A 28-year-old Peace Corps Fellow from Western Illinois University has moved to Gillespie to begin an 11-month internship to bolster community and economic development efforts undertaken by Grow Gillespie, the local volunteer group focused on Gillespie’s economic growth. “What I’m going to be doing is help them get on the path to achieve their long-term […]
Chamber welcomes massage business to Benld
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce welcomed Amanda Harshbarger and her business, Knead to Relax Massage Therapy, to the community. Knead to Relax is located at 210-B East Central Avenue in downtown Benld. Harshbarger can be contacted at 217-343-3424 for appointments. Pictured is (front, L-R): Olivia Munro, niece of Amanda Harshbarger; Caroline Schmitt, daughter; (second row; […]
Gillespie business donates $800 to caring center
A Gillespie business donated $800 to the Gillespie Caring Center last week saying the community is lucky to have such good people volunteering their time to a great cause. The business that made the donation was the Village Toy Chest owned and operated by Bill Toprani at 106 South Macoupin in downtown Gillespie near Gotcha […]
Griffel family in Gillespie named Great American Family of the Year
The Dave and Mary Griffel family in Gillespie was recently named the Great American Family of the Year, an annual award presented by the Illinois Association for Home and Community Education to an Illinois family based on their professional accomplishments, community involvement, and family dedication. “We are are very humbled to receive the award as […]
Macoupin mine could close soon
Shay No. 1 Mine between Gillespie and Carlinville is scheduled to be shut down due to its inability to operate profitably and ongoing issues with coal quality. The disclosure was announced last week when Murray Energy released more documents related to its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reorganization. Among the documents released included an internal […]
Public notice: The Hair Shack
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME: Publication notice is hearby given that on February 28, 2020, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Macoupin County, Illinois setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting, and transacting business known as The Hair Shack located at 315 North Macoupin, […]
New owners of Fema’s recognized
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new owners of FEMA’s in downtown Benld with a Ribbon Cutting. Pictured from left to right are: Ron and Lydia (Dee) Reid of Reid’s Heating, Cooling, and Electric of Gillespie; Kim Schardan, Administrator of Heritage Health of Gillespie; Jessika Page. CRT of Heritage Health; Peggy Nelson, Pastor […]
Police Chief issues warning of circulating counterfeit money
Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe issued a warning on Monday that multiple counterfeit money transactions have been used during business transactions. DePoppe said the Gillespie Police Department has received multiple complaints from businesses of counterfeit money being used including counterfeit $20 bills and counterfeit $50 bills. He reminded businesses and residents to be extra cautious […]
Coffee shop opens in downtown Gillespie
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce welcomed Gotcha Latte with a ribbon cutting at their grand opening in downtown Gillespie. The coffee shop owned by Kim and Mark Henderson is located at 102 South Macoupin Street in the old dime store near Ageless Fitness. The location was formerly Furniture Rescue by Ruth Loveless. The business […]
Availability on Gillespie Church’s Branson Christmas tour
The First United Methodist Church of Gillespie is accepting reservations on its third annual Christmas in Branson tour scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 14, 15, and 16th 2019. The three-day trip includes a two-night stay at the Grand Victorian Hotel located on the Branson Strip, four class A shows, a drive-thru Christmas lights […]
Proposal to crack down on out-of-control PBMs signed into law
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – A measure sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) that would provide relief for independent, rural pharmacies was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker Friday. Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, which negotiate drug prices on behalf of insurers, are currently using their position to drive […]
Rull Bros, Inc celebrates 70 years of service
Contributed article by Rull Bros, Inc. As more and more economic transactions are occurring online or by mail, and retail stores of all sizes are closing, Rull Bros. is a perfect reminder of why and how a family-owned business is important to the American landscape. “In many ways, my brother, Steve, and I still run […]
Madison Communications named CCCC Business of the Year
Madison Communications was named Coal Country Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year for 2018 at the conclusion of the CCCC’s annual banquet Saturday night at JoDanni’s Amore restaurant. The event, celebrating the Chamber’s 20th anniversary, also featured the presentation of several awards recognizing Chamber volunteers and supporters, and a brief address by Avery Bourne, […]
Adam Tallman Agency funds Partnership scholarship
John Fassero, Jr., president of The Partnership for Educational Excellence, accepts a $500 donation to fund the ADAM M. TALLMAN AGENCY, FARMERS INSURANCE BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP. The award will assist a 2018 GHS graduate planning to pursue a career in business. “We thought it only fitting to ‘pay it forward’ to a student who can benefit […]
Chamber welcomes Pamey’s Chill & Grill to Benld
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to Benld located 300 East Central Avenue in downtown Benld. Pamey’s Chill & Grill is located east of First National Bank of Benld and west of the Bertetti Benld Public Library. Included in the grand opening were Tom Allen, Chairman of Build Benld; Chris and […]
Drew Ford honored by Chamber for 50th anniversary
The Coal Country Chamber of Commerce presented a 50th Anniversary plaque to Drew Ford, Inc. of Gillespie. The plaque reads: 50 years in Business 1967 -2017 Drew Ford Inc. In recognition of your commitment to the citizens and community of Gillespie and surrounding areas. We applaud your 50 years as a member of the business […]
Ageless 5K for GHS Construction Trades Class a success
With the exceptional weather, over 100 people joined the fun on Saturday evening, November 4, to support the Gillespie High School Construction Trades Class and Skillbuilder’s Club. The top finishers in the event were Brandon Slone and Rachelle Boeck. A combined effort among Ageless, event sponsors and the participants led to the event’s success that […]
Halloween happenings in the BenGil area
The BenGil area is gearing up to stretch out its Halloween celebration into the coming weekend and through next weekend ending with a family-friendly 1-mile and 5K run at Ageless. Halloween falls on Tuesday, October 31 and with most of the trick-or-treating and parades being held next week, weekend events before and after the holiday […]
Ageless hosting haunted 5K and 1-mile fun runs
Ageless Fitness in Gillespie will be hosting a Haunted 5k GloRun and 1-Mile Superhero Fun Run on November 4 at 5:30 p.m. at Ageless. Runners of all ages, costumes or no costumes, are welcome. Candy “pit stops” will be along the 1-mile route so make sure your kids bring their Halloween bags. Kids under 12 […]
Gillespie’s A&G True Value closed Friday
The iconic hardware store that can be found on Route 4 in Gillespie has announced it will be closing its doors at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 8 as the owners retire. A&G True Value owners Gene and Roganne Smalley thanked all of their customers over the years saying 41 years as owners was a […]
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