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Date range: October 18 – November 9, 2018. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
Riya Britenstine, acting on behalf of a minor, has filed an approval of settlement against Richard Cotternman in the amount of $50,000 after her minor sustained injuries from a dog attack that occurred in Macoupin County in March 2017.
Charles and Daphne Babcock are suing Robert and Shari Anderson in excess of $50,000 alleging negligence, breach of implied warranty of habitability, willful and wanton conduct, and family expense act as a result of Daphne being diagnosed with lead poisoning in 1996. The plaintiffs claim the property that was leased from the defendants, which they occupied between May 1994 and October 1996, contained toxic, lead-based paint and the defendants were notified by the State of Illinois that the premises contained lead paint and the former lessor of the property was forced to close their business at the location due to remedies not taking place. The plaintiffs demand a jury trial.
Sandy Stelle, as administrator of the estate of Joann Jones, is suing Heritage Manor – Carlinville in excess of $50,000 claiming the nursing home facility did not have the proper staff intervention and follow-up resulting from two falls Jones suffered. The suit further claims that Illinois Department of Public Health found the staff at Heritage Health failed to properly respond to the abuse as Jones’ condition was not re-evaluated to determine whether Heritage Health was the suitable therapy placement for her. The plaintiff demands a jury trial.
Marylon Walker is suing William and Shelly Sharp for intentional trespassing, ejectment, and a forcible entry and detainer complaint claiming the defendants constructed a structure on the plaintiff’s property without title, right, or legal authority and continues to place or throw objects on the plaintiff’s property. The plaintiff is suing to remove all structures from the property or to pay all the plaintiff’s costs for removal after efforts to resolve the issues with the defendants have been unsuccessful.
Tim Loveless has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Robert and Brittney Bell, Benld, seeking $986 in unpaid rent and late charges plus possession of a residence located in the 100 block of Central Avenue, Benld.
Tim Loveless has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against William Golden, Wilsonville, seeking $994 in unpaid rent and late charges plus possession of a residence located in the 200 block of Mor Street, Wilsonville.
Reno Farms, Inc. has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jerry Miller, Carlinville, seeking $1,800 in unpaid rent and possession of a residence located in the 500 block of Denby Street, Carlinville.
Phoenix Limited Partnership is suing Wendy and Lacey Koke, Girard, for failure to make payments under a lease agreement dated April 1, 2014, regarding a 3000 square foot office located in the 100 block of Market Street, Chatham.
Home Options Company have filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Jordan Trimm and Kourtney Claro seeking $1,240 in unpaid rent and possession of a residence located in the 200 block of North 7th, Benld.
Anthony Ford has filed a complaint for eviction against Jordan Ford claiming the defendant has breached the terms of the lease by smoking, using illegal drugs, and damaging the property, and is seeking $750 in unpaid rent and late fees plus possession of a residence located in the 400 block of Easy Hoehn, Carlinville.
George and Doris Bucks have filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Dawn Horrighs seeking $1,180 in unpaid rent and possession of a residence located in the 400 block of Finnis, Virden.
George and Doris Bucks have a filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Kim Crays seeking $4,050 in unpaid rent and possession of a residence located in the 400 block of Finnis, Virden.
Credit Acceptance Corporation are suing Dean Ellis and Alexis Dye for $9,950.02, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owed on a defaulted retail installment contract for the purchase of a 2005 Nissan Altima.
SMALL CLAIMS
Mick and Janell Bednara, Osage Beach, MO, are suing Dave O’Dell, Virden, for $9,376 claiming O’Dell was professionally negligent when he failed to renew Bednara’s crop insurance policy for hail coverage in 2017.
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Elaine Walden, Carlinville, for $548, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owed for rendered medical services.
Consumer Collection Management is suing Darrel and Sharon Vandygriff, Brighton, for $2,440, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services provided by JCH Medical Group of $234.42 and Jersey Community Hospital of $2,205.98.
JCH Medical Group is suing Jennifer Novack, Brighton, for $1,574.07, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owed for rendered medical services.
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Carl Thompson, Carlinville, for $1,050, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owed for rendered medical services.
Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Shaniqua White, Girard, for $2,494.80, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owed for rendered medical services.
Cavalry SPV I, LLC is suing Ruby Alvarado for $1,910.39, plus court costs, the plaintiff claims is owed on a defaulted CitiBank credit card account.
MISDEMEANORS
Aaron Bennett, 19, Gillespie, is charged with assault in connection with an October 16 incident in Gillespie after he threatened to physically attack another male.
