Cases filed during January 17 – January 23, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Joseph Kincaid, 32...
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced eight additional Illinois cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)...
Gary and Frances Smith of Gillespie announce the engagement of their daughter, Karyn Gail Smith, to Norman Ray Mears both of Decatur. The prospective groom is...
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night voted to start the process of gathering information with an eye toward applying for a Housing and...
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announced that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher...
Cases filed during January 10 – January 16, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Richard Ebersohl, 58...
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2021 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of West Central Avenue in Benld regarding illegal dumping. An officer...
FIRST QUARTER High honor roll 9th Grade: Michael Bertetto, Alexia Emelander, Erika Gill, Kolton Lowry, Leo Page, Tristen Wargo 10th Grade: Jenna Clark, Macy Fosnock, Shelbee...
The Gillespie Caring Center and Shepherd’s Closet has re-opened between the hours of 9:00 AM until 11:45 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with food being...
Cases filed during January 3 – January 9, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Enrique Sanchez, 38...
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has ordered the activation of approximately 200 Illinois National Guard members in support of the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The District of Columbia...
Secretary of State Jesse Whites Mobile Drivers Unit will be at the Benld Public Library on Tuesday, February 2 with the Rules of the Road Class...
SPRINGFIELD—State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) joined other lawmakers from around the state on Wednesday as they took the oath of office and launched Illinois’ 102nd General Assembly...
A municipal auditor warned Gillespie city officials Monday night that city revenues are likely to be down in the coming months due to the impact of...
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Laura Street regarding recovered property. An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block...
Vaccination distribution for Phase 1A continues throughout the State of Illinois while Macoupin County recently completed their 1,000 vaccination. Procedures are in place to provide the...
Carlinville – Macoupin County voters may now apply for a vote by mail ballot for the April 6, 2021 Election, Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan announced on...
Cases filed during December 27, 2020 – January 2, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Angela Wiser,...
Community Unit School District 7 students will have the option of attending in-person classes when the winter break ends on Monday, Jan. 11 as a result...
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...
