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Gillespie Police Report: September 11-24, 2016
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
Kayla M. Hammann, 22, Litchfield was cited for improper lane usage and no insurance.
Tyler A. Wyatt, 22, Shipman was cited for speeding 45 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.
Kenneth W. Dunaway, 19, Benld was cited for having no insurance.
Officer took a report from a male who had his car entered and items taken while his vehicle parked at his residence.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Officers were called to the 900 block of South Macoupin for a dispute between two brothers. The brother that was visiting left the residence.
Officer took a report of a residential burglary in the 500 block of West Oak. This case is under investigation.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Officer took a report from a male who was working on a residence in the 600 block of West Charles. He left his in the residence and they were stolen.
Mahlik D. Ellington, 39, Springfield was cited for speeding 58 MPH in a 30 MPH zone and driving while license revoked. His passenger, Anna M. Jackson, 39, Springfield was arrested on two warrants, one out of Granite City for retail theft and one out of Collinsville for retail theft while contributing to a delinquent minor. She was transported to Macoupin County Jail.
Officers were called to the 900 block of First Street for a male juvenile, 16 years old, who had a knife and made threats. He was arrested for aggravated battery, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. He was transported to Madison County Juvenile Detention Center.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Linda S. Hanks, 52, Bunker Hill was cited for speeding 48 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.
Jason M. Rolett, 42, Brighton was cited for speeding 46 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.
Chancy L. Schneck, 26, Carlinville was cited for having no driver’s license.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Officer took a report from a male who had an item taken out of his vehicle while parked at his residence in the 100 block of Madison Street.
Desiree N. Levi, 18, Gillespie was cited for having no insurance.
Isaac L. Jackson, 22, Royal Lakes was cited for improper lane usage and having no insurance.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Officer responded to a call of a male subject falling on a business parking lot. The male, Randall C. Hillis, 32, Gillespie was transported to a local hospital. Hillis was wanted out of Madison County for failure to appear on a violation of an order of protection order. Madison County deputy met the Gillespie officer at the hospital and took Hillis in custody after being released from the hospital
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
John C. Rolando, 46, Gillespie was cited for driving while license suspended.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Dylan M. Mellenthin, 20, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Montgomery County for failure to appear on an illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor charge. He was transported to Macoupin County jail.
Jason Lee Buck, 42, Fidelity was cited for speeding 49 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.
Janet L. Watson, 78, Gillespie was cited for speeding 50 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Michael T. Mitchusson, 24, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Montgomery County, and possession of cannabis. He was transported to Macoupin County Jail.
Officer was notified of a break in the 100 block of West Spruce after separate building behind the business was found with its door busted open and windows broken. This case is under investigating.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
A stolen vehicle out of Litchfield was recovered in the weeds behind the bus barn off of Broadway and Montani. Litchfield Police Department was contacted and took over the investigation.
Officer took a report from a female who said that someone had used her LINK card. This case is under investigation.
Officer received a report from a father who said his 14-year-old son did not come home when he was supposed to. Officer found the youth who was very unruly and cited him with two city ordinance citations: one for disorderly conduct and one for profanity.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Officer was called to Gillespie Middle School for a student that had been in a fight. He was brought to the Gillespie Police Department and picked up from there by his father.
Officer received a call from the Gillespie High School that a student had left the grounds and was headed on foot to Staunton. The 16-year-old male was located at a business at Southern Street and Route 4. He tried running away from two officers, but was caught and brought him to the police department. He was charged with disorderly conduct, criminal trespass to land and underage tobacco use. He was released to his mother.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Officer was called to the 800 block of Rotary for a domestic between a male and his father. The male left for the rest of the day.
Kenneth E. Helfer, 55, Benld was cited for failure to wear seatbelt.
John M Higginbotham, 36, Gillespie was cited for speeding 50 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.
Aaron W. Hankins, 47, East Alton was cited for speeding 44 MPH in a 30 MPH zone
Everett Shackles, 62, Jerseyville was cited for speeding 53 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.
Gary A. Heilman, 57, Shipman was cited for speeding 45 MPH in a 30 MPH zone.
Officers were called to the 400 block of East Elm for a domestic after the female was sen in the yard looking for her cell phone the male had thrown. That male left the residence for the rest of the night.
