SPRINGFIELD – Lincoln Land Community College has announced that summer classes will be offered online and students will pay no online fees. “LLCC wants to support students during these uncertain times,” said Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., LLCC president. “To remove one financial barrier for students, LLCC will refund online fees for summer courses. Students will only […]
County health department reminds residents to stay home, wear facemasks
The Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) continued its outreach to the community on Tuesday with two announcements: stay home as much as you can and wear face coverings in public settings. The health department said people must stay at home as much as they can to stay safe from the coronavirus pandemic and slow […]
Illinois SNAP recipients will begin receiving maximum benefit amounts this week
Customers do not need to call or visit an office; Increased SNAP benefits will be loaded directly on Link cards CHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Human Services announced today that more than 450,000 Illinois households will receive additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning this Tuesday, April 8th. All who are eligible for […]
Health department reminds public Child Abuse Prevention Month continues through April
Child Abuse Prevention Month has been observed each April since its first presidential proclamation in 1983. In 1989, a grandmother from Virginia, Bonnie Finney, began the Blue Ribbon Campaign when she tied a blue ribbon to the antenna of her van “to make people wonder.” The story this grandmother told was a tragic story about […]
Benld Italian American Days canceled for 2020
The Italian Club of Benld announced on Saturday, April 4 that this year’s Benld Italian American Days celebration is canceled. The announcement follows Governor Pritzker’s announcement on March 30 that extended the “stay at home” order to April 30, an extension from the original order that ended April 7. “With the uncertainty of the economy […]
Board hires Owsley to replace Tieman as School Superintendent
A week after School Supt. Joe Tieman stunned the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education by announcing his retirement, board members voted 5-2 Wednesday night to hire current Gillespie High School Principal Shane Owsley to step into the superintendent’s position as of July 1. The board was in open session for only five […]
County health department reports first Macoupin COVID-19 case
The Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) announced on Thursday morning, April 2, the first positive COVID-19 test for a Macoupin County resident describing the individual as a female in her 50’s. At this time, this individual has been educated to not leave her home and is complying with the quarantine order. Public health officials […]
Blackburn to offer $18,000 for MacMurray students impacted by announced closure
CARLINVILLE, IL – On Friday, March 27, MacMurray College announced the institution would close and will cease enrollments at the end of the spring semester. In an effort to support MacMurray students as they complete their degree during this challenging transition, Blackburn College will offer new financial aid and academic transfer plans to create an […]
Governor activates additional 115 Illinois National Guardsmen for COVID-19 response
Contributed content. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has activated about 115 additional Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen in support of COVID-19 response operations. About 80 of these additional Illinois National Guard members will help with communications and reporting between county health departments throughout the state and the State Emergency Operations Center. Another […]
School Superintendent Tieman resigns
A stunned Board of Education on Monday night accepted Joe Tieman’s resignation for purposes of retirement as Superintendent of Community Unit School District 7. The resignation is effective June 30, the end of the academic year. Tieman, currently in his seventh year as superintendent, has been a district employee for 18 years, serving first as […]
HSHS St. Francis Hospital initiates new access/entry point for all patients/visitors
LITCHFIELD —Effective 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, HSHS St. Francis Hospital has initiated a new access/entry point for all patients and visitors. All individuals will be checked in by clinical staff through a large tent that has been placed within the ambulance bay. The hospital’s front lobby access will be locked. Hospital officials also remind all individuals […]
Arson arrest made for Macoupin County fires
The man supposedly behind the Macoupin County fires is finally behind bars and faces 11 different counts including four counts of aggravated arson, six counts of arson, and one count of criminal damage to property. The arrest was made in Gillespie on Tuesday evening, March 17, after a 10th fire was started earlier the same […]
Health Department says health risk to county residents remains low, establishes hotline
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase across Illinois yet there have been no positive cases confirmed in Macoupin County, the Macoupin County Public Health Department reported on Tuesday, March 17. The department continued by saying Macoupin County does not have any COVID-19 cases and does not have any Persons Under Investigation before concluding […]
Rep. Avery Bourne urges small business owners and non-profits to assist with Illinois’ Economic Injury Declaration
Contributed content. MORRISONVILLE— State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) is urging small business owners and those who operate non-profits throughout Illinois to submit information relative to their specific impact from COVID-19. Submitted information will assist the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in evaluating Illinois’ request for an economic injury disaster declaration, which would unlock loans for […]
Mayor declares local state of emergency for Gillespie
City of Gillespie Mayor John Hicks has declared a state of emergency for the city of Gillespie in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The declaration followed an emergency council meeting held Monday morning and takes effect today, March 16, and continues until it is terminated by Mayor Hicks or city council action. The declaration […]
Heritage Food Festival postponed to June 27
Grow Gillespie announced on Sunday they had to make a very tough decision in regard to the group’s “Heritage Food Festival” and postponed the event to Saturday, June 27 due to the ongoing concerns regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 28 and all tickets purchased will be honored for the […]
Illinois Department of Natural Resources closes all state sites
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To further prevent the spread of COVID-19, and in accordance with the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation issued on March 9, 2020, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the closure of all state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas, and historic sites as well as the cancellation of upcoming scheduled […]
Governor Pritzker orders cancellation of all Illinois schools
UPDATE: According to GHS Principal Shane Owsley, there will be no student attendance on Monday March 16th at CUSD #7. Buildings will be open from noon to 6 for students to get their books and distance learning packets. All Illinois schools, both public and private, will close from March 17 through March 30 to prevent the […]
Memorial Health System enacts visitor restrictions to prevent spread of COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Health System has extended restrictions on visitors to patients at its hospitals in Springfield, Decatur, Jacksonville and Lincoln, and prohibited visitors to inpatients at its hospital in Taylorville, all to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Restrictions on visitors first were put in place at the system’s hospitals in December to prevent the […]
County Clerk issues warning related to Tuesday’s election
With the coronavirus causing closures of buildings and cancellations of public events, the Primary Election on Tuesday, March 17 could be affected at a moment’s notice, Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan announced on Friday. Macoupin County has developed a ‘Voter Guide App’ for smartphones that, once installed, allows for people to enable push notifications. Once […]
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