Great joy took place on Sunday, March 12, 2023, as members of the United Methodist Church of Gillespie witnessed and celebrated six young people being baptized and/or confirmed at the 10:30 a.m. church service. The students professed their faith in Jesus and became members of the church. The new members include Clayton Bethard, Izzy Manus, […]
Gillespie church hosting community Christmas concert on Sunday, December 11
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Gillespie is having a Community Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. The public is invited and there is no charge. The concert will feature favorite Christmas carols and songs performed by Thomas M. Taylor, IV. Thomas is the son of Lynne and the late T.M. Taylor. He […]
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 […]
SuperBowl Bowling Center to reopen with new ownership
After being closed for over one year, the SuperBowl Bowling Center will reopen this spring under new ownership in the same location on Broadway Street, the new owners told The BenGil Post. New owners Harold and Tressa Besserman are very excited about reopening the bowling alley that has been an icon for decades in Gillespie’s […]
New compounding pharmacy opening this fall in Gillespie
Pro Pharm Rx Inc., under the direction of T.J. Allan and Maurice Sullivan, will be opening this fall next door to Sullivan’s Pharmacy at 115 South Macoupin in Gillespie. According to Allan, who is a pharmacist at Sullivan’s in Gillespie, “This is something our patients – not just in Gillespie, but throughout Macoupin and Montgomery […]
Benld United Methodist Church
Denomination: United Methodist Mission: “To unite people in God’s love.” Pastor: Rev. Ethan L. Carnes, O.S.L. Church Service Hours: Sunday 9:30am Sunday School Hours: Sunday 10:30am Location: 209 S. Main St. in Benld Phone: 217 – 835 – 4773 Email: ethan.carnes@gmail.com Website: http://www.benldchurch.org/UMC/Home.html or on Facebook
Pegasus Travel Agent Dona Rauzi
Address: 709 N. Macoupin st. Phone: 217 – 556 – 3056 Website: Find Us on Facebook Email: dona@travelwithpegasus.com Hours of Operation: 27/7 – 365 Dona’s Experience: Earned a 3 night 4 day trip to any Sandals Resort in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia, Bahama’s for two. Jan 2011, earned my Travel Institute Certificate for passing the […]
Trinity Baptist Church
Denomination: Southern Baptist Convention Pastor: Richard Hill Service Hours: Sunday Worship: 10:30am, Youth & Teens: 6:30pm, Adult Bible Study: 7:00pm, Wednesday Evening: 7:00pm Sunday School Hours: 9:30-10:20am Location: 502 South Macoupin Street, Gillespie Phone Number: 217-839-3667 Website: www.trinitybaptist-il.com Email: trinitybc@frontier.com
Michael D. Gibbons Help Services, LLC
Name: Michael D Gibbons Address: 700 South Macoupin Street, Gillespie Email: mgibbons1946@frontier.com About us: During the past thirty years, I have worked for the state of Illinois and then the State of Missouri to help the citizens of these two states receive fair treatment from insurance companies. I recently retired and feel that I can […]
Gina Gucciardo, CPA
Two locations to better serve you! Gillespie Location: 314 South Macoupin Street (217) 839-4226 Carlinville Location: 124 North West Street (217) 854-9530 Website: http://www.gillespiecpas.com About our firm: For years, Gina Gucciardo, CPA has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Gina Gucciardo, CPA’s expertise ranges from basic tax management and […]
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First National Bank – Benld Banking Center
Click on our ad below each article to check out our home loans! Address: 218 East Central Avenue, Benld, Illinois Phone: 217-835-4384 Website: www.fnbstaunton.com Email: drabida@fnbstaunton.com Lobby Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm, Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm Drive-Up Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm, Friday: 8:30am-6:00pm, Saturday: 8:30am-1:00pm About us: Mission Statement: The First National Bank in Staunton is committed to […]
Carpani Computer Repair & Consulting
Address: 701 Walnut, Gillespie, IL 62033 Phone: 217 – 710 – 1046 Website: http://carpaniconsulting.com/ Email: mark@carpaniconsulting.com About Us: We provide professional and affordable technology sales and service for business and residential customers in the Gillespie and surrounding area. We offer over ten years of experience in the technology field and can handle everything from virus […]
Sound & Image Videography
Address: Gillespie, IL 62033 Phone: 217 – 825 – 4111 Website: http://www.soundandimage.org/ Email: jim@soundandimage.org About Us: Jim Marcacci and Bruce Logsdon officially became partners about three years ago, after working together for years doing all kinds of video projects together. Jim taught video communications at Gillespie High School and Bruce taught the same type of […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Macoupin Co.
Address: P.O. Box 303, Litchfield, IL 62056 Phone: 217 – 556 – 6120 Website: http://www.bbbscapitalregion.org Email: lrakey@bbbsicr.org Hour of Operation: 24/7 – 365 About Us: Big Brothers Big Sisters is the nation’s oldest and largest one-one mentoring organization. BBBS of the Illinois Capital Region was founded by a group of ten Springfield community members in […]
First Christian Church
Denomination: Christian Pastor: Arthur Roemer Church Service Hours: 10:30am Sunday, 6:30pm Sunday Evening Sunday School Hours: 9:30am Location: 513 S. Macoupin St., Gillespie, IL 62033 Phone: 217 – 839 – 2796 Website: http://fccgillespie.com/ Email: msarver@frontiernet.net Other Info: King Kids – Wednesday during school days High School & Junior High Youth Group Sunday at 5:00pm August […]
Ageless Fitness
Address: 103 Jersey St., Gillespie, IL 62033 Phone: 217 – 839 – 2851 Website: www.ageless-fitness.com Email: pete@ageless-fitness.com Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm, Monday-Thursday: 3-7pm Business Category: Gym, Fitness Center, Tanning Our Mission Statement: We are here to provide an added resource for the citizens of our surrounding communities to improve their quality of life through […]
Toprani Sales Company Inc.
Location: 106 South Macoupin St., Gillespie, IL 62033 Phone: 217 – 839-2006 Website: www.tscgifts.com Email: info@tscgifts.com Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm Business Category: Toy & Gift Retailer, Distributor of Consumer Fireworks, Importer of Confetti Cannons About: The area’s largest retailer for Melissa & Doug educational toys. Other lines include Asian decor, Airsoft guns, […]
Lowe’s Limo Service
Address: 504 Edwards St., Gillespie, IL, 62033 Phone Number: 217 – 839 – 2952 or 217 – 710 – 1336 Email: loweslimoservice@gmail.com Find Us on Facebook: Lowe’s Limo Service About Us: Providing Affordable, stylish, and reliable transportation for your special event. Weddings – Proms – Wine Tours – Parties – Romantic Nights Out – Casino […]