Ricky Flynn, 43, Carlinville, is charged with escape in connection with an October 15 incident in Carlinville after failing to report to Macoupin County Jail in Carlinville.
Janet Cartwright, 43, Eagarville, is charged with deceptive practice in connection with an August 27 when she wrote a $62 check to Animal Doctors LLP knowing her depository would not honor the draft.
Lacey Mackelden, 26, Elsah, is charged with deceptive practice in connection with a July 22 incident when she wrote a $114.29 check to Sullivan Drugs knowing her depository would not honor the draft.
Melissa Hughes, 43, Gillespie, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a May 30 incident in Gillespie after she clawed a male in the back with her fingernails.
Phillip Seabolt, 42, Virden, is charged with battery in connection with an October 9 incident in Virden when he pushed a female.
Walter Hausman, 65, Brighton, is charged with dumping garbage in connection with a September 23 incident when he deposited garbage in rural Brighton without the consent of the property owner.
Robert Patrick, 50, Staunton, is charged with battery in connection with an October 19 incident in Staunton when he grabbed a female by the throat and squeezed.
Ashley Bertoldi, 34, Riverton, is charged with retail theft in connection with a September 28 incident in Carlinville after she stole printer ink cartridges from Walmart.
Christina Bristow, 38, Springfield, is charged with retail theft in connection with a September 28 incident in Carlinville after she stole printer ink cartridges from Walmart.
Nicholas Hupp, 23, Staunton, is charged with violation of an order of protection in connection with a September 3 incident in Mount Olive when he sent a text message to a protected party.
Dayn Gibson, 18, Hillsboro, is charged with illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor in connection with an October 26 incident in Staunton around 3:14 a.m.
Joshua Maloney, 22, Wilsonville, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an October 25 incident in Gillespie when he struck his step-father in the face with his fist.
Kevin Mihelcic, 60, Mount Clare, is charged with criminal trespassing in connection with an August 15 incident when he remained on the property of the Village of Mt. Clare after being told by the mayor to leave.
Skyelissa Boehler, 30, Girard, is charged with domestic battery and criminal trespassing in connection with an October 26 incident in Girard when she scratched her brother’s neck.
Timothy Damm, 49, Girard, is charged with retail theft in connection with an October 29 incident in Girard after he stole tobacco from Shell Gas Station.
Michael Geison, 24, Medora, is charged with criminal trespassing in connection with an October 29 incident after he went onto property after being notified by law enforcement he was not allowed to enter the said property.
Charles Daubman, 56, Litchfield, is charged with theft in connection with an October 1 incident after he stole cash from Litchfield Taxicab Company.
Jeremy Vail, 25, Cottage Hills, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an October 15 incident after striking his girlfriend in the nose with his fist.
Steven Acord, 39, Carlinville, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a November 4 incident when he struck his wife in the face with his fist.
Michael Geisen, 24, Medora, is charged with violation of an order of protection in connection with a November 4 incident when he sent a Facebook message to a protected party.
Kammy Carney, 32, Sawyerville, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a November 5 incident in Benld when he held down his girlfriend causing a cut on her hand.
Erica Bain, 30, Benld, is charged with aggravated assault in connection with a November 3 incident in Benld after she drove a vehicle toward a male intending the strike him while on Central Street.
Kyle Kessler, 33, Benld, is charged with escape after failing to report to Macoupin County Jail on October 1.
Kindra Blankenship, 29, Nilwood, is charged with escape after failing to report to Macoupin County Jail on October 23.
Bradley Wilson, 26, Edwardsville, is charged with deceptive practices after writing a $267.59 check to Madison Communications, Staunton knowing the bank would not honor his draft.
Michele Corrigan, 46, Carlinville, is charged with deceptive practices after writing a $36.48 check to Joseph F. Boente & Sons, Carlinville knowing the bank would not honor her draft.
Stephanie Seidelman, 44, Virden, is charged with deceptive practices after writing a $57.98 check to Showtime Lanes, Virden knowing the bank would not honor her draft.
Dorothy Anderson, 38, Girard, is charged with theft in connection with a November 7 incident when she exerted unauthorized control of gold coins intending to deprive the owner use of the property.
Amanda Ingrham, 42, Staunton, is charged with eight counts of deceptive practices in connection with events taking place at Meehan’s Market, Bunker Hill between July 21 and July 27 totaling $607.81 knowing her bank would not honor the drafts.
Annette Lomelino, 39, Virden, is charged with four counts of deceptive practices in connection with events taking place at Joseph F. Boente & Sons, Carlinville between September 11 and September 14 totaling $316.65 knowing her bank would not honor the drafts.
