Around three hundred twenty-five people turned out for the HEIDI dinner and auction that was held Saturday, October 22 at Gillespie Civic Center in Gillespie. “It...
On Monday evening, October 24, school district #7 school board denied two requests to consolidate high schools. The school board received their first reorganization request from...
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011 Officer was called to the middle of the 300 block of Park Ave. where it was reported that a red ATV was...
A local business in Gillespie may just be getting a little bigger this summer. According to Pete Visintin, Ageless Fitness and Tanning, located at the old...
The Gillespie Middle School and Benld Elementary School combined forces and held a bake sale on Saturday, October 22 at 8:00am in front of Dee Dee’s...
SEIU Illinois Council endorses Andy Manar for State Senate Uniting more than 170,000 working families, the SEIU Illinois Council announces its endorsement of Andy Manar for...
Despite the cold weather, the World Series game, and the girls volleyball game in North Mac, over 70 people attended the Second Annual Build Benld Art...
The Area Rotary met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 18th at Toni’s Restaurant in Benld. Two key note speakers addressed the Rotary after the...
Board Members Sign Bi-partisan letter to Governor and state legislative leaders supporting Taylorville Energy Center. Carlinville – At the October 11th meeting of the Macoupin County...
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011 Officer was called to the 400 block of E. Pine for a residential burglary. The residence had been broken into and change...
The school district approved the foundation and structural steel bid package on Monday, October 17 during a special board meeting as they continued discussion about the...
First Christian Church of Gillespie is holding their 5th Annual Trunk or Treat. It will take place on Saturday, October 29th at 6pm. As always, it...
The Gillespie Middle School and Benld Elementary School are combing forces and holding a bake sale. The bake sale will take place Saturday, October 22 at...
The public is invited to attend and support our area youth; students, families, relatives, friends and neighbors are encouraged to participate in Second Annual Build Benld...
The Benld Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 17 when they are doing the mud jacking in the parking lot and inside the building....
Due to inclement weather, the Fields of Faith concert was moved to the United Methodist Church instead of being held at the Gillespie High School football...
Joyful Angels is hosting the “Silent Santa Program” again this year for area children. Applications may be picked up at several local businesses: Frank & Sons...
The Benld City Council accepted two $1,500 checks from Monte Jones from Maryan Mining LLC. The checks, totaling $3,000 together, was strictly a donation to the...
Dione Rabida, First National Bank Benld, Branch Manager is presenting the check to Larry Ballard of Gillespie. He was the winner of a $100 VISA gift...
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2011 Officer took a report of a runaway reported by the mother. Everyone including the mother, father and others tried contacting her cell...
