HSHS St. Francis Hospital recently held its annual colleague service award program. The event recognized colleagues who have served from five to 45 years at the hospital. Torch Awards also were presented during the evening to four colleagues. These awards honor colleagues who have served HSHS St. Francis Hospital with dedication and loyalty to our mission and […]
Gillespie Council eyes new lake rules
The Gillespie City Council is poised to consider new rules governing recreational uses at Gillespie Lake, some of which may be codified as municipal ordinances. Lake Chair Ald. Frank Barrett briefly discussed some of the revisions under consideration during the council’s regular monthly meeting on Monday night. Barrett said he wants to implement new rules […]
Black Diamond Days may be history
The Gillespie City Council learned for the first time Monday evening during its regular monthly meeting that the popular Black Diamond Days street festival may be history. Ald. Jerry Dolliger reported the festival committee is considering ending the event after more than three decades. Dolliger’s comments came as he asked about whether or not the […]
Manar looks ahead to third term
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – Job creation in downstate Illinois, K-12 and higher education, and responsible spending by state government will continue to be priorities for State Senator Andy Manar, who was sworn in for his third term today at the Capitol. “It’s a new day in Springfield with fresh faces and […]
Two arrested after Bunker Hill burglary attempt
Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl reported on Monday that a Decatur man and an Alton man were being held at the Macoupin County Jail after an attempted burglary in the 9000 block of Brighton Bunker Hill Road in Bunker Hill on Sunday, December 16. Jerry Nichols, 48 of Decatur, is being charged with armed violence, […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital Names New President and CEO
Contributed article Hospital Sisters Health System. LITCHFIELD — Jim Timpe has been selected to serve as the new president and CEO at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. He started in this new role in December. Timpe comes to St. Francis from HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield where he most recently served as the […]
Hatlee chosen to fill School Board vacancy
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted unanimously during a special meeting Tuesday night to appoint Becky Hatlee, Gillespie, to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of long-serving board member Peyton Bernot. The action followed an executive session of more than two hours during which board members interviewed each […]
Benld City Council approves $118,000 property tax levy ordinance
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to approve a property tax levy ordinance totaling $118,119.92 for 2018 taxes to be collected in 2019. Alderpersons approved the levy with no discussion on a motion by Ald. Brian Frensko, seconded by Ald. Lance Cooper. The new levy represents an increase of $2,432.41 […]
Mother Jones Heritage Project unveils historical marker
The Mother Jones Heritage Project will be unveiled an important historical marker, exhibit and digital story tours on December 11 timed to coincide with the end of the year-long Illinois Bicentennial celebration. The marker highlights the remarkable historical figure Mother Jones. The large 4-foot x 4-foot marker is placed in cooperation with the Illinois Department […]
Manar named chairman of education transition committee
Contributed article by a member of the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Andy Manar today was named co-chairman of the education transition committee for governor-elect JB Pritzker, further guaranteeing the needs of downstate Illinois are relayed to the incoming administration. The 35-member Educational Success Committee is the seventh of several working groups of […]