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Wilsonville retains attorney for Gillespie water contract issue
Village Attorney Kevin Polo (third from left) administers the oath of office to newly elected Wilsonville trustees Stanley Katich and William Molinar, re-elected Trustee Dustin Calcari, Village President Jeff Rhodes, and re-elected Trustee David Day.
Wilsonville village trustees on Tuesday night agreed to retain Anne Clough, Carrollton, to represent the village and offer advice regarding a proposed 40-year contract with the City of Gillespie to provide water via the Litchfield Water Department.
Following a recent meeting with representatives of its satellite water customers, the City of Gillespie drafted a proposal under which Gillespie would buy water from the Litchfield Water Department and distribute it via existing infrastructure to its satellite customers. Gillespie City Attorney Kevin Polo, who also serves as Village Attorney for Wilsonville, recently told the Gillespie council that the arrangement would allow satellite customers such as Wilsonville, Benld, Eagarville, Sawyerville and Mt. Clare to buy Litchfield water for less than the individual communities could buy it directly from Litchfield. The transmission line to bring Litchfield water to Gillespie would be paid for over a period of 40 years, meaning the communities would be required to sign a 40-year contract to participate.
Village President Jeff Rhodes said he was presented with a proposed 40-year contract to buy Litchfield water via Gillespie.
“I told them I wasn’t going to sign a contract for 40 years and I definitely wasn’t going to sign a contract that had Litchfield’s name all over it,” Rhodes said. “The contract should be between us and Gillespie; Litchfield shouldn’t have anything to do with it.”
Polo, who attended the Wilsonville meeting to administer oaths of office to Rhodes, along with newly elected and re-elected trustees, said he was precluded from representing the village in the matter because of the conflict of interest arising from his representation of Gillespie. “When I came on as village attorney, I had to file a conflict of interest statement,” Polo said, indicating that in the event of a conflict, his priority would be his representation of the City of Gillespie.
“We need to appoint a different attorney,” Rhodes said, adding that his recommendation was to retain Clough. He said Clough previously served as City Attorney for the village and has had experience with long-term contracts. Most recently, Wilsonville retained her to codify the village ordinance book.
Rhodes said Clough previously served as City Attorney for the village and has had experience with long-term contracts.
Newly seated Trustee William Molinar asked whether the Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Co. represented an option for the village to explore as a possible source for water. Carlinville, Dorchester and Bunker Hill are among the partners involved with the water company, which proposes tapping water from an extensive Illinois River Valley aquifer to supply water to its partners.
Rhodes said the company “is not a good option for us.”
Trustee Dustin Calcari commented that current partners have been required to borrow money to invest in the company with no guarantee that it will actually result in a viable water system.
The board voted to retain Clough on a motion by Trustee David Day, seconded by Trustee Keith Mohr. Newly seated Trustee Stanley Katich voted “present.”
VILLAGE PRESIDENT, TRUSTEES SWORN IN
Immediately after Rhodes convened Tuesday night’s meeting, Polo administered the oath of office for Rhodes, newly elected trustees Molinar and Katich, and re-elected trustees Day and Calcari. Rhodes noted that without swearing in the new members, there would not have been a quorum present to continue with the meeting.
Board members unanimously approved Rhodes’ re-appointment of Gina Frensko, Benld, as City Treasurer and Kenny Kallal, Carrollton, as Chief of Police. Molinar, however, vote “no” and Katich voted “present” when Rhodes asked for approval of his appointment of Calcari as Village President Pro-Tem. Calcari, Day and Mohr voted to approve the appointment, though Calcari said he would acquiesce if another member wanted to serve as President Pro-Tem. Former Trustee Joe Wood, who chose not to seek election in April, previously served as President Pro-Tem.
Upon being seated, Molinar immediately asked to discuss issues related to his long-standing desire to access property he owns on the west side of the village to build houses for himself and his family members. He said he had been served with a copy of a subdivision ordinance which requires subdivision developers to install sidewalks, pave streets and install curbing.
“Why did I get this delivered to my house about putting in a subdivision when all I wanted was to get access to my property?” he asked.
Polo said the development Molinar had planned would not qualify as a subdivision and would not be subject to the subdivision rules.
