Board to be reduced by one-third following 2012 election; both moves expected to save County near $40,000 annually. Macoupin County – After being debated for nearly...
Dr. Heddingaus has teamed up with us, The BenGil Post, to provide eye care insight to area residents as well as offer professional suggestions. July is...
The school board scheduled a special board meeting to discuss principals’ salaries, bids on the new school, and the 5 year plan. The special meeting of...
Last meeting I asked Mr. Hyde what the percentage his company will be receiving based on the final cost of the new school, I had already...
Minutes after a heavy downpour, Five and Dimers took center stage at the Benld City Park as the Coal County Chamber of Commerce hosted their sixth...
Sports physical exams for athletes and cheerleaders for the 2011-2012 school year will be provided by Community Memorial Hospital at Staunton Clinic on Thursday, August 4th...
Former Alderman for the City of Gillespie, John Joseph Weidner of Gillespie died at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield Sunday, July 10 at 8:00am. Wags was...
After a call to order made by Mayor Hendricks, the Pledge of Allegiance was said by the room full of people on July 11. Excess chairs...
Welcome to Hollandy By: Sarah Aarssen Stop me if you’ve heard this one. What do you get when you take a girl from Mapdot, Illinois, add...
Tillie Baima of Benld, Illinois died at Loma Linda Health Care in Moberly, MO on Thursday, July 7. Tillie was 98 years old and was married...
Chris Haddad is an interesting fellow with a very bright future full of loads of potential. The BenGil Post was able to catch up with Chris...
The Macoupin County Fair Pageant has rolled in again. This is the 52nd year for the Pageant and with the new runway, it looks like it...
The Macoupin County Fair Pageant has rolled in again. This is the 52nd year for the Pageant and with the new runway, it looks like it...
The first FREE Kids Day is set for July 23 at Benld City Park. The event is sponsored by the Benld Fire Department and Build Benld....
Dorchester’s Homecoming is set for August 5, 6, and 7. Kittenball will be the highlight of the whole weekend as performances every night. Friday, Glendale Riders...
The adventures program at Gillespie Public Library met yesterday for some fun activities. Yesterday, July 6, children took part in building sand vases and decorating wind...
The adventures program at Gillespie Public Library met yesterday for some fun activities. Yesterday, July 6, children took part in building sand vases and decorating wind...
Richard Emil Jubelt of Benld, Illinois died at his residence Wednesday, July 6th at 1:05 am. Richard was born January 11, 1943 and was 68 at...
Richard Emil Jubelt of Benld, Illinois died at his residence Wednesday, July 6th at 1:05 am. Richard was born January 11, 1943 and was 68 at...
Last night, more than 250 turned out for the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce’s concert in the park. Bobby Remack Band was playing the tunes as...