Cody R. Ikerman, 26, Benld turned himself in on a warrant out of Macoupin County for contempt of court. He posted bond and was released.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
Courtney N. Leonard, 24, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on an uninsured motor vehicle charge. She was transported to Macoupin County Jail.
Jeremy L. Schmidt, 39, Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on a domestic battery charge. He was transported to Macoupin County Jail.
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The Wilsonville Progressive Club will celebrate and host a 90 year Anniversary Party on Saturday, May 11. The party will include a catered dinner, a live band, and fireworks.
Doors will open at 2 pm with a catered dinner being served at 4 pm. The Shane Kessinger Experience (live band) will play at 5 pm, and a grand fireworks display will be held at dusk.
The Progressive Club was originally established in 1934 by the Progressive Miners and was located on the northwest side of Wilsonville’s main street. The Club moved to their new building in January of 1949 and today this is still the current location at 212 Wilson Street in Wilsonville.
Wilsonville was founded in 1917 when Superior Coal Co. Mine No. 4 was sunk and this was the most modern mine in the Superior field. At that time, the little settlement which grew up around the mine was called Wilson. One day a worker paused and asked, “What are we going to name this town?” President Wilson was in office, thus the town was then and there named Wilson until 1919 when it was incorporated and the name expanded to Wilsonville.
The Wilsonville Progressive Club is operated and maintained by an elected panel of trustees and loyal members. The Club is open to the public and membership is always welcome. The large outdoor covered pavilion and manicured grassy side lot offer an attractive and convenient venue for any event along with inside facilities.
If you are interested in renting for any kind of event, call 217-835-3122 during open hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 4 pm to close, and Sunday doors open at 2 pm. Every Sunday afternoon at 4 pm is the Queen of Hearts drawing and the Club is on Facebook as well.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Oak Street in reference to a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street to pick up a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a burglary.
An officer was out in the 200 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Schmidt Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a 911 call.
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
Nicholas O. Landolt, 36, of Gillespie was arrested on multiple warrants including one out of St. Clair County for possession for methamphetamine, a second one out of Montgomery County for failure to appear for driving while license was revoked, and a third out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical alarm.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 200 block of West Oak Street.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to her property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft.
An officer spoke with a female in the 100 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a suspicious person.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property. Melissa J. Hughes, 49, of Benld was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for theft/larceny.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street to assist the Department of Children and Family Services.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 200 block of South Macoupin.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Staunton Road in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to High Street and Gillespie Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of High Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was flagged down at Elm Street and Clinton Street and spoke with an individual in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a panic alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of South Second Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Osie Street in reference to a dog bite. Heather L. Kimberlin, 47, of Gillespie was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was out with a suspicious vehicle in the alley in the 500 block of Park Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut and South Main Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the Veterans Memorial Park in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle that had been parked there for a couple of days.
Gillespie Police Department was requested for traffic control by the Gillespie Fire Department for a fire on Eagarville Road.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in Gillespie in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person at the storage units. Kathy J. Henderson, 49, of Sawyerville was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for bad checks
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Maple Street and Macoupin Street. Kenny L. Fults, 18, of Belleville was issued a citation for possession of cannabis.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespassing. Timothy J. Dalpozzo, 57, of Benld was arrested for criminal trespassing to residence and a Macoupin County warrant for criminal trespassing to a residence.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Street and Chestnut Street and charges are pending crime lab results.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Elm Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Osie Street in reference to a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical call.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an ordinance issue.
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LITCHFIELD, Ill. — HSHS St. Francis Hospital is offering service opportunities to area teens this summer through the 2024 Junior Volunteer Program. Applications are being accepted now through May 1.
Applicants must be high school students maintaining at least a “C” average, be a minimum of 14 years of age by June 1 and be willing to volunteer at least two hours per week during the summer program. Junior volunteers will perform a variety of duties in various hospital departments.
Registration materials are available on the hospital’s website volunteer page at https://www.hshs.org/st-francis/community/volunteer.
All participants in the program will be required to present proof of immunizations for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), and Varicella (chicken pox). An additional requirement includes attendance at a hospital orientation.
A limited number of positions will be available. For more information, contact HSHS St. Francis Hospital at 217-324-8200.
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