Molinar said he battled with the board for nearly two years trying to get access to the property via Elm Street. That request was denied when village officials discovered that a garage encroached on the undeveloped right-of-way by four feet. The board eventually gave permission for Molinar to develop Hill Street as an alternative access even though Molinar proposed developing a 16-foot roadway on the 30-foot right-of-way and repositioning the road to avoid the garage.
“I felt like I wasn’t getting anywhere,” he said.
Molinar’s comments prompted Ryan Montorro, who owns rental properties in Wilsonville, to complain about what he claimed was selective enforcement of housing ordinances and selective treatment of city residents. As in past visits to the board, Montorro claimed he was required to pay for housing inspections before new tenants move into his properties when other landlords are able to rent their properties without inspection. He also claimed the city had given culverts and rock to some residents while he was required to pay for his own culverts and rock needs.
“If we’re going to have these ordinances, let’s enforce them all,” he said.
“If we’re going to have these ordinances, let’s enforce them all,” he said.
Montorro criticized Trustee Calcari, saying Calcari had dumped mulch in an alley behind his residence, failed to obtain a building permit to construct a deck and is allowed to park on the street in violation of village ordinance. “Does he get special treatment because he’s on the board?” Montorro demanded. Calcari did not respond to the allegations.
Rhodes said he has asked Chief of Police Kallal to enforce city ordinances. He said Kallal recently issued 10 citations for ordinance violations and intends to issue another five in the near future.
Before the meeting adjourned, Montorro asked about a resident who has reportedly built a ramp that crosses the sidewalk to reach the street, and Katich brought up another resident who has placed loose bricks on a city sidewalk. Polo said both circumstances are violations of city ordinances but that taking court action could take several months. As an alternative, he recommended having the Chief of Police contact the property owners to voluntarily address the issues and pursuing court actions only if they fail to remedy the situations.
Later in the meeting, Molinar asked Rhodes to contact the Department of Transportation to address the issue of water standing alongside the highway following rainstorms. He also asked to address a storage trailer at the Community Center that he said is unsightly. “If we’re going to clean up the town, we can start with ourselves,” he said.
BUDGET, APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
On Rhodes recommendation, the board adopted a budget for the fiscal year starting this month capping expenditures $279,500. It is only the second time Wilsonville has had a formal budget in place. Rhodes presented the village’s first budget last year shortly after being appointed as Village President following the departure of former President Annetta Veres.
The new budget limits expenditures to no more than $74,000 from the General Fund, $46,000 for the Police Department, $18,500 in motor fuel tax expenditures, $41,000 for city property expenses, $100,000 for the Water Department and $45,500 for sewer expenses.
“This will be the second year for a budget for Wilsonville,” Rhodes said. “We were under budget on everything last year.”
He said he and Trustee Day developed last year’s budget by reviewing expenditures over the previous four years and averaging those expenditures for each category of expenditures. For this year’s document, he said he slightly increased line items for maintenance, water and sewer.
Board members also unanimously voted to submit the village’s annual property tax levy to the Macoupin County Clerk’s Office. The total levy request is $16,900. A total of $3,900 is levied for corporate purposes, $3,880 for fire protection, $1,370 for police protection, $1,900 for the annual audit and $5,900 for tort liability insurance.
On a motion by Day, seconded by Mohr, the board voted unanimously to hire Loy, Miller & Talley CPAs to perform the annual audit at a cost of $4,425—about $2,000 less than the village paid a previous vendor for the audit work.
OTHER ACTION
The board tabled a measure to seek bids for repairing roofs on a pavilion at Shady Oak Park and a building at the sewage lagoons after Trustee Molinar volunteered to inspect the structures to see if the work could be done by the city.
On a motion by Day, the board authorized the Village President to spend up to $150 to buy newspaper advertising space to advertise the village’s upcoming Fourth of July and Village Centennial Celebration for three consecutive weeks prior to the event. In addition to a fireworks display, the event will feature a band, food, bingo, children’s activities, and corn hole and washers tournaments. In addition to the newspaper advertising, the village plans to promote the event on social media and with printed fliers.
Board members voted unanimously to accept a low bid of $2,700 from Ruff ’n Tuff Tree Service, Hettick, to remove five trees on city property that are threatening private property and safety if they were to fall. The bid includes stump removal for three of the five trees.
Board members also approved placing a dumpster with a chain and lock at the Community Center at a cost of $46 per month.
