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Gillespie Police Report: December 11-17, 2022

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2022

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Main Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to East Elm Street and Clinton Street in reference to a suspicious noise.

An officer was dispatched to North Main Street and Locust Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage in the 500 block of South Macoupin Street.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a child custody issue.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Macoupin Street and Elm Street. Brandi L. Schmitt-Brewer, 40, of Benld was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022

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An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a battery.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to found property.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Francis Street in reference to a suspicious person.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Street in Eagarville in reference to harassment.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a dog at large. James C. Dean, 39, of Benld was issued a citation for a dog at large.

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An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an order of protection issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to an abandoned vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Madison Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Walnut Street in reference to a civil issue.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious message.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage in the 500 block of South Macoupin.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to trespassing.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a juvenile issue.

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An officer was dispatched to Park Avenue and Elm Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022

An officer was dispatched to Pine Street and South Street in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 400 block of LJ Avenue.

An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Route 16 in reference to reckless driving.

An officer was out in the 400 block of LJ Avenue checking on a crime-stoppers tip.

An officer was dispatched to Broadway Street and Montana Street in reference to a traffic crash. Troy E. Barker, 48, of Troy was issued a citation for hit-and-run.

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An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street for possible criminal damage.

An officer was dispatched to Madison Street and Charles Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer spoke to a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South First Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a civil issue.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 700 block of East Walnut Street.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022

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An officer was dispatched to the area of Gillespie Street at Handy Street in reference to a loud vehicle.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to suspicious activity in the alleyway in the 200 block of East Maple Street.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a mental subject.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2022

An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a theft.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to a suspicious person.  Latisha L. Conner, 32, of Gillespie was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine. She was also arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance.

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An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Hard Road and East Spruce in Benld. A 16-year-old male from Benld was issued citations for exceeding GDL passenger limits and possession of drug paraphernalia.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Macoupin Street. Kevin L. Cox, 24, of Brighton was issued a citation for expired registration.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Maple Street.  Anita F. Terry, 72, of Wilsonville was issued a citation for disregarding a stop sign.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2022

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Charles Street.  William J. Cooper, 60, of Benld was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a theft.

An officer spoke with a female in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to harassment by telephone.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of LJ Avenue in reference to a domestic dispute.

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An officer was initiated at Montgomery Street and Cedar Street. Desirea N. Manus, 25, of Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for a traffic offense. She was also issued citations for expired registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, obstructing identification, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in reference to a theft.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a mental subject.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Maple Street in reference to a suspicious person.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Gillespie teen wins drive safe Chicago video contest

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Wins $2,000 Prize and Video She Created will Air on 160 TV Stations Nationwide

CHICAGO – Emily Bergen, 16, a student at Gillespie High School in Gillespie, has won the annual Drive Safe Chicago public service announcement contest.  Antonio Knott, 15, of Merrillville High School in Merrillville IN, placed second in the voting, and Noelani Elizalde, 17, also from Merrillville High School, was third. 

Sponsored by the National Road Safety Foundation in partnership with the Chicago Auto Show, teens from Illinois and surrounding states were invited to submit ideas for a 30-second PSA about sharing the road with other passenger vehicles, trucks, motorcycles and pedestrians.

Three finalists were selected and each worked with an Emmy Award-winning producer to transform their PSA submissions into 30-second TV public service announcements.  The public was then able to vote for their favorite online.  More than 1,400 online votes were cast.

The winner received $2,000 and will be featured on nationally-syndicated Teen Kids News, reaching more than 160 TV stations across the country. The first runner-up got $1,000 and the second runner-up won $500.  All three finalists’ teachers received $100 gift cards.

Bergen’s winning PSA shows a young driver starting her car and pressing a “share the road” button.  As she drives, an AI voice warns her of a bicyclist, a pedestrian and children in a school zone. The voice then reminds her, “Cars don’t come with devices like me, which is why you need to know how to share the road.”

“The carnage on our roads can be reduced if drivers remain aware of others who share the road,” said Michelle Anderson of The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes safe driving. “We think the creative ideas about sharing the road from our Drive Safe Chicago winner and runners-up convey that message effectively.”

“Although today’s new cars are safer than ever, with technological advances that are proven to help avoid crashes,” said Chicago Auto Show Chairwoman Kelly Webb Roberts, “drivers must still be aware of others they are sharing the road with, whether it’s a car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrians.”

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The National Road Safety Foundation says driver error accounts for 94 percent of all fatal crashes, with speeding and driver distraction among the leading factors.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 40,990 people died on U.S. roads and highways in 2023, with hundreds of thousands of injuries and an estimated annual cost of more than $340 billion.

View Bergen’s winning video below:

Bergen’s video is also featured center on the National Road Safety Foundation’s website with the runners-up videos to the right and to the left: https://m.shortstack.page/NLxMqT

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L&C announces fall 2024 honors lists

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Lewis and Clark Community College

Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74 are recognized each semester on the Dean’s List.

Further requirements are listed in the college’s online catalog at http://catalog.lc.edu. All questions should be directed to the Enrollment Center at (618) 468-2222. Below is an excerpt containing students residing in Macoupin County.

