The Gillespie Public Library is one of four libraries from Macoupin County to welcome new visitors with a program sponsored by the region’s library system. The 3rd Annual Library Crawl invites patrons to explore new libraries throughout the Illinois Heartland Library System, which comprises the southern half of the state. The crawl also demonstrates the […]
School Board hires Transportation Director, votes to expel high school student
Meeting in special session Monday night, the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Tim Besserman as District Transportation Director, and voted to expel a Gillespie High School student. Board President Mark Hayes reportedly called the special meeting because of the time-sensitive nature of the disciplinary hearing and anticipated action […]
Gillespie City Council approves roofing contracts, discusses building inspections, permits
The Gillespie City Council on Monday night authorized upward of $58,000 in contracts to replace the roof on the Police Department building and make long-awaited repairs to the roof of the city hall/civic center complex. In other action, the council discussed possible problems with building inspections and building permits, approved trick-or-treating dates and times, and […]
MAC studio adds mobile art studio to offerings
In the fifth year of operation, the Macoupin Art Collective staff has found an unusual solution to reach kids and adults who are not able to get transportation to the MAC studio, a mobile art studio. Director Brandace Cloud envisioned a mobile art studio as a means to take art opportunities to students in surrounding […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during August 29-September 4, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Ozzymichael McIntyre, 30 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery to a child under 13 years of age and domestic battery in connection with an August 29 incident. Charlie Stainback, 51 of Royal Lakes, […]
Health department announces changes for COVID testing and vaccination
With the continued increase in demand for COVID testing and vaccination, the Macoupin County Health Department urges the public to check their website for the most up-to-date procedures for both testing and vaccination. Last week due to the increase in volume of COVID testing and the Governor’s Executive Order, COVID testing now requires pre-registration by […]
School Board honors long-time member Dobrino, places fiscal 2022 budget on file for public inspection
The late Don Dobrino’s career and contributions to Community Unit School District 7 were recognized by the Board of Education Monday night during the board’s regular monthly meeting. The legendary football coach and long-serving school board member died July 4 after a lengthy battle with cancer. In addition to a 29-year career as head football […]
Toys for Tots Campaign now includes Gillespie area
Christmas is a time of joy, happiness and goodwill. It is a time of giving and helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves, especially the children. For 74 years, one organization, the United States Marine Corps has been the unchallenged leader in looking after America’s less fortunate children at Christmas. September 1 marks the […]
Farmersville man charged with armed violence
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison announced on Thursday that a Farmersville man was charged with six felonies following an arrest on Tuesday, August 17 in Macoupin County. Christopher Hampton is charged with two counts of armed violence (class X felony), possession of a stolen vehicle (class 2 felony), possession of a weapon by a […]
Former Benld resident may underwrite Civic Center renovation
The Benld Civic Center may be in line for a major facelift, members of the Benld City Council were told Monday night during the council’s regular monthly meeting. Appearing before the council, retired Community Unit School District 7 administrator Ed Saracco said he recently was contacted by Rick DeStefane, who grew up in Benld and […]
School Board ratifies teachers contract
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night voted unanimously to ratify a three-year contract with Macoupin County Federation of Teachers Local 528. The action, taken during a special meeting of the board, ends weeks of negotiations that ultimately went to federal mediation. Under terms of the new contract, […]
IDPH launches online vaccine verify system
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching a new immunization portal, Vax Verify, that will allow Illinois residents 18 years and older to check their COVID-19 vaccination record. Vax Verify can be accessed at https://idphportal.illinois.gov. “As more businesses, events, organizations, and others require proof of vaccination, Illinois residents will be able to confirm […]
Health department continues to offer COVID testing and vaccination
The Macoupin County Public Health Department continues to report and monitor new COVID-19 cases including the delta variant in Macoupin County. Public health officials have seen an increase in cases from 0.09% on July 2 to 8.6 % on July 23. Over 200 new Macoupin County cases were identified between June 29 and July 29. Health […]
Gillespie teachers union responds to school board
The Macoupin County Federation of Teachers, Local #528, IFT/AFT, AFL-CIO has agreed to participate in mediation to help with bargaining a successor agreement with the Gillespie Community Unit School District #7. The teachers contract expired on June 30, 2021, and the parties had reached a tentative agreement in June however, the Union membership voted down […]
School Board, teachers union seek federal mediation to reach contract agreement
School Board President Mark Hayes and representatives of the Illinois Federation of Teachers Macoupin County Local 528 disclosed Monday night that they will seek federal mediation to conclude negotiations on a new teachers’ contract. The union rejected the board’s initial offer last month alleging the offer did not meet expectations to meet cost of living […]
Timeline set to fill school board vacancy
A new member of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education is likely to be named and seated Wednesday night, Aug. 4, after the board meets in special session to interview candidates interested in filling the seat vacated as a result of board member Don Dobrino’s death. Dobrino, a former Gillespie High School […]
Illinois fully aligns with new CDC masking recommendations
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Tuesday it is fully adopting updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) masking recommendations to protect against COVID-19 and the Delta variant. CDC recommends that everyone, including fully vaccinated individuals, wear a mask in public indoor setting in areas with substantial and high transmission. […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during July 18- July 24, 2021. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Ralph Kahl, 52 of Virden, is charged with aggravated battery against a peace officer and unlawful use of a knife in connection with a July 18 incident. Christopher Wortley, 35 of Springfield, is […]
Benld Council tightens mobile home regulations, approves resolution to launch sewer improvements
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to approve an ordinance calling for an update to the city code regarding mobile homes located within the city limits and approved a resolution committing local funds for construction costs associated with a proposed sanitary sewer project. The ordinance to amend the city code […]
City Council offers Ambulance Service one-year agreement for dispatching services
The Gillespie City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to offer a one-year dispatching services agreement for the Gillespie-Benld Ambulance Service at a cost of $12,000. The measure is subject to approval by the Ambulance Service Board of Trustees later this month. If approved by the Ambulance Board, the council could finalize the agreement as […]
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