Cecilia Pitchford, 59, Gillespie, is charged with three counts of deceptive practices in connection with events taking place at It Is What It Is, Carlinville between September 25 and September 28 totaling $857.28 knowing her bank would not honor the drafts.
James Thompson, 40, Alton, is charged with assault in connection with an October 18 incident after he threatened to batter another male over the phone and then went to his residence and continued to threaten the male.
Jasmine Sprague, 29, Mount Olive, is charged with resisting a peace officer in connection with an October 9 incident in Mount Olive when she failed to comply with a peace officer when they were attempting to handcuff her.
Erica Bain, 30, Benld, is charged with unlawful violation of an order of protection in connection with a November 8 incident in Gillespie when she went within 500 feet of a protected party.
FELONIES
Jamison Boggs, 45, Modesto, is charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing and attempting to elude and one count of battery in connection with an October 15 incident in Palmyra.
Cheyenne Treat, 21, Kincaid, is charged with unlawful possession of contraband in a penal institution and possession of firearm ammunition without firearm’s owner identification card in connection with an October 17 incident.
Dalton Shawn, 20, Hannibal, MO, is charged with theft in connection with an October 17 incident in Carlinville when he stole a bag of cans from We Care Recycling Center.
Cyle Traster, 31, Carlinville, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance in connection with a June 30 incident in Carlinville.
Derek Bultema, 33, Gillespie, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine in connection with an October 20 incident in Gillespie.
Michael Hillis, 50, Greenfield, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine in connection with an August 11 incident in Gillespie.
Larena Conlee, 36, Greenfield, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine in connection with an August 11 incident in Gillespie.
Kenneth Bertrand, 47, Trenton, is charged with bringing contraband into a penal institution in connection with a July 22 incident in Carlinville.
Michael Dufrain, 53, Staunton, is charged with theft in connection with an October 7 incident in Staunton when he stole a pontoon boat.
Brenden Buzick, 27, Staunton, is charged with unauthorized possession of a prescription form in connection with an October 7 incident in Staunton.
Lonnie Barger, 37, Gillespie, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine in connection with an August 2 incident in Gillespie.
Leslie Guthrie, 44, Girard, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine in connection with an August 2 incident in Gillespie.
Jamey Leonard, 28, Godfrey, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis in connection with an October 25 incident.
Jeremy Rodger, 27, Gillespie, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine in connection with an August 20 incident in Gillespie.
Mark Clark, 44, Mount Olive, is charged with aggravated domestic battery in connection with an October 30 incident when he struck his ex-wife in the face and broke her nose.
Michael Gibson, 48, Benton, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence in connection with a July 29, 2017, incident when he was driving under the influence of alcohol on Route 16 near Hideaway Lane in Macoupin County. The charge was elevated to a felony due to three similar offenses.
Jacob Burke, 36, Carlinville, is charged with burglary in connection with an October 28 incident in Carlinville when he entered a hotel room at the Carlinvilla Motel with the intent to commit a theft.
Lacey Cloud, 30, Jerseyville, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance in connection with a November 1 incident.
Natosha Michaelis, 32, Carlinville, is charged with theft in connection with events taking place between January and September 2018 when she used credit and debit cards linked to Patterson House Inc. with the intent to deprive the owner permanent use of the currency.
Jessica Schrier, 32, Waverly, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine in connection with a November 6 incident in Carlinville.
Larry Pippen, 51, Centerville, is charged with driving while license revoked in connection with an October 26 incident in Gillespie.
TRAFFIC
Samantha Vail, 21, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence in connection with an October 14 incident in Bunker Hill.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Jeanine Fassero vs. Allen Fassero, both of Bunker Hill.
- Tiffany Frank, Girard, vs. Gregory Frank, New Berlin.
- Beth Bridwell, Springfield, vs. William Bridwell, Girard.
- Penelope Tipton, Gillespie, vs. Joshua Tipton, O’Fallon.
- Timothy Abbott, Palmyra, vs. Samantha Abbott, Owaneco.
- Alicia Turner, Wilsonville, vs. Dillan Turner, Benld.
- Matt Hartman, Staunton, vs. Megan Waterman-Hartman, Mount Olive.
- Joseph Mcdowell vs. Julie Mcdowell, Mount Clare.
- Jessica Bridges vs. Bobby Bridges, both of Staunton.
- Skyler Contreraz, Staunton, vs. Makenzie Steele, Edwardsville.
- Deanna Welch vs. Nathan Welch, both of Gillespie.
