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Gillespie Police Report: July 2-8, 2023
SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of Madison Street in reference to criminal trespass.
Nicolas J. O’Connell, 41, of Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for stalking.
An officer was dispatched to Easton Street and Staunton Road in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 6th Street in Benld in reference to an ordinance issue of illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Dorsey Road in Mt.Clare in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the Eagarville substation in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Central Street in Benld in reference to a theft. Kathryn J. Ayers, 51, of Gillespie was arrested for theft and was given a criminal trespass warning from the business.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a civil issue.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to harassment by electronic device.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Elm Street in reference to a mental subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Maple Street and Macoupin Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to Plum Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld. Mitzi Woodson, 52, of Benld was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a child exchange.
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023
An officer was dispatched to Commercial Court to take a report of a traffic crash that took place in the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to 260 North Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to North 6th Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a neighborhood dispute.
An officer was dispatched to East Elm Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023
An officer was dispatched to Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a theft.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Staunton Road South by the nursing home for a suspicious person walking in the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut in Benld in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Osie Street. Kiersten D. Reeves, 32, of Gillespie was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Central Avenue and Main Street in Benld. Linda S. Morgan, 68, of Benld was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Francis Street. Megan L. Hanson, 40, of Mt. Olive was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a death investigation.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Oak Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Elm Street. Jennifer M. Bushue, 39, of Carlinville was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Illinois Avenue in East Gillespie. Brittini M. Powers, 30, of Springfield was issued a citation for expired registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Henrietta Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to do extra patrol in the 500 block of Gillespie Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Staunton Road in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School football field in reference to juveniles on the track.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street in reference to suspicious circumstances.
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Chestnut Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Abba Street in reference to a dog running at large. Cheyenne E. Roos, 18, of Girard was issued a citation for dog at large
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue in reference to a domestic dispute. Donald C. Holeman, 53, of Gillespie was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Eagarville Avenue in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Park Avenue in reference to an aggravated battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Oak Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of Second Street in reference to an ordinance issue. Kenneth E. Hannah, 44, of Gillespie was issued a citation for illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street in reference to disorderly conduct.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Fillmore Street in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Oak Street in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Plum Street in reference to a wellbeing check.
An officer was out with two subjects at Big Brick Park after dark and advised them the park was closed after dark.
FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2023
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 5th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute and criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with juveniles and their parents.
Keshawn K. Bush, 38, of Gillespie was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on contempt of court.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt.Clare in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Burton Street in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to Walnut Street and Maple Street in reference to a suspicious person
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a wellbeing check.
SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a fight. Marisa M. Stoop, 21, of Staunton was arrested for aggravated battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to a residence. Kevin L. Farley, 38, of Lincoln was arrested for criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to criminal trespass to land. Larry J. Kelly, 36, of Wilsonville was arrested for criminal trespass to land.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Elm Street. Jason A. Keffer, 46, of Gillespie was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense and he was issued a citation for driving while license was suspended.
Amber N. Jones, 34, of Mt. Olive was arrested on a Madison County warrant for resisting arrest.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Charles Street in reference to an ordinance issue of illegal burning.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions at the Events
CARLINVILLE, ILL. — Interested students and families will have two opportunities to learn more about Blackburn College this fall. The Admissions and Financial Aid teams will host Open House events on Monday, October 14, and Monday, November 11, beginning at 8:30 am. These events allow future first-time and transfer students to gather important information about the college application process.
Throughout their time on campus, prospective students and their families will explore and tour the beautiful 80-acre campus, make personal connections with current students and professors, and get to know what life is like as a Blackburn student. They will also see first-hand Blackburn’s unique approach to education—where students earn their degrees while building impactful skills and gaining real-world work experience–giving graduates a four-year head start to launch their future careers.
For Justin Norwood, Vice President for Inclusive Enrollment and a Blackburn graduate, these opportunities are valuable for prospective students and families because nothing is more important than finding a school that will be the best fit. “Finding the right college is more than just academics; it’s discovering a place where students feel supported and inspired to thrive,” Norwood said. “At Blackburn, our open house events provide an opportunity to experience what makes our community unique – the close mentoring relationships with peers and professors, the ability to build critical skills and gain real-world work experience, and a personalized financial aid approach that goes beyond affordability and is designed to meet the specific needs of every student.”
Blackburn’s Admissions and Financial Aid team will be available throughout the event to answer all your questions, including about opportunities like the Macoupin Promise – where qualified graduates of Macoupin County high schools can attend Blackburn tuition-free. For more information and to register for an event, go to blackburn.edu/visit or email admissions@blackburn.edu.
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Seven libraries in Macoupin County will welcome new visitors throughout October with a program sponsored by the region’s library system.
The 6th Annual Library Crawl invites patrons to explore new libraries throughout the Illinois Heartland Library System, which composes the southern half of the state. The Crawl also demonstrates the benefits of a library card, which allows users to check out materials from the libraries they visit.
Some 173 libraries across central and southern Illinois are taking part in the Crawl, including Gillespie, Staunton, Mount Olive, Carlinville, Brighton, Virden, and Benld. The event runs from October 1 through October 31.
The first Library Crawl was introduced in 2019 by the Bethalto Public Library, which continues to coordinate the event. The idea was designed to encourage library users to explore the resources of other libraries that are available to request and check out with a valid library card.
Twenty-eight libraries participated in that first year, a number that has now increased over six-fold.
Patrons may pick up a passport for the Crawl at any participating library, and try to visit at least five libraries during the event. A few enthusiastic individuals have actually visited every library on the Crawl in past years.
At each new library, visitors may stop at the main circulation desk to have their passports stamped. To complete the Crawl, patrons may simply return their passports to their home library.
Some libraries also offer special treats for visitors on the Crawl. After any visit to a participating library, patrons are invited to take pictures to post on social media, under the hashtag #IHLSLibraryCrawl2024.
Many libraries are closed in observance of Columbus Day on October 14, so anyone planning a visit should call ahead, to check on hours of operation.
For more information on the Crawl, visit www.illinoisheartland.org or call any of the participating libraries.
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Proceeds benefit St. Francis Cancer Center
LITCHFIELD, Ill. — The HSHS St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor their sixth and final drive-thru dinner for 2024 on Monday, Oct. 14 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to support the hospital’s Cancer Center expansion project.
Dinners must be ordered by noon on Monday, Oct. 7. Online ordering will not be available for this final meal, but dinner may still be ordered in the hospital gift shop or by contacting Paula Endress at 217-324-8200.
The Oct. 14 drive-thru dinner pick up will take place in front of the main hospital entrance.
The meal will feature a grilled pork chop, loaded mashed potatoes, green beans, roll and a dessert. Cost per meal is $14.
For more information about HSHS St. Francis Hospital, visit stfrancis-litchfield.org.
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Bunker Hill hosting Fall Festival this Saturday, Sept. 14
Gillespie Council votes to buy building for police department
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