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Gillespie Police Report: July 4-10, 2021
SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2021
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 800 block of Broadway Street regarding a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Maple Street regarding a neighbor dispute. Eddie L. Potts, 48, of Granite City was arrested on a warrant out of Pontoon Beach for failure to appear while driving on a suspended license.
An officer responded to a business in the 500 block of Broadway Street regarding a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Oak Street regarding harassment. Carla J. Hammann, 53, of Carlinville was arrested for criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 7th Street regarding a dog at large. Ronald R. Arnold, 32, of Benld was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to multiple firework calls in Benld and Gillespie.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Street regarding a wellbeing check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie regarding suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street regarding a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 2200 block of Staunton Road in Mt. Clare regarding a dead deer in the yard.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road regarding a drive off of fuel.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue regarding a dog at large.
MONDAY, JULY 5, 2021
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Baker Street regarding a civil stand-by.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Fulton Street regarding a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Baker Street regarding a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of East Gillespie regarding suspicious activity.
Shain E. Helfer, 19, of Wilsonville was issued a citation for disregarding a stop sign.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street regarding criminal trespass.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department regarding a child abuse report.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Elm Street and Macoupin Street. Jessica M. Pender, 30, of Wilsonville, was issued a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Baker Street regarding a civil stand-by.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 5th Street regarding a sick animal.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block Trolley Street in Benld regarding a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake at the camp area regarding a male causing a disturbance.
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Macoupin Street regarding a traffic crash.
Tonya C. Gann, 46, of St. James, Missouri was arrested for driving while license is suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Avenue regarding a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to Wilson Street and High Street regarding a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of Jane Drive regarding theft from a motor vehicle.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2021
An officer was dispatched to 300 block of West Spruce Street regarding theft.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block Street of Park Avenue regarding an ordinance issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Richards Street regarding a child crisis issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of North 4th Street in Benld regarding a suicidal subject.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie regarding suspicious circumstances.
An officer was dispatched to Chestnut Street and Francis Street regarding a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male regarding fraud.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female regarding a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of East Pine Street regarding an illegal burning ordinance issue.
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Edwards Street regarding a missing person.
Kelly E. Lyons, 55, of Benld was arrested on two warrants out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for driving while license is suspended and escape.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street regarding a death investigation.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Harding Avenue regarding criminal damage to property.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at North Main and East Locust Street in Benld. Gary L. Cunningham, 58, of Benld was arrested for driving while license is suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld regarding reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to Madison Street regarding a noise complaint.
FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street regarding recovered property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Staunton Road regarding telephone threats.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 5th Street in Benld regarding fireworks.
An officer was dispatched to Haddow Street in Mt. Clare regarding a child custody issue.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of North Macoupin Street regarding a found item. It was picked up and returned to its owner.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Macoupin Street regarding illegal dumping.
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2021
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 2nd Street in Benld regarding trespassing. Andrew D. Reno, 31, of Benld was arrested for criminal trespass to property.
Ronetta D. Holmes, 39, of Benld was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on possession of methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Street in Benld regarding a noise complaint. Randy L. Baldwin, 31, of Benld was issued a citation for shooting off fireworks.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 7th Street in Benld regarding fireworks.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Elm Street regarding suspicious activity.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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The Wilsonville Progressive Club will celebrate and host a 90 year Anniversary Party on Saturday, May 11. The party will include a catered dinner, a live band, and fireworks.
Doors will open at 2 pm with a catered dinner being served at 4 pm. The Shane Kessinger Experience (live band) will play at 5 pm, and a grand fireworks display will be held at dusk.
The Progressive Club was originally established in 1934 by the Progressive Miners and was located on the northwest side of Wilsonville’s main street. The Club moved to their new building in January of 1949 and today this is still the current location at 212 Wilson Street in Wilsonville.
Wilsonville was founded in 1917 when Superior Coal Co. Mine No. 4 was sunk and this was the most modern mine in the Superior field. At that time, the little settlement which grew up around the mine was called Wilson. One day a worker paused and asked, “What are we going to name this town?” President Wilson was in office, thus the town was then and there named Wilson until 1919 when it was incorporated and the name expanded to Wilsonville.
The Wilsonville Progressive Club is operated and maintained by an elected panel of trustees and loyal members. The Club is open to the public and membership is always welcome. The large outdoor covered pavilion and manicured grassy side lot offer an attractive and convenient venue for any event along with inside facilities.
If you are interested in renting for any kind of event, call 217-835-3122 during open hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 4 pm to close, and Sunday doors open at 2 pm. Every Sunday afternoon at 4 pm is the Queen of Hearts drawing and the Club is on Facebook as well.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Oak Street in reference to a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street to pick up a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a burglary.
An officer was out in the 200 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Schmidt Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a 911 call.
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
Nicholas O. Landolt, 36, of Gillespie was arrested on multiple warrants including one out of St. Clair County for possession for methamphetamine, a second one out of Montgomery County for failure to appear for driving while license was revoked, and a third out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical alarm.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 200 block of West Oak Street.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to her property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft.
An officer spoke with a female in the 100 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a suspicious person.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property. Melissa J. Hughes, 49, of Benld was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for theft/larceny.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street to assist the Department of Children and Family Services.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 200 block of South Macoupin.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Staunton Road in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to High Street and Gillespie Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of High Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was flagged down at Elm Street and Clinton Street and spoke with an individual in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a panic alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of South Second Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Osie Street in reference to a dog bite. Heather L. Kimberlin, 47, of Gillespie was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was out with a suspicious vehicle in the alley in the 500 block of Park Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut and South Main Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the Veterans Memorial Park in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle that had been parked there for a couple of days.
Gillespie Police Department was requested for traffic control by the Gillespie Fire Department for a fire on Eagarville Road.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in Gillespie in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person at the storage units. Kathy J. Henderson, 49, of Sawyerville was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for bad checks
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Maple Street and Macoupin Street. Kenny L. Fults, 18, of Belleville was issued a citation for possession of cannabis.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespassing. Timothy J. Dalpozzo, 57, of Benld was arrested for criminal trespassing to residence and a Macoupin County warrant for criminal trespassing to a residence.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Street and Chestnut Street and charges are pending crime lab results.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Elm Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Osie Street in reference to a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical call.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an ordinance issue.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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LITCHFIELD, Ill. — HSHS St. Francis Hospital is offering service opportunities to area teens this summer through the 2024 Junior Volunteer Program. Applications are being accepted now through May 1.
Applicants must be high school students maintaining at least a “C” average, be a minimum of 14 years of age by June 1 and be willing to volunteer at least two hours per week during the summer program. Junior volunteers will perform a variety of duties in various hospital departments.
Registration materials are available on the hospital’s website volunteer page at https://www.hshs.org/st-francis/community/volunteer.
All participants in the program will be required to present proof of immunizations for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), and Varicella (chicken pox). An additional requirement includes attendance at a hospital orientation.
A limited number of positions will be available. For more information, contact HSHS St. Francis Hospital at 217-324-8200.
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