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School board approves elementary school principal’s retirement, accepts resignation of high school teacher/coach
Long-serving BenGil Elementary School principal will retire in two years following the Community Unit School District 7’s Board of Education’s approval during Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting of the board. On a motion by Kellie Vesper, seconded by Amanda Ross, the board voted unanimously to accept “with regret” the retirement of Elementary Principal Angela Sandretto, effective at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
At the time of her retirement, Sandretto will have been a district employee for 31 years, including 21 years as an administrator. Sandretto’s tenure predates the construction and collapse due to mine subsidence of the former Benld Elementary School. She started her career when the old Benld High School served as the district’s elementary school. She was principal when the new Benld school was built and when the seven-year-old building was destroyed by mine subsidence in 2009. She continued to serve as principal during the transition from the damaged school to the new BenGil Elementary School in Gillespie.
In other action, the board accepted without comment the resignation of Dalton Barnes as a physical education/social studies teacher, and as Gillespie High School head football coach. The resignation, accepted unanimously, appears to be related to recent controversy over alleged abusive behavior toward students.
Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe and School Resource Officer Wayne Hendricks both attended the meeting, and left soon after the board completed actions related to personnel. Supt. Shane Owsley told the BenGil Post the police presence was a precaution due to concerns that “accusations and rumors on social media could spill over” into Tuesday’s meeting. An attorney from the law firm representing the school district accompanied the board into a one-hour executive session early in the evening to discuss personnel issues and other items.
Accusations on social media in recent weeks alleged Barnes and an assistant coach engaged in verbal and physical abuse of students. With a goal of 1,000 signers, an online petition urging the termination of employment for Barnes and the assistant coach has garnered 639 electronic signatures. The petition accuses the two men of “child abuse,” citing alleged “verbal abuse, physical abuse, influencing and coercing student athletes to act against other student athletes that have spoken out against the abuse, and attempting to limit the First Amendment rights of student athletes with threats and manipulation.” The petition alleges there have been numerous instances of abuse and that the abuse has been allowed to continue despite “multiple red flags and complaints.”
No members of the public appeared before the board to address the complaints. Several teachers and teachers union officials attended the meeting but, likewise, made no public comments.
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL ISSUES
In other personnel action, the board:
- Voted unanimously to accept “with regret” the resignation for purposes of retirement of GHS/GMS guidance counselor Jill Strole at the conclusion of the current school year, and to post the position as vacant.
- Hired Aubrey Morgan as a first-year, non-tenured teacher tentatively assigned as the BenGil Elementary School music teacher for the 2024-25 school year, pending verification of certification requirements and a background check. Morgan is expected to receive her bachelor’s degree in music education this spring from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.
- Voted to appoint Nikki Brawner as the GHS head women’s basketball coach for the 2024-25 school year. Additionally, the board accepted Brawner’s resignation as an assistant GHS women’s basketball coach and posted that position as vacant.
- Voted, in separate actions, to hire Alex Jasper and James Bryant as GMS paraprofessionals, pending verification of certification requirements and a background check. Additionally, the board voted to appoint Bryant as the GMS eighth-grade boys basketball coach for the 2024-25 school year.
- Voted to employ Alexis Lupkey as GHS head cheerleading coach for the 2024-25 school year.
- Voted, in separate actions, to hire Nikki Hunter and Rebecca Leitschuh-Birdsell as full-route bus drivers for the 2024-25 school year, pending verification of certification and background checks.
On a motion by Ross, seconded by Peyton Bernot, the board voted to employ Jennifer Parker, Nancy Schmidt, Amy Price, Marci Johnson, Karissa Smith and Vanessa Barrett as teachers for the 2024 elementary school summer school program.
In separate actions, the board hired Shanna Connor as a math teacher, Casey Edgerton as a science teacher, and Jessica Kelly as an English/language arts teacher for the Gillespie Middle School summer school program.
The board hired Ashlee Gibbs as a high school summer school math teacher, contingent upon student enrollment, and hired Jennifer Brown as the high school summer school driver’s education teacher. Penny Feeley and Janice Hammann were hired unanimously as summer school food service workers.
