Kenneth Ross Vester, 58, of Wilsonville, IL, died at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 9:30 p.m. He was born...
What happy memories do songs evoke for you? Why not make new memories and enjoy a concert of under the skies? This week’s city band concert...
The Illinois State Police are investigating reports of multiple attempted child abductions in Benld and Gillespie that occurred over the weekend of July 4. Trooper Yenchko...
6th Grade Set of 5 Reinforced Color Tab Dividers (2) Black Ink pens (NO other color) (2) Composition Notebooks (8) Glue Sticks (1) Set of 12...
Joyful noise of God will echo through the Benld City Park this evening, July 8, as Fireproof Band will take the stage during the tenth annual summer...
Nancy C. Boglino, 70, of Benld, IL, died at her residence on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 11:56 p.m. She was born on January 16, 1944,...
William D. “Bill” Burns, 72, of Gillespie, IL died at his residence on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 8:51 p.m. He was born on June 13,...
SPRINGFIELD – Lincoln Land Community College has announced its full-time President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2014 semester. Full-time students are those enrolled in...
Wrapping up the week in the BenGil area with pictures! Week of June 29 Do you have a picture for the Week in Pictures? Email the...
Approves County Facilities Sales Tax resolution; purchases Maintenance truck The District 7 Board of Education has had a couple of busy weeks with a pair of...
This story is contributed by a member of the Gillespie Police Department and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TheBenGilPost.com. MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2014 Officer took...
The Illinois State Police announced the results from two roadside safety checks held during the month of June. The safety checks were held during the evening/morning...
Frank Loren Roberson, 56, of Gillespie, IL, died at his residence on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. He was born on December 31, 1957,...
Farm Credit Illinois recently awarded a community improvement grant in the amount of $250 to Gillespie FFA. The grant enabled the chapter to create a community...
Event part of Manar’s Capitol on Your Corner program State Senator Andy Manar (D–Bunker Hill) is hosting a discussion on education funding and other state issues...
Elmer G. Chestnut, 90, of Carlinville, passed away Tuesday evening on July 1, 2014 at his residence in Carlinville, IL.Elmer was born on April 19, 1924...
Catherine Monti, 100 of Carlinville passed away Monday evening, June 30, 2014, at Friendship Home in Carlinville, IL.Catherine was born on June 3, 1914 in Colver,...
No matter what age, watching the sky fill up with fireworks never gets old. If you aren’t sure where to go this 4th of July to...
The Heritage Community Band will open its Staunton summer concert series with a salute to the troops on Thursday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the...
June 23 – June 29, 2014 This story is contributed by a member of the Benld Police Department and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TheBenGilPost.com....