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 […]
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