SAFETY GRANT PROJECTS
The board authorized Supt. Owsley to seek bids for several capital improvement projects related to student safety for which plans are still being developed. In January, Owsley reported to the board the district was successful in its application for a $466,365 state-funded Safety Grant. Matching the grant money with $155,000 in local funds, gave the district more than $600,000 in funding for capital improvements related to safety.
Owsley said architects are continuing to develop plans and bidding specifications for several projects, including installation of a new fire alarm system, installation of a new intercom system, installation of bullet-proof glass in the office area, and application of a bullet-resistant film on exterior windows. The Superintendent said he would advertise for bids as specifications become available.
FISCAL 2025 BUDGET
On a motion by Weye Schmidt, seconded by Bill Carter, the board voted to direct Supt. Owsley to prepare a tentative budget for fiscal year 2025, which will run from July 1 this year through June 30, 2025. The new budget typically is presented to the board in August with final approval coming in September.
In a related action, the board approved expenditures from fiscal 2025 funds to cover operating costs from July 1, when the new fiscal year begins, until the new budget is adopted.
Though not a given, the board could amend the fiscal 2024 budget in June in the event actual revenue and expenditures for the current fiscal year differ significantly from projections made in the budget approved last summer.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Board members approved an intergovernmental agreement between CUSD 7 and Lewis and Clark Community College to offer dual credit courses at Gillespie High School. Under the agreement, Gillespie students can take college-level courses that will count as credit toward an LCCC associate’s degree. Teachers offering dual credit courses at GHS must hold a master’s degree and offer a curriculum approved by the college.
DISTRICT FOCUS
In a District Focus segment, the board was introduced to several High School FFA members who have excelled this year in competitions.
“These kids are doing some amazing things,” said High School Principal Jill Rosentreter. “They are going to competitions and bringing home trophies right and left.”
FFA sponsor Kayla Wills said she has led the program for six years. “This is the most outstanding group we’ve had since I’ve been here,” she said.
Wills introduced two teams––the Parliamentary Procedure team and the Ag Mechanics team––that have ascended to state competition set for May 2. Team member Emily Hauser explained the areas of expertise on which the Parliamentary Procedure team will be judged. Caleb Oberfall spoke about the Ag Mechanics team.
The Ag Mechanics team includes a carpenter, a welder, a surveyor, an electrician and a mechanic, according to Wills.
“These kids have worked really hard and put in a lot of time,” Wills said. “I am very proud of them.”
FOOD SERVICES ISSUE
A former district cook and current substitute cook, who identified herself as Mandy, addressed the board on behalf of district cooks regarding the possibility of contracting with Opaa! Food Management, Inc. to provide meals in the local district. Opaa! representatives offered a detailed sales presentation to the board last month.
“I worked for Opaa! at Staunton,” she said. “You need to look into them. They’re not what they say they are.”
She alleged the “homemade meals” are not homemade, and are, in fact, the same quality as any other food provider.
“I’ve been in food services for a long time and I know what food should look like,” she said. “It shouldn’t look like dogfood.”
The fact the company offers choices, she said, is a good thing but is a double-edged sword. If a child doesn’t care for the main selection on a particular day, they can have a peanut butter sandwich or salad instead.
“But if little Johnny doesn’t like peanut butter or salad, he doesn’t eat that day,” she said.
Having worked in the local district, she said she could attest that the food services staff cares about students.
In a related matter, Union Secretary Jennifer Parker read a statement from the food services staff thanking the board and Supt. Owsley “for the opportunity to continue to pursue options to bring more choices to the food program.”
OTHER ACTION
In other action, the board:
- Voted to renew membership in the Illinois Elementary Schools Association (IESA).
- Approved a finalized calendar for the 2024-25 school year. Owsley said the calendar is unchanged from a tentative calendar presented to the board earlier, except “snow days” have been designated as “emergency days.”
- Approved a fee schedule for the 2024-25 school day. Owsley said the new fee schedule is nearly identical to the fee schedule used this year except that the cost for adult breakfasts and lunches is increased by 10 cents. In addition, the district will now offer free breakfast and lunch to students in all grade levels thanks to a federal reimbursement grant for districts with high numbers of students from low income households. In the past, free breakfast and lunch was available only to kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students. This year, Owsley said, the high school also qualified for reimbursement. According to Owsley, the reimbursement program is locked in for four years, after which the district may again apply. “Hopefully, this will help our parents and students,” Owsley said.
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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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