The meeting was called to order by Mayor John Hicks at 6:02pm. All aldermen of Gillespie were present at the August 8 meeting. First order was...
Gillespie Orange Crush girls pitching machine team won the year-end tournament held July 18-21st in Gillespie. First Row: Madison Caselton, Megan Labby, Elizabeth Dey, Grace Bertolino,...
Hollandy By: Sarah Aarssen “It’s not all Holland, it’s not all Illinois, it’s just a little Holland-y” I’ve shared with you how the Dutch language sounds...
Macoupin Economic Development Partnership along with the Macoupin Mayor’s Council will host a Community Funding Forum Wednesday, August 31 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. The multi-county...
Macoupin Economic Development Partnership along with the Macoupin Mayor’s Council will host a Community Funding Forum Wednesday, August 31 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. The multi-county...
Jane H. Rossio of Gillespie, Illinois died Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. Jane was 74 at the time of her...
Can you get all the answers? (All of the answers are three-letter words or abbreviations.) What is the character name of the Progressive Insurance spokesperson...
Veronica “Ronnie” Pintar is our Resident Spotlight for the month of July. Ronnie has been a resident twice, the first time she left and thought she...
H.E.I.D.I, Helping Every Individual Develop Independence, is a memorial fund in honor of Heidi M. Brand. Heidi passed away on May 26, 2011. The memorial fund...
In regards to the Coliseum Ballroom fire, the Benld Fire Department would like to give a “BIG” thank you to: Randy’s Market of Benld for the...
Dear Editor, At the end of the 8 Summer Concerts which were held on the Tuesday evenings of June and July for this 6th Series, I...
Larry Ziglar, CEO of First National Bank of Benld, spoke to the Area Rotary Tuesday, August 2. Ziglar expressed his feelings for the historic coliseum. It...
It is about that time a year again! Kids’ Class is returning for the second year at Ageless in Gillespie. It will run from September 5...
It is about that time a year again! Kids’ Class is returning for the second year at Ageless in Gillespie. It will run from September 5...
Just as subzero temperatures in the winter cause movement in the ground, abnormally hot temperatures cause the same movement. Just like foundations for buildings crack over...
You can help us get the word out that early cancer detection saves lives. You can contribute to the fight against cancer by participating in Walk...
Community CPR will be offered at Community Memorial Hospital on Thursday August 25, 2011 from 6-9 pm. First Aid will be offered on Wednesday August 31,...
Community CPR will be offered at Community Memorial Hospital on Thursday August 25, 2011 from 6-9 pm. First Aid will be offered on Wednesday August 31,...
The storied entertainment venue that once hosted the likes of Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and Fats Domino was destroyed by a fire that broke out about...
Huge yard sale! Thursday, August 4th (4:00-7:00pm) & Friday, August 5th (7:00-10:00am) 203 East Maple Street, Gillespie Tons of juniors and misses name brand...
