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 […]
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Gillespie nursing home
Alisa Loew, as administrator of the estate of her mother, Melvia Loew, is suing Heritage Enterprises for a judgment in excess of $50,000, alleging negligence, wrongful death, and violation of the state Nursing Home Act. According to the suit, Melvia Loew died July 11, 2016, at the age of 70 at Heritage Manor, Gillespie, after being admitted […]
Benld Council agrees to sell Cordera building for ice cream/burger business
Meeting in special session Tuesday night, Benld city aldermen voted unanimously to sell a 50-by-80-foot parcel, including a small brick building, to Annette Pamela Allen, Shipman, for the sum of $8,000. The property, located at 300 East Central Avenue is commonly known as the Cordera property. The city acquired the parcel in September 2013 as […]
Kravanya Funeral Homes expands services to include cremation
Kravanya Funeral Home LTD, with locations in Gillespie, Benld and Bunker Hill, announced on Friday the launch of its new cremation service that will be housed in Benld. The cremation service, Ideal Cremations LLC, will be a subsidiary under the funeral homes. For two generations, Kravanya Funeral Homes has been a name associated with the […]
Benld Council sells nuisance property for HVAC business
Meeting in special session Monday night, the Benld City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution to sell the troubled property at 600 Central Avenue to Josh Taylor, Mount Olive, for $3,500. Mayor Jim Kelly told the BenGil Post that Taylor plans to renovate the property in order to open a heating, ventilation and air […]
Amore to host Benld Public Library fundraiser
JoDanni’s Amore will sponsor a fundraiser on Thursday, July 20 to benefit the Frank Bertetti Benld Public Library. On that day from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Amore will donate to the library 15% of all proceeds from dine-in, delivery, and carry-out orders, as long as the customer says, “I’m supporting the Benld Library.” Amore is […]
Manar, local pharmacies and police collaborating on drug takeback event
BUNKER HILL – Macoupin County residents will be able to dispose of unwanted medications during a drug takeback event at four locations throughout the county on Saturday, April 29. With opioid, heroin and prescription drug abuse on the rise throughout Illinois, including in rural areas like Macoupin County, it is important that people responsibly dispose […]
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