The iconic hardware store that can be found on Route 4 in Gillespie has announced it will be closing its doors at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 8 as the owners retire. A&G True Value owners Gene and Roganne Smalley thanked all of their customers over the years saying 41 years as owners was a […]
Area residents wake up to storm siren on Friday
Residents in Gillespie woke up to the tornado siren sounding shortly after 6 a.m. on Friday as a threat of severe weather quickly rolled through the area. The strong, sudden storm was short lived but left behind evidence of its destruction. Lumpy’s Bar and Grill in downtown Gillespie had part of an exterior free-standing wall […]
Miners peaking as regionals start today
The girls’ basketball season is moving along at a swift pace. The conference race has already come to a close and the regional tournament starts this evening with Gillespie (15-11) pairing off against Staunton in Carlinville at 7:30 p.m. The winner advances to the semi-finals on Wednesday against Carlinville at 7:30 p.m. After finishing the […]
Gillespie preps for big night in sports
Gillespie fans are preparing for a unique experience tonight, February 10, as three of the district’s basketball teams have momentous games scheduled this evening and fans are split between which event to attend. MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL In the opening night of the IESA Class 8-3A Sectionals, the eighth grade Gillespie Middle School boys’ basketball […]
Interstate-55 traffic being diverted through Gillespie
UPDATE 12:00 p.m.: It’s being reported that all lanes of I-55 and the frontage roads have reopened. Illinois State Police District 18 have shut down Interstate-55 northbound and southbound lanes including the frontage roads between the Carlinville and Litchfield exit due to down power lines. According to a press release issued shortly before 9 a.m. […]
Contemporary Christian band to play at Benld City Park tonight
Fireproof, a contemporary Christian band, will draw an expansive crowd tonight to Benld City Park as part of the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual summer concert series. The concert will play for 90 minutes beginning at 7 p.m. The park opens at 6 p.m. with the concession stand serving hot dogs, “big smokies”, […]
Senator Manar says Lawmakers should not be paid
SPRINGFIELD — With yesterday’s ruling from a Cook County judge who ordered that the comptroller cannot pay state employees without an enacted fiscal year 2016 budget, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) says lawmakers shouldn’t get paid either until the impasse is settled. “It is unconscionable to me that working men and women: nurses, child […]
B&B Strings in concert tonight at Benld City Park
B & B Strings will close out the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce’s final concert for the month of June tonight at the Benld City Park. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and is 90 minutes straight through, but the park opens at 6 p.m. with the concession stand serving hot dogs, “big smokies”, Italian […]
River Ramblers in concert tonight at Benld City Park
The CCCC concert in Benld Park tonight will feature the River Ramblers. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and is 90 minutes straight through. Beginning at 6 p.m. the park is open and the concession stand is open to serve hot dogs, “big smokies”, Italian beef, soda and water, and strawberry shortcake sundaes. The River Ramblers […]
Black Diamond Days begins tonight in Gillespie
Music, rides, food, and games are in store this weekend for the annual Black Diamond Days festival. The three-day event kicks off tonight and runs through Sunday evening. Headlining the grandstand stage under the beer tent this year is Buffalo Road on Friday evening, Joe Frew and BorderLine on Saturday and then Scott and Karl […]
Tropical Sno opens today to start 14th season
Tropical Sno opens today at 6 p.m., April 15, to start their 14th season under the ownership of Margaret and Charlie Wayman. After the area has been treated to a warm wave of weather, the Waymans’ are opening their doors this year earlier than expected. The business made the announcement via their Facebook page on […]
2015 Consolidated Election Results: UNOFFICIAL
Check back throughout the evening for updated election results The BenGil unofficial results for this election are displayed below. Results will be certified at the canvass up to 14 days after the election. Write-in votes will be counted on Wednesday, April 8 and posted here later in the day. CONTESTED RACES Reporting: 100% (23 of 23 precincts) […]
Today is free cone day at Dairy Queen
Participating Dairy Queen locations are celebrating the company’s 75 year anniversary by giving away ice cream cones today, March 16, on the 75th day of the calendar year. Gillespie’s Dairy Queen is participating in the initiative and expects large crowds throughout the day. With the thermometer expected to reach 76°F today, it’s the perfect way […]
Church Cancellations: March 1, 2015
Check here for church cancellations and other closings. We’ll let you know about cancellations due to weather on TheBenGilPost.com, our Facebook page, and our Twitter account. To submit your event to the BenGil Post cancellation list: please email [email protected], message us on Facebook or tweet us @thebengilpost. Cancellations Sunday, March 1 First Christian Church in Gillespie Benld United Methodist Church & all activities […]
Local businesses wish GMS Indians good luck
Local businesses and organizations spread their good luck wishes across their social media accounts this morning to support the GMS 7th grade basketball team. The team is playing in the State Championship game tonight and by the looks of things, the BenGil area has high hopes for the team. Even more support will on display […]
Gillespie boys advance to Macoupin County Tournament championship
The Gillespie High School boys’ basketball team edged Staunton 70-52 last night to advance to the title game in the Macoupin County Tournament that will take place in Gillespie tonight at 8 p.m. The young Miner team is familiar with the championship atmosphere after winning the Carlinville Holiday Tournament less than a month ago. The […]
Shop BenGil today for Small Business Saturday
In a 2010 campaign created by American Express, Small Business Saturday continues to grow each year. The first Saturday after Thanksgiving encourages consumers to shop their community to help independent businesses throughout the nation. In the BenGil area, consumers have many businesses to choose from whether they are looking for Christmas gifts or satisfying their […]
Local women requesting your help to see One Direction
Paige Adkins and Reese Marshall are calling on the BenGil area to send them to the upcoming One Direction concert that will be held on August 27 at the Edwards Jones Dome in St. Louis compliments of Brinley Orthodontics in Maryville. The contest by Brinley Orthodontics launched on June 6 and urged One Direction fans […]
Dorchester Homecoming to be a weekend of fun, food
The 54th annual Dorchester Homecoming weekend is going to be a huge success if the amount of discussion on Facebook is any indication. The annual homecoming, which runs until 9:30 p.m. Sunday, is a chance to have some family fun and enjoy the small village of Dorchester. All of the events will take place at […]
Elvis returns to Benld for the final performance
The 10th annual summer concert series presented by the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce will come to an end this evening, Tuesday, at the Benld Park with an expected 1,000 people in attendance for another shakin’, rattlin’ and rollin’ by Steve Davis. Officers of the CCCC are expecting nearly a thousand people to pack into […]
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