Members of the Gillespie City Council approved a resolution on Monday night declaring 301 E. Maple St. a public nuisance and directed the City Attorney to prepare a similar resolution for property a 106 Henry St. as the city continues its crackdown on derelict properties. Additionally, the council voted unanimously to convey property at 204 […]
Myths on Macoupin County history abound
What is Fact and What is Fiction? Like most places, myths abound when it comes to the history of Macoupin County. Many of those legends are easily answered with facts. Myth Number 1. Macoupin County was Lincoln country. Fact: Only in a geographic sense. Macoupin County actually voted against Lincoln both times that he ran […]
Josh Turner headlining entertainer of Macoupin County Fair, dates set June 6-12
The Macoupin County Fair announced that multi-platinum country musician Josh Turner will be the headlining entertainer for the 2023 festival with his performance scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 8. Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, March 10 at 8 a.m. and can be purchased online here. Ticket prices are $35 for […]
Benld Council awards trash hauling contract to Republic Sanitation
Benld residents will continue to have their trash picked up weekly by Republic Sanitation Services but the price will increase slightly as of April 1 following action taken Monday night during a brief special meeting of the council. The city’s current contract with Republic is set to expire March 31. Mayor Jim Kelly opened bids […]
Benld receives $600k grant for park development at former school site
Governor JB Pritzker, along with state and local leaders and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announced on Wednesday that the City of Benld will receive a $600,000 grant to develop an 11-acre park on the former site of Benld Elementary School. The city council voted in September to apply for the grant after […]
School Board votes to participate in Liquid Asset Fund
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to approve a resolution authorizing the district to participate in the Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund+, an investment pool in which more than 600 of the state’s 900 school districts participate. Supt. Shane Owsley said the measure will allow […]
Benld Council opens waste hauling bids
Mayor Jim Kelly formally opened bids from four waste haulers during the regular meeting of the Benld City Council on Monday night but council members referred the bids to committee and tabled action on accepting a bid until the council’s March meeting. Bids were received from Community Sanitation, Medora; DC Waste and Recycling, Inc., Hillsboro; […]
Illinois hunters harvest more than 158,000 deer during 2022-2023 seasons
SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 158,010 deer during all 2022-2023 archery and firearm seasons that concluded Jan. 15. The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest of 146,438 deer for all seasons in 2021-2022. During the 2022-2023 deer seasons, hunters took 45.04% females and 54.96% males. […]
Illinois State Police unveils new Troop 8 Guidon
COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois State Police (ISP) today unveiled its new Troop 8 Guidon, or flag, in Collinsville. On January 1, 2023, ISP reorganized from 21 patrol Districts across the state to 11 patrol Troops. In recognition of the newly formed Troops, ISP is holding Guidon ceremonies within each new Troop over three days. Troop 8 […]
Gillespie art studio features solo exhibit starting Feb. 24
Shibui Studio Art Gallery will host an exhibition entitled “Peace, Love & Art,” featuring the artwork of Debbie Zillen from Gillespie, IL. The show opens Friday, February 24, 2023, and continues through Saturday, April 8. An opening reception will be held 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Saturday, February 25, 2023, and include a conversation with […]
Shepherd’s Closet closed on Saturdays, open through week
As of now, the Shepherd’s Closet, the front part of the building at the Gillespie Caring Center, will be closed on Saturdays until April 1. The thrift store will remain open during our normal weekday hours of Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:45 AM.
Gillespie Council approves payments for water plant, sewer improvements
Members of the Gillespie City Council on Monday night approved a final payment to Korte & Luitjohan Contractors for renovation work done at the city’s water treatment plant and authorized a first payment request to Visu-Sewer of Missouri for work completed in the downtown business district as a first step toward implementing an extensive streetscape […]
Partnership for Educational Excellence has successful trivia night, grand raffle continues
The winners at the “For the Love of Education” trivia night on Saturday, February 4 were: 1st place: Rich Stillwell team; 2nd place: Carol Miller team; and 3rd place Kimberly Rossini team. They were among the 21 tables which packed the Gillespie Civic Center for The Partnership’s annual and only fundraiser. All proceeds from the lively, […]
Farm Credit Illinois offers scholarship, grant funds for youth
Applications for Farm Credit Illinois’ annual agriculture scholarship and community improvement grant programs are open until Feb. 28, 2023. As higher education costs continue to rise, the cooperative increased scholarships for high school seniors from $2,000 to $2,500 this year. AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS High school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture are invited to apply for […]
Gillespie Library to host 10th annual trivia night on March 4
Gillespie Public Library will host its 10th night of trivia and games on Saturday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at Gillespie Civic Center. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. A maximum of 10 people can be on a team with teams costing $100. Other assorted cash games, 50/50 drawing, and prizes will be available but […]
Largest coin show of southern Illinois returns to Gillespie on March 19
The largest coin show of southern Illinois returns to Gillespie on Sunday, March 19 sponsored by the Hiltop Coin Club of Hillsboro. The 58th annual show will take place at the Gillespie Civic Center from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission is free. Over 50 dealer tables will be buying and selling U.S. & world […]
Macoupin County fire on Tuesday claims one life
A fire that happened early Tuesday morning on Washer Road in rural Macoupin County is under investigation by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and the Macoupin County Coroner’s Office. The fire was reported at 6:06 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31 and county sheriff deputies arrived to find a mobile home heavily consumed […]
Candidates announced for consolidated election 2023
Candidates have been announced for the 2023 consolidated election that will take place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The election will decide mayors, trustees, aldermen, school board members, and others in local government. Below are the candidates in the BenGil area, according to Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan. Gillespie CUSD #7 School district Gillespie school […]
School Board green lights Athletic Wall of Honor program
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night gave permission for a five-member committee to pursue the development of a Wall of Fame program for outstanding school district athletes and supporters. Similar to the school’s longstanding Wall of Honor program, the Athletic Wall of Fame will recognize alumni of […]
Winter storm heading for BenGil area Tuesday, Wednesday
A winter storm is expected to hit the Benld Gillespie area on January 24 and January 25 and is forecasted to bring heavy snow. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, MO issued a winter storm warning for Macoupin County and a number of surrounding Illinois and Missouri counties that will take effect from 6 […]
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