ShopBenGil.com is almost ready to launch. After 12 long months of coding, testing, and adding features, the e-commerce site is in its final stages of testing. Expected launch date is April 9th. With over 15 local store owners already signed up, the site should have something for every customer. And best of all, it’s all […]
Stanford’s Solution for the BenGil Main Street
Dr. BJ Fogg is a persuasive genius. He’s spent his entire academic life studying it. He founded Stanford’s Persuasive Technology Lab, as well as authored several books on the topic. He’s even created his own behavioral change model called the “The Fogg Behavioral Model.” Big name companies pay him thousands of dollars to help them […]
Ageless’ Member of the Month
Mindset. It’s a powerful thing. It’s built billion dollar companies. It’s put a man on the moon. It’s created some of the world’s most powerful nations. For March’s member of the month, it’s led her on a cross country journey of health, happiness, and adventure. And on the way, she’s managed to lose over 70lbs […]
The Economics of the BenGil Main Street
Main street is disappearing. It’s dying a slow, painful death. The killer? There are probably hundreds of possible suspects. However, we don’t have to look any further than the numbers to see why the economics just don’t work in this economy anymore. The Brick and Mortar Business Model Let’s see what it takes to start […]
Ageless Member Spotlight: Abbie Cline and Awesomeness
Over the last 3 years, we’ve had quite a few people walk through our doors at Ageless. We’ve made a lot of friendships that wouldn’t have been possible without the gym. We’ve also learned a lot from those friendships. One particular friendship has become an extremely valuable learning experience. In fact, over the last 2.5 […]
On-line Shopping coming to the BenGil community
BenGil residents will soon be able to order products from local merchants 24 hours per day, 365 days per year from a new on-line e-commerce website called www.shopgpie.com. G-Pie Media, LLC, is putting the final touches on an e-commerce platform that will allow small communities, much like Gillespie and Benld, the ability to allow their […]
Local fitness center hoping to expand this August
A local business in Gillespie may just be getting a little bigger this summer. According to Pete Visintin, Ageless Fitness and Tanning, located at the old Curry concrete plant, is in the process of lining up financing for a new 11,000 square foot multi-sport gym that will be adjacent to the current building. If all […]
7 Surefire Ways to Overcome Workout Procrastination
Average Reading Time – 4 minutes “Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.” You keep telling yourself that you are going to start an exercise program, but you never do. Something seemingly more important and more urgent always seems to come up, and you just don’t feel like […]
South County News – Letter to the Editor
Over the course of the last two weeks, I’ve received e-mails, phone calls, and even had people stop at Sullivan’s to ask me about the status of the South County News (SCN). Some came to yell; others came with concern. Unfortunately, my bid to purchase the paper fell through several months ago. I do not, […]
Gtown Swaggerz Softball Team Takes 2nd Place in CISL 12-14 League
Back Row – Coach Jill Rosentretter, Liz Nance, Rachel Boeck, Shelsie Timmermeier, Miranda Spencer, Kelly Clark, Ashley Greff. Middle Row – Karlie Libbra, Jordan Rosentretter. Front Row – Darian Gill, Miranda Tarro and Abigail Pollard. Not Pictured – Coach Karrie Gill The Gtown Swaggerz softball team finished the season with a 7 – 2 record. […]
Sidewalk Sales At Michelle’s Pharmacy starting Thursday
Michelle’s Pharmacy in Gillespie, located on Macoupin, is having a sidewalk sale starting Thursday and ending Saturday. 40% off merchandise outside 20% off gift items inside Carlton Card are buy one get free. Rumor has is that they are cleaning out the back room, and everything must go at unbelievable prices, including Christmas decorations, Easter […]
MEDP & Macoupin Mayor’s Council to Host Community Funding Forum
Find out about creative financing tools for local projects. Meet with State, Federal, and Local agency representatives. Network and share strategies with other community/business leaders in the region. Date: Wednesday, August 31st Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm Place: Benld Civic Center, 201 E. Central Ave., Benld, IL 62009 Agencies Invited: IL EPA DCEO IDOT IL Dept. […]
Caribbean Travel Event Hosted by Dona Rauzi
You are cordially invited to attend a Caribbean Event Hosted by Dona Rauzi (Damar Travel) & Sandals Resorts Come meet our Business Development Manager, Abby Ujhelyi, whom just returned from beautiful Jamaica! Attendees to this magnificent event can receive: $250 Spa Credit at select Resorts Up to 65% off 1 free night at select Resorts […]
Snake Escapes Vacant Gillespie Home
(That is an actual picture of one of the snakes that was confiscated from the house.) On Thursday, July 20th The BenGil Post got wind of claims that a Black Mamba snake had been abandoned and escaped from a foreclosed home somewhere by the bike trial. In the end these claims turned out to be […]
Life Harvest Church Fish Fry
July 22nd & 29th 4:00pm till 7:30pm @ Life Harvest Church Route 138 in Wilsonville Dinners & Sandwiches Buffalo, Alaskan White, Talapia, Cat Fish, and Shrimp Dinners include fish, 2 sides, dessert, and drink Hamburgers and Hotdogs also available Dine In or Carry Out
Bill’s Brain Teasers
#1 – What are the only team names that are the same in both the National Football League and Major League Baseball? #2 – What city’s baseball , football, and hockey teams all sport the same colors? #3 – The same number has been retired by every major league baseball team. What is it? […]
Gillespie Miners 12 & Under Baseball Team Finishes 2nd in SWIBL League Tournament
The Gillespie Miners 12U baseball team finished up the season by bringing home the second place trophy in the SWIBL league tournament on July 10, 2011. The team players all attend Gillespie Middle School and will be going into the seventh grade. Team members pictured are (bottom row) Nick Price, Dylan Frensko, Jake Vogel, Tate Wargo, […]
Six Reasons to Consider Life Insurance for the Entire Family by Lanny Ribes
Why do you need life insurance? If you’re like most, you see it as a way to replace income. There is no doubt that the need to protect against the loss of a family’s main source of income is an integral part of providing surviving family members with a financially secure future. However, for many […]
Fireworks Sale at Toprani’s in Gillespie
Firework Sale: Now Thru July 16th Now thru July 16…take advantage of our 50% off sale on our entire firework inventory. Stock up for the Labor Day celebration, New Years or next year. Compared to Missouri, our prices are great…but they just got even better…don’t delay….LIMITED TIME OFFER. And remember, for the latest in store news, […]
Norman Halpin Adult Co-Ed Softball Tournament in July
In memory of Norman “Poppy” Halpin July 30th and 31st at Welfare Park Dust off your gloves, gather your “old” team, and join us in celebrating Norman’s love for softball!!! Team Entry Fee $125 and a new ball For more information contact: Julie at 217 – 341 – 2579 Cindy at 217 – 556 – […]
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