weekend. Dylan C. […]
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announces first “Same-Site” licenses for adult use cannabis
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced Thursday the first “Same Site” adult use cannabis licenses, which will allow an existing medical cannabis dispensary to obtain an adult use dispensing license. This license will permit the dispensary to begin adult use cannabis sales at that location starting January 1, 2020, provided the […]
Hunting education a new option for local schools
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans. House Bill 3462, which was sponsored by State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond), was recently signed into law. This measure aims to improve hunting and gun safety for students by allowing school districts to offer hunter safety courses in their daily curriculum or as part of an after school activity. “There are […]
Illinois State Police urge motorists to drive responsibly during Labor Day weekend
The Labor Day weekend signifies the end of the summer and one of the busiest driving periods of the year where millions of motorists are expected to hit the roadways nationwide. Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18, Commander Mark Gillock, is urging motorists to celebrate responsibly and make safety their number one priority. Troopers will […]
Manar calls to remove barrier to high school graduation
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – The Senate Education Committee passed legislation Tuesday sponsored by State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) that would remove barriers to graduation for some high school students. House Bill 2165 would remove the requirement that all students must complete an algebra II course in order to graduate high school. […]
School board recognizes MPACT’D, puts proposed budget on public view
The Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night recognized the recent accomplishments of MPACT’D, a group of high school students devoted to promoting safe driving habits, voted to place this year’s proposed budget on public view and briefly discussed results of a state-mandated “Five Essentials” survey to measure individual school’s readiness […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 11-17, 2019
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Street for a domestic dispute. MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street to take a report on a civil matter. TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 An officer was dispatched to the Police Department to […]
Company announces closure of four Illinois coal-burning power plants
Vistra Energy announced Wednesday it is closing its coal-burning power plants in Canton, Havana, Hennepin and Coffeen causing nearly 300 people to lose their jobs. The company blamed the retirement of the four power plants on the new revisions to the Multi-Pollutant Standard Rule introduced by the Illinois Pollution Control Board saying the closure of the […]
Manar holds road naming ceremony for fallen Vietnam veteran
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Andy Manar gathered with community members, veterans groups and the family and friends of Marine Lance Cpl. Charles Heinemeier in Bunker Hill today for a road naming ceremony in honor of the Vietnam veteran. Earlier this spring, the Illinois General Assembly adopted Manar’s Senate Joint Resolution 9, which designates a stretch […]
Benld Council learns about cultural tourism project
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night learned details about a cultural heritage project spearheaded by the University of Illinois that ultimately could bring visitors to Benld and surrounding communities as part of a larger, regional effort. The council also took formal action to approve a maintenance contract for the city’s sewer system […]
Manar’s legislation creating Property Tax Relief Task Force becomes law
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – A new bipartisan task force will be created to find ways to save taxpayers money under a new law sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker. Senate Bill 1932 creates the Property Tax Relief Task Force, which […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital auxiliary gift shop presents $8,000 check to hospital
LITCHFIELD – HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary volunteers presented Jim Timpe, hospital president/CEO, with a check in the amount of $8,000 at the auxiliary’s June general meeting. The check represents proceeds raised through the gift shop sales. Timpe is pictured with many of the auxilians who volunteer in the gift shop. Back row, left to right, […]
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