- Kimberly Albers vs. Caleb Albers, both of Gillespie.
- Teena Robertson, Gillespie, vs. Donald Robertson Jr., Benld.
- Jennifer Gilmer vs. Bobby Gilmer, both of Staunton.
MARRIAGE LICENSES FILED
- Aaron Hill and Tori Horstmeyer, both of Staunton.
- Seth Tishler and Danielle Jones, both of Mount Olive.
- Aaron Stayton and Laura Yowell, both of Carlinville.
- Richard Meyer and Geraldine Lawrence, both of Bunker Hill.
- William Fry and Tiffany Atteberry, both of Girard.
- Marc Mitts, of Harvel, and Sarah Goodwin, of Raymond.
- Michael Jones, of Litchfield, and Angelica Carroll, of Hillsboro.
- Kent Michaelis and Jamie Reynolds, both of Carlinville.
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School board approves elementary school principal’s retirement, accepts resignation of high school teacher/coach
Long-serving BenGil Elementary School principal will retire in two years following the Community Unit School District 7’s Board of Education’s approval during Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting of the board. On a motion by Kellie Vesper, seconded by Amanda Ross, the board voted unanimously to accept “with regret” the retirement of Elementary Principal Angela Sandretto, effective at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
At the time of her retirement, Sandretto will have been a district employee for 31 years, including 21 years as an administrator. Sandretto’s tenure predates the construction and collapse due to mine subsidence of the former Benld Elementary School. She started her career when the old Benld High School served as the district’s elementary school. She was principal when the new Benld school was built and when the seven-year-old building was destroyed by mine subsidence in 2009. She continued to serve as principal during the transition from the damaged school to the new BenGil Elementary School in Gillespie.
In other action, the board accepted without comment the resignation of Dalton Barnes as a physical education/social studies teacher, and as Gillespie High School head football coach. The resignation, accepted unanimously, appears to be related to recent controversy over alleged abusive behavior toward students.
Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe and School Resource Officer Wayne Hendricks both attended the meeting, and left soon after the board completed actions related to personnel. Supt. Shane Owsley told the BenGil Post the police presence was a precaution due to concerns that “accusations and rumors on social media could spill over” into Tuesday’s meeting. An attorney from the law firm representing the school district accompanied the board into a one-hour executive session early in the evening to discuss personnel issues and other items.
Accusations on social media in recent weeks alleged Barnes and an assistant coach engaged in verbal and physical abuse of students. With a goal of 1,000 signers, an online petition urging the termination of employment for Barnes and the assistant coach has garnered 639 electronic signatures. The petition accuses the two men of “child abuse,” citing alleged “verbal abuse, physical abuse, influencing and coercing student athletes to act against other student athletes that have spoken out against the abuse, and attempting to limit the First Amendment rights of student athletes with threats and manipulation.” The petition alleges there have been numerous instances of abuse and that the abuse has been allowed to continue despite “multiple red flags and complaints.”
No members of the public appeared before the board to address the complaints. Several teachers and teachers union officials attended the meeting but, likewise, made no public comments.
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL ISSUES
In other personnel action, the board:
- Voted unanimously to accept “with regret” the resignation for purposes of retirement of GHS/GMS guidance counselor Jill Strole at the conclusion of the current school year, and to post the position as vacant.
- Hired Aubrey Morgan as a first-year, non-tenured teacher tentatively assigned as the BenGil Elementary School music teacher for the 2024-25 school year, pending verification of certification requirements and a background check. Morgan is expected to receive her bachelor’s degree in music education this spring from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.
- Voted to appoint Nikki Brawner as the GHS head women’s basketball coach for the 2024-25 school year. Additionally, the board accepted Brawner’s resignation as an assistant GHS women’s basketball coach and posted that position as vacant.
- Voted, in separate actions, to hire Alex Jasper and James Bryant as GMS paraprofessionals, pending verification of certification requirements and a background check. Additionally, the board voted to appoint Bryant as the GMS eighth-grade boys basketball coach for the 2024-25 school year.
- Voted to employ Alexis Lupkey as GHS head cheerleading coach for the 2024-25 school year.
- Voted, in separate actions, to hire Nikki Hunter and Rebecca Leitschuh-Birdsell as full-route bus drivers for the 2024-25 school year, pending verification of certification and background checks.
On a motion by Ross, seconded by Peyton Bernot, the board voted to employ Jennifer Parker, Nancy Schmidt, Amy Price, Marci Johnson, Karissa Smith and Vanessa Barrett as teachers for the 2024 elementary school summer school program.
