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Gillespie Police Report: November 7-13, 2021
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Baker Street regarding a domestic dispute. Nicole L. Peters, 32, of Gillespie was arrested for domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of LJ Avenue regarding theft from a motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Oak Street regarding theft from a motor vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Plum Street regarding theft from a motor vehicle.
An officer doing his normal patrol observed an open door on a building in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School Parking lot regarding an abandoned vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Madison Street regarding a suspicious female.
An officer was dispatched to Green Street regarding a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld regarding a noise complaint.
An officer was out with a male on a bike at Central Avenue and 4th Street in Benld with no lights and the officer advised the male that lights were required on the bike after dark.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Gillespie Street regarding a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 5th Street in Benld regarding a male trespassing.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 5th Street in Benld regarding theft and criminal trespass to a vehicle.
Justin J. Brown-Hinsley, 26, of Benld was arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Broadway Street regarding a prowler the night before.
An officer was dispatched to the Dairy Queen parking lot regarding a traffic crash on private property.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of North 7th Street in Benld regarding a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to Benld Park regarding a male in the park yelling.
An officer doing normal patrols at businesses came across an unoccupied vehicle in the 900 block of North Hard Road of Mt. Clare.
An officer was out in the 600 block of North Main Street in Benld with a vehicle with an open door.
The School Resource Officer was out in the 300 block of East Elm Street regarding a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Spruce Street to perform a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street regarding medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of North 4th Street in Benld regarding a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female regarding fraud.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Henry Street in East Gillespie regarding a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare regarding the theft of services.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare regarding a death investigation.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Virginia Street in East Gillespie. Ronald N. Long, 34, of Gillespie was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to North 7th Street and Blevins Street in Benld regarding an open door on a residence.
The School Resource Officer was dispatched to Gillespie Middle School regarding a juvenile battery.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2021
An officer was dispatched to a garage fire in the 600 block of East Spruce Street.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female regarding theft.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department regarding harassment by phone.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of West Broadway Street regarding mischievous behavior.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street regarding suspicious items.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female regarding suspicious behavior in the 600 block of West Oak Street.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Oak Street regarding a civil issue.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department regarding suspicious behavior in the 700 block of North Macoupin Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Edwards Street regarding a missing person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Oak Street regarding suspicious activity.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Central Avenue in Benld regarding a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Henry Street regarding a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School regarding a juvenile leaving the school.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue in Eagarville regarding a dog at large.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Edwards Street regarding a missing person.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Tower Road and Route 16. A 16-year-old female from Gillespie was issued a citation for failure to wear a seatbelt.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department regarding a subject lurking around his residence in the 900 of Adams Street.
An officer was dispatched to Clinton Street regarding a report of reckless driving.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2021
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Lake regarding subjects in the shower house.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street to stand by with Macoupin County Housing for them to change locks on a door of an eviction.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of North Macoupin Street regarding illegal parking.
An officer called in a down telephone pole and lines on Rt. 138 and Oak St in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Macoupin Street to pick up some items that were left in a doorway of the business.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Southern Street regarding a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female regarding theft in the 200 block of Wilson Street.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street regarding a suspicious male in a vehicle.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2021
An officer was out with a suspicious male at Staunton Road and Charles Street.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Virginia Avenue in East Gillespie. Tabitha A. Marinacci, 32, of Benld was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Springfield Road and Virginia Avenue in East Gillespie. Jennifer L. Robbins, 46, of Mt. Olive was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street regarding a noise complaint.
Mallory E. Ellis, 32, of Benld was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on driving while license was suspended.
Officers were out with an open door at a residence in the 300 block of East Maple Street. The residence was checked and secured.
A 15-year-old female of Gillespie was arrested on a juvenile warrant out of Macoupin County for criminal trespassing to state-supported property.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Biddle Street regarding a suspicious person.
An officer spoke with a female regarding the parole status of her son.
An officer spoke with a female at the Gillespie Police department regarding suspicious activity in the 200 block of Frey Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street regarding juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Route 138 to assist the Fire Department with a house fire.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a female regarding a juvenile issue.
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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