Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – Fed up with delayed and denied state payments that compromise quality health care in rural areas of Illinois, State Senator Andy Manar joined rural and safety net hospitals to call for landmark reform of managed care companies under Illinois’ Medicaid program. Manar is co-sponsoring Senate Bill […]
Accident involving Illinois State Trooper closes I-55 Sunday morning
An Illinois State Police vehicle was one of three vehicles involved in a Sunday morning accident on northbound Interstate 55 around 10:48 at mile post 71 that shut the northbound lanes down for about one hour. The accident marks the 11th time an Illinois State Police vehicle has been struck since January 1, 2019. Authorities […]
Wilsonville sets special meeting after failing to attract quorum
The Wilsonville Board of Trustees will meet in special session at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 25, after failing to attract a full quorum of trustees for the board’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting Tuesday night. During the special meeting, the board is expected to approve a $43,085 final payment to Haier Plumbing and Heating, Okawville, for […]
Madison Communications announces scholarships, teacher of the year contest
Contributed article by Madison Communications. Madison Communications has been serving central IL for over 75 years. We are committed to giving back to our communities and achieving the highest level of customer service. Part of giving back includes opening up opportunities for those in our service areas. Besides being a part of local chambers and donating […]
Local lawmakers at odds over Governor’s budget speech
Following Governor J.B. Pritzker’s first budget address, Senator Andy Manar and Representative Avery Bourne provided opposing opinions. Manar’s press release said Pritzker presented an honest assessment and his ideas pose a challenge but deserve a fair hearing while Bourne’s press release said billions of dollars of tax increases and delaying over $800 million in required […]
Team Drew aces another Partnership trivia night
The winners at the “For the Love of Education” trivia night on 2 February were long-time supporters and perennial participants: the Dick Drew Family Team. Their good luck mascot, Bufana the sea tern, was once again on hand to help them clinch their victory! And once again, the team donated their $150 prize back to […]
Benld approves contracts for water tower cleaning, maintenance
The Benld City Council on Monday night approved several expenditures related to maintenance and repair of the city’s water storage tower, concurred with the Mayor’s appointment of a personnel/negotiating committee, and approved two business licenses. In the absence of Ald. Peyton Bernot, who proposed the idea, the council declined to act on a controversial measure […]
Gillespie Library seeking quilts for library show
Friends of the Gillespie Library are looking for area quilters to show their work(s) at the Annual Gillespie Library Quilt Show. The show will run from March 11 to April 18, 2019. Quilts should be taken to the Gillespie Library by Friday, March 9. An opening reception will be held for the quilters and interested […]
Voters reminded registration deadline is March 5
Pete Duncan, Macoupin County Clerk, would like to remind Macoupin County residents that the deadline to register to vote or update voter information for the April 2nd Consolidated Election is March 5. “If voters have moved or changed their name, they will need to update their voter registration. We rely on information from the Secretary […]
Girl scouts have cookies and cocoa with Gillespie Police officers
The Girl Scout troop 466 had cookies and cocoa with two of Gillespie police officers this Monday, February 4. The officers attending the meeting included Officer Rakey and Officer West. The officers talked with the girls about their jobs and what they do on a daily basis before showing the troop their squad cars.