In separate actions, the board hired Shanna Connor as a math teacher, Casey Edgerton as a science teacher, and Jessica Kelly as an English/language arts teacher for the Gillespie Middle School summer school program.
The board hired Ashlee Gibbs as a high school summer school math teacher, contingent upon student enrollment, and hired Jennifer Brown as the high school summer school driver’s education teacher. Penny Feeley and Janice Hammann were hired unanimously as summer school food service workers.
SAFETY GRANT PROJECTS
The board authorized Supt. Owsley to seek bids for several capital improvement projects related to student safety for which plans are still being developed. In January, Owsley reported to the board the district was successful in its application for a $466,365 state-funded Safety Grant. Matching the grant money with $155,000 in local funds, gave the district more than $600,000 in funding for capital improvements related to safety.
Owsley said architects are continuing to develop plans and bidding specifications for several projects, including installation of a new fire alarm system, installation of a new intercom system, installation of bullet-proof glass in the office area, and application of a bullet-resistant film on exterior windows. The Superintendent said he would advertise for bids as specifications become available.
FISCAL 2025 BUDGET
On a motion by Weye Schmidt, seconded by Bill Carter, the board voted to direct Supt. Owsley to prepare a tentative budget for fiscal year 2025, which will run from July 1 this year through June 30, 2025. The new budget typically is presented to the board in August with final approval coming in September.
In a related action, the board approved expenditures from fiscal 2025 funds to cover operating costs from July 1, when the new fiscal year begins, until the new budget is adopted.
Though not a given, the board could amend the fiscal 2024 budget in June in the event actual revenue and expenditures for the current fiscal year differ significantly from projections made in the budget approved last summer.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Board members approved an intergovernmental agreement between CUSD 7 and Lewis and Clark Community College to offer dual credit courses at Gillespie High School. Under the agreement, Gillespie students can take college-level courses that will count as credit toward an LCCC associate’s degree. Teachers offering dual credit courses at GHS must hold a master’s degree and offer a curriculum approved by the college.
DISTRICT FOCUS
In a District Focus segment, the board was introduced to several High School FFA members who have excelled this year in competitions.
“These kids are doing some amazing things,” said High School Principal Jill Rosentreter. “They are going to competitions and bringing home trophies right and left.”
FFA sponsor Kayla Wills said she has led the program for six years. “This is the most outstanding group we’ve had since I’ve been here,” she said.
Wills introduced two teams––the Parliamentary Procedure team and the Ag Mechanics team––that have ascended to state competition set for May 2. Team member Emily Hauser explained the areas of expertise on which the Parliamentary Procedure team will be judged. Caleb Oberfall spoke about the Ag Mechanics team.
The Ag Mechanics team includes a carpenter, a welder, a surveyor, an electrician and a mechanic, according to Wills.
“These kids have worked really hard and put in a lot of time,” Wills said. “I am very proud of them.”
FOOD SERVICES ISSUE
A former district cook and current substitute cook, who identified herself as Mandy, addressed the board on behalf of district cooks regarding the possibility of contracting with Opaa! Food Management, Inc. to provide meals in the local district. Opaa! representatives offered a detailed sales presentation to the board last month.
“I worked for Opaa! at Staunton,” she said. “You need to look into them. They’re not what they say they are.”
She alleged the “homemade meals” are not homemade, and are, in fact, the same quality as any other food provider.
“I’ve been in food services for a long time and I know what food should look like,” she said. “It shouldn’t look like dogfood.”
The fact the company offers choices, she said, is a good thing but is a double-edged sword. If a child doesn’t care for the main selection on a particular day, they can have a peanut butter sandwich or salad instead.
“But if little Johnny doesn’t like peanut butter or salad, he doesn’t eat that day,” she said.
Having worked in the local district, she said she could attest that the food services staff cares about students.
In a related matter, Union Secretary Jennifer Parker read a statement from the food services staff thanking the board and Supt. Owsley “for the opportunity to continue to pursue options to bring more choices to the food program.”
OTHER ACTION
In other action, the board:
- Voted to renew membership in the Illinois Elementary Schools Association (IESA).
- Approved a finalized calendar for the 2024-25 school year. Owsley said the calendar is unchanged from a tentative calendar presented to the board earlier, except “snow days” have been designated as “emergency days.”
- Approved a fee schedule for the 2024-25 school day. Owsley said the new fee schedule is nearly identical to the fee schedule used this year except that the cost for adult breakfasts and lunches is increased by 10 cents. In addition, the district will now offer free breakfast and lunch to