A new little food pantry has been built in Benld and is available to anyone who is in need of a meal. A ceremonial ribbon cutting for the effort was held on Easter Sunday. The box is being managed by Laura O’Brien and Maxwell Garcia and is located on East Eiler Street at the north […]
COVID vaccine eligibility expanded to include all Illinois residents over 16 years of age
The past three months, the Macoupin County Public Health Department has worked to provide COVID-19 vaccination to residents of Macoupin County beginning in December 2020 with healthcare workers and frontline essential workers and now has expanded to include residents age 16 and older. Residents 18 and older qualify for both the Moderna and Johnson & […]
Benld among recipients of infrastructure grant
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure. A total of $18.2 million will be awarded to 34 communities across the state, enabling cities and towns in non-metropolitan areas to make repairs to shared water and sewer […]
I-55 work between Carlinville and Litchfield resumes
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that work on Interstate 55 between the Litchfield and Carlinville interchanges resumes this week. Nighttime lane closures and the installation of a temporary concrete barrier will occur through the end of March. The use of median crossovers will restrict traffic to one lane in each direction beginning in April and will continue until November. This is part of a $34.2 million project that includes rehabilitating eight bridges and resurfacing […]
Over 15 percent of Macoupin County fully vaccinated for COVID
The Macoupin County Public Health Department continues to hold weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Macoupin County residents and Macoupin County employees who are 18 years and older with the next clinic scheduled for Friday, March 26. To make an appointment, go to www.mcphd.net or call 217-313-5078. To date, nearly 20,000 Macoupin County residents have chosen […]
Benld Council eyes demolition of downtown storefronts
An eyesore marring downtown Benld for nearly a decade may be removed in the near future as a result of action taken by the Benld City Council during the council’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. On a motion by Ald. John Balzraine, seconded by Ald. Mickey Robinson, the council voted unanimously to authorize Mayor Jim […]
Gillespie Council accepts attorney resignation, approves bee-keeping project at water plant
Members of the Gillespie City Council on Monday night accepted the resignation of long-serving City Attorney Kevin Polo, approved an environmentally friendly bee-keeping project at the city’s water treatment facility site, and approved a $190,000 payment to Haier Plumbing and Heating and Curry and Associates as the city’s aggressive water infrastructure replacement project winds down. […]
Student artists are invited to participate in Rep. Bourne’s annual contest
Contributed content. LITCHFIELD—State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) is announcing her annual Student Art Contest! Students throughout the 95th district are encouraged to participate in the competition, which is open through the month of March. Entrants are asked to submit original, Illinois-themed, artwork in any 2-D medium (i.e. pen, marker) on 8 ½ x 11 paper […]
L&C grad brings inspiration to Macoupin County
GODFREY – Pablo Picasso once said, “Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.” It’s a mantra not lost on Lewis and Clark Community College alumna and The Macoupin County Art Collective (The MAC) Executive Director Brandace Cloud. Hard work has fueled Cloud’s artistic fire since she found her passion and graduated from L&C with […]
Over 5 percent of county fully vaccinated for COVID-19
The Macoupin County Health Department announced on Tuesday that over 1,100 people received their first COVID-19 vaccine and another 200 received their second dose last week despite the snowstorm. As of Tuesday morning, 5.63 percent of the county population is fully vaccinated which is 2,549 of 45,313 people. Also as of Tuesday, 9,333 vaccine doses […]
Benld man dies in single-vehicle accident
A 67-year-old Benld man died in a single-vehicle accident Monday afternoon in Mt. Olive. Police said Frank Wargo, 67 of Benld, was traveling south on U.S. Route 66 near Koniak Lane when he exited the roadway around 12:54 in the afternoon and traveled into a grove of trees and a shallow ditch. Wargo was pronounced […]
Bourne outraged that Pritzker signs law enforcement bill
Contributed content from the Illinois House Republicans Today Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3653 into law. This bill, opposed by every law enforcement organization in the state, will turn suspected criminals back on to the streets hours after being arrested, take away resources from local counties, set new costly mandates on law enforcement, and […]
New dialing procedure for customers within 217 area code
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) today reminded residential and business customers that beginning February 27, 2021, mandatory dialing will occur where all local calls made within the Illinois 217 Area Code will have to be placed using the 10-digit telephone number (area code + the 7-digit telephone number). That day, the 447 area code will […]
Benld Council beefs up inspection ordinance, votes to purchase pump, aerator
Benld City Council members voted Monday night to amend the city ordinance requiring inspections of residential rental properties and voted unanimously to purchase a pump to replace a unit damaged by cold weather, as well as an aerator for the city’s sewage treatment lagoon. Council members also heard a brief update on plans to redevelop […]
Closings & cancellations
To submit your event to the BenGil Post cancellation list, please email us at news@thebengilpost.com, message us on Facebook, or tweet us @thebengilpost. School closings for Tuesday, February 16: Gillespie Staunton Bunker Hill Mt. Olive Litchfield (remote learning) Carlinville (remote learning) Southwestern Zion Lutheran in Litchfield Lincoln Land Community College (remote learning) Lewis & Clark Community College […]
Gillespie Council eyes development plan, votes to increase bulk sewage rates
Members of the Gillespie City Council voted Monday night to draft a “letter of support” authorizing Peace Corps Fellow Ethan Fogg to initiate work on a plan to guide the city’s long-term economic development efforts. The council also approved a measure to increase bulk sewage rates and voted to hire a full-time police officer. Fogg […]
County health department to implement new vaccination scheduling program
To manage the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations, the Macoupin County Public Health Department will implement EMTrack, a self -scheduling system provided by the State of Illinois, it was announced on Tuesday, February 9. The Health Department will begin using EMTrack for the Friday, February 19 COVID-19 vaccination event. Updates and instructions on how to access […]
Gillespie CUSD 7 accepting Wall of Honor nominations
Every other year, Gillespie CUSD #7 is honored by adding recipients to the Gillespie High School’s Wall of Honor. Due to COVID restrictions for large gatherings, the induction event usually held in the spring will be rescheduled for the fall of 2021. Nominations are still be accepting and should be submitted by March 31, 2021. […]
Sawyerville child found safe after extensive search effort Tuesday
A nine-year-old Sawyerville child was found safe and sound following an extensive search effort Tuesday that involved many agencies and lasted most of the day. Chase Ondo was reportedly last seen Monday evening around 11:30 and was reported missing early Tuesday morning when he wasn’t in his room prior to the start of school. He […]
Gillespie Police Report: January 24-30, 2021
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2021 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Fillmore Street regarding criminal damage. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of South Macoupin Street regarding a fight in progress. Chester H. Weller, 49, of Shipman was arrested for aggravated battery. Jaylen M. Ronald, 18, of Gillespie […]
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