President’s List

BENLD – Ryleigh L. Phillips; Zander E. Rieffer; Emily R. Schoen; Tristen B. Wargo;

BRIGHTON – Brandon M. Adams; Ike D. Austin; Lainie L. Behrends; Reagan Beilsmith; Ian C. Brantley; Tina M. Brass; Lane Cox; Madison P. Fenstermaker; Hunter D. Gillis; Hailey Gula; Alexis R. Harrop; Gavin Humm; Thomas D. Kunz; Nicholas O. McGee; Audrey A. Perkins; Ava J. Pulley; Alyssa J. Schuchman; Addison Strohbeck; Sydney A. Valdes; Abby Van Doren; Piper L. Voorhees; Madelyn E. Zarges;

BUNKER HILL – Alex Betts; Grant J. Burch; Kayleigh K. Butler; Abigayle L. Collins; Denise Deias; Braden T. Fulton; Dillon M. Guess; Maya R. Henfling; Hannah J. Herrmann; Madalynn Hilyard; Madelyn Landreth; William Manar; Kaylee L. Richert; Andrew Sanner; Abby N. Spraggs; Noah A. Thyer;

CARLINVILLE – Jack E. Beard; Matthew J. Eldred; Jack Goby; Stephanie K. Harding; Gabriel R. Henson; Alexsis A. Kalaher; Weston E. Kuykendall; Lillian McCurley; Emerald Ondrey; Joanna M. Roemer; Jessica N. Strubbe; Karleina J. Tipps; Samuel L. Wilson;

GILLESPIE – Lauren E. Bertagnolli; Ean L. Davis; Lanie G. Doty; Kennedy G. Helmkamp;

MEDORA – Aubrey M. Reno; Anneliese M. Shatley; Haleigh Sinclair;

SHIPMAN – Alyssa L. Beck; Gracie B. Darr; Addison A. Jeffers; Tyson Kahl; Josiah A. Schuette; Bailee A. Sorgea;

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SOUTH ROXANA – Lyndsey M. Johansen; Caden O. Lara; Savanah M. Stogsdill;

STAUNTON – Julie A. Aloisi; Samantha R. Anderson; Zane P. Anderson; Shane Baker; Lilly M. Bandy; Grace Bekeske; Gianna Bianco; Carson G. Buffington; Kiersten L. Carlson; Karla J. Castillo; Izabella Claussen; Lillian Dothager; Olivia M. Favre; Eli J. Henke; Alexis A. Hester; Samantha D. Hoffman; Harold I. Irvin, III; Dylan Jarden; Korryn O. Keehner; Nicholas L. Raphael; Alexis P. Schaaf; Brady Seelbach; Carli L. Skinner; Cole Sternickle; Tyler J. Thompson; Lilly Trettenero; Lillyan S. Troeckler;

Dean’s List

BENLD – Ridge A. Braundmeier; Kaitlynn E. Conner; Elizabeth M. King; Alyssa S. McCollum; Marria D. Middleton; Alyssa F. Schuette;

BRIGHTON – Garrett R. Beuttel; Troy J. Brooks; Emily Y. Cambron; Jacob G. Carpenter; Lucy Childress; Olivia Cody; Logan T. Crane; Tristyn N. Ditterline; Kaylin G. Gerard; Cooper J. Hagen; Ashlyn K. Hall; Evan Hanold; Samuel J. Harshbarger; Amelia R. Hines-Pattan; Ella J. Kadell; Daylin M. King; Kayla A. Lemarr; Tucker Mayhew; Elizabeth L. Milford; Stacey M. Mynatt; Blythe E. Roloff; Jordan R. Short; Shiann Vinson; Grace A. Wylde;

BUNKER HILL – Cole T. Burch; Hanna N. Heeren; Madelynne K. Heflin; Taylor Miklavic; Katelyn J. Miller; Abigail G. Scott;

CARLINVILLE – Boedy E. Baker; Emily A. Barbre; Zachary Chapman; Ella R. Clevenger; Alana N. Dixon; Alison J. Dixon; Nathan Dyer; Addison Eldred; Saralynn I. Joiner; Henry S. Kalaher; William G. Meyer; Chloe A. Payne; Amy L. Pocklington; Jack Rives; Lanna P. Vanderpoel; Ella C. Wise; Braley M. Wiser;

GILLESPIE – Reese E. Bussmann; Regan E. Bussmann; Addie M. Hayes; Karter Mix; Adrianne B. Niemeyer; Grace J. Vandoren; Shannon L. Wright;

MOUNT OLIVE – Libbie M. Nowell;

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PIASA – Anna C. Fink;

SHIPMAN – Kaden G. Cottingham; Rocky Darr; Kathryn M. Mueller; Sayuri Owada; Rocky J. Rose;

STAUNTON – Rylee K. Baugh; David S. Dann; Belle M. Darte; Jacob A. Dillon; Vivienne Dothager; Sean T. Fleming; Kennedy L. Legendre; Zander MacHota; Savannah M. Missey; Nicholas Monahan; Nicole M. Narup; Kelley Perrine; Christopher S. Pritchett; Alivia Royer; Katie N. Schalk; Lakesi Settles; Priya E. Siegfried; Justin A. Smith; Kylie A. Tomso; Whitney Weller;

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Gillespie to host blood drive on Feb. 17

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Gillespie Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Monday, February 17 at 900 Broadway, inside Gillespie Methodist Church Gym.

To donate, please contact Brenda Lowe at (217) 710-1336 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 60020 to locate the drive. You may also call ImpactLife to schedule at 800-747-5401. Appointments are requested.

Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate.  For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747 5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 12/23/24 are eligible to give at this drive.

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