CARLINVILLE – On August 15, Dr. Mark L. Biermann officially became the 18th President of Blackburn College. Dr. Biermann arrived on the Carlinville campus after serving as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Valparaiso University, where he was responsible for all academic programs, student affairs, retention and student success, diversity and inclusion, […]
Sheriff’s Office requesting help in cemetery vandalism
The Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in solving a criminal damage incident at a rural Gillespie cemetery that occurred sometime between September 12 and 13. Five five limestone headstones were damaged at Wheeler Cemetery located in the 15000 blk of Quarry Road. The headstones were dated as far back as the 1800’s. If […]
New Animal Control Administrator at Macoupin County Animal Control
The Macoupin County Animal Control and Adoption Center is under new management after the former administrator resigned to pursue a new career. At the helm now is Ashley Scales. Scales lives in Gillespie with her fiance and 6-month-old daughter. She grew up in Peoria, moved to Iowa to attend Iowa State University, and recently relocated […]
30 counties at warning level for COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 30 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. Thirty counties are currently reported at a warning […]
School Board stays the course with remote learning plan
Several parents of Community Unit School District 7 left disappointed after the Board of Education declined to take action on reversing or reaffirming the district’s remote learning plan currently in place during a special meeting of the board on Wednesday night. Five mothers of CUSD 7 students urged the board to reopen the district for […]
First 2020 case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Macoupin County
The Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) has confirmed the first positive pool for West Nile Virus in Macoupin County for 2020. A pool of mosquitoes found near Girard tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) on September 4, 2020. The Macoupin County Public Health Department will continue surveillance and testing mosquito pools from across […]
Snowplow drivers wanted to join the IDOT team
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation today renewed its call for qualified individuals to step forward and apply for seasonal positions to help with snow-and-ice removal across the state. Through the department’s annual “snowbird” program, temporary snowplow drivers are hired every year on a full-time and on-call basis. IDOT plows more than 45,000 lane miles […]
Illinois receives $36 million in federal funding to fight opioid crisis
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that the state has received $36.7 million in federal funding to fight the opioid crisis. Funding expands prevention, treatment, recovery and overdose response initiatives across the state. “Substance use disorder is a disease – and we must do all that […]
Gillespie church starting support group for grief, loss
GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief and loss, will be held on Wednesday evenings at Gillespie First United Methodist Church beginning Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. through December 16, 2020. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of […]
Number of ‘warning level’ counties increases by 10
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 30 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. Thirty counties are currently reported at a warning […]
State updates guidelines for restaurants and bars
The State of Illinois today announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar establishments statewide to operate safely and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Based on a recent increase in cases, these latest guidelines will require patrons to wear a mask during any interaction with wait staff, food service workers and other employees at bars and restaurants. Face […]
Gillespie Police Report: August 16-22, 2020
SUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 5th Street in Benld for a neighbor dispute. An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Gillespie Street regarding a well-being check. An officer took a call from a male regarding a child custody exchange in the 200 block of West […]
New dialing procedure for customers within 217 area code
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) today reminded residential and business customers served by the 217 area code to prepare for the introduction of the new 447 area code. The 447 area code will be added as an overlay to the region currently served by area code 217 to ensure continuing supply of telephone numbers for […]
20 counties considered at COVID-19 ‘warning level’
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 20 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. Twenty counties are currently reported at a warning […]
Benld Council hires ordinance enforcement officer
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night approved the appointment of Jason Simmons, Brighton, as a part-time ordinance enforcement officer for the City of Benld. Mayor Jim Kelly’s recommendation to hire Simmons was approved on a motion by Ald. John Balzraine, seconded by Ald. Dustin Fletcher. “Anything I can do to help improve […]
School Board defends policy on sports, reopening school
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted on Monday night to formally place the 2020-2021 district budget on file for public review but a major portion of the meeting was devoted to responding to parental concerns about opening the school year with a remote learning format and the suspension of […]
Annual fall festival in Benld canceled for 2020
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce regretfully announced on Sunday that it is canceling the CCCC Fall Festival in Benld which was scheduled on Saturday, September 26. The chamber cited the reason for the cancellation was issues related to the COVID 19 pandemic. “After consulting with Chamber members, the Macoupin County Health Department, vendors, and […]
14 Illinois counties now at ‘warning level’ for coronavirus disease
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 14 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. Fourteen counties are currently reported at a warning […]
Gillespie Council hires interim attorney, discusses fate of Canna Theatre building
With one alderman sidelined in quarantine, the Gillespie City Council voted unanimously Monday night to hire an interim city attorney to pinch hit for City Attorney Kevin Polo, held preliminary discussions regarding the fate of the Canna Theatre building and pledged to address deteriorating conditions at Big Brick City Park. The meeting was held in […]
Manar announces first phase of funding for small business assistance
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – More than 40 local businesses will see additional aid via funding from the state’s Business Interruption Grant program to help business owners facing economic hardship, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) announced Thursday. The first round of distribution through the BIG program were released this week […]
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