The Macoupin County Federation of Teachers, Local #528, IFT/AFT, AFL-CIO has agreed to participate in mediation to help with bargaining a successor agreement with the Gillespie Community Unit School District #7. The teachers contract expired on June 30, 2021, and the parties had reached a tentative agreement in June however, the Union membership voted down […]
Death of Deanna Marie Girardi
Deanna Marie Girardi, 72 of Staunton, died at Evelyn’s House, Creve Coeur, MO on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 10:34 a.m. She was born on November 28, 1948, in Litchfield to Joseph F. Quade and Arlene (Rugel) Quade. She married Robert Dale Girardi on June 12, 1971, in Gillespie, IL. He preceded her in death on […]
Death of Curtis R. Bruhn
Curtis R. Bruhn, 65 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was born on July 30, 1955, in Litchfield to William C. Bruhn and Sharlene F. (Long) Bruhn. He married Nyla E. (Jarman) Bruhn on May 23, 2004, in Gillespie. He was a retired steelworker after having worked at a steel mill. Curtis […]
First Lady of Illinois visits MAC in Staunton
MK Pritzker, the First Lady of Illinois, recently heard about the Macoupin Art Collective (the MAC) and visited the studio to see and learn more about the wide variety of classes offered to kids and adults. Marcella Cloud and Trinity Bray-Jett spent the hour showing the different areas of workspace and teaching space and explaining how […]
Illinois fully aligns with new CDC masking recommendations
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Tuesday it is fully adopting updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) masking recommendations to protect against COVID-19 and the Delta variant. CDC recommends that everyone, including fully vaccinated individuals, wear a mask in public indoor setting in areas with substantial and high transmission. […]
Gillespie Police Report: July 18-24, 2021
SUNDAY, JULY 18, 2021 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street regarding recovered property. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Henrietta Street regarding theft. Joseph M. Warren, 30, of Benld was arrested on a warrant out of Scott County for driving while license […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during July 18- July 24, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Ralph Kahl, 52 of Virden, is charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer and unlawful use of a knife in connection with a July 18 incident. Christopher Wortley, 35 of Springfield, is […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during July 11 – July 17, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Charlie Hubbert, 37 of Topeka, IL, is charged with possessing or using a firearm as a felon in connection with a July 9 incident. Leanna Pittman, 23 of St. Louis, MO, is […]
Gillespie Police Report: July 11-17, 2021
SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2021 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 of East Central Avenue in Benld regarding an alarm call. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of North Hard Road regarding a disturbance in the store. An officer was dispatched to East Spruce Street and South […]
Death of William E. Wheeler
William E. Wheeler, 73 of Gillespie, died at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 2:40 p.m. He was born on July 4, 1948, in Cincinnati, OH to Jerry Wheeler and Imojean (Coffey) Wheeler. He married Kathy (Large) Wheeler on January 9, 1999, in Godfrey. He was retired after having served with the […]
Death of Peggy Sue Kahl
Peggy Sue Kahl, 66 of Carlinville, died at her residence on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. She was born on September 2, 1954, in Carlinville to Earl Whitlock and Ina Fern (Voyles) Whitlock. She married John Lee Kahl on August 21, 1971 in Carlinville, IL. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed her sweet tea, rice krispies, popcorn balls […]
Cemetery brick project recognizes donors
The Gillespie City Cemetery with the help of the Gillespie Public Library has raised over $1000 for the “Brick Project” with the help of trivia participants and kindly donors. Donors contributing to the brick project include: Scott Joyce trivia table Carol Miller trivia table Roger and Colleen Fritz Klayton Buhs Rusty Fredericks Norm Emmons Wendell […]
Death of Teresa Jean Magas
Teresa Jean Magas, 67 of Sawyerville, died at her residence on Monday, July 19, 2021, at 8:29 a.m. She was born on April 12, 1954, in Staunton to Albert Magas and Helen (Beck) Magas. She was a waitress for casinos in Las Vegas. She is survived by her companion of 35 years, Albert Martinez; sisters, […]
Death of Cynthia “Cindy” Jane Elberg
Cynthia “Cindy” Jane Elberg, 64 of Bunker Hill, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 3:32 p.m. She was born on May 28, 1957, in East St. Louis to William McKee and Sarah E. (Massey) Wilkes. She married Theodore “Ted” William Elberg on June 4, 2005, in Wilsonville. She was a […]
Death of Craig Daniel Ulrich
Craig Daniel Ulrich, 44 of New Douglas, died at Christian Hospital North East, St. Louis, MO on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 12:10 a.m. He was born on May 24, 1977, in Wood River to Daniel Otto Ulrich and Nancy Ellen (Craig) Schmidt. He married Jessica (Scheller) Ulrich on January 5, 2011, in Carlinville. He was active […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during July 4 – July 10, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Bill Thompson, 42 of Benld, is charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer in connection with a July 3 incident. Matthew Munger, 29 of Staunton, is charged with aggravated domestic battery […]
Gillespie Police Report: July 4-10, 2021
SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2021 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 800 block of Broadway Street regarding a suspicious vehicle. An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Maple Street regarding a neighbor dispute. Eddie L. Potts, 48, of Granite City was arrested on a warrant out of Pontoon Beach for failure […]
Death of Thomas David Gazda
Thomas David Gazda, 92 of Carlinville, died on July 11, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born on December 2, 1928, in Thayer, IL, the son of Thomas A. Gazda and Mary B. [Wargo] Gazda. He married Beverly J. (Ibison) Gazda at St. Benedicts Catholic Church in Auburn on June 21, 1952. […]
State-supported Amtrak passenger trains to resume full-service July 19
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the Lincoln Service, Carl Sandburg/Illinois Zephyr and Illini/Saluki state-supported Amtrak trains will resume full-service effective July 19. Service levels had been reduced by half due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the resumption of a full schedule, there will be five daily roundtrips between Chicago and St. Louis […]
Bourne announces coffee and conversation events
State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) will be hosting Coffee and Conversation events throughout the 95th district to meet with constituents, hear their feedback, and provide updates on legislative issues. All area constituents are encouraged to attend to meet their representative, discuss topics important to them, ask questions, and enjoy a cup of coffee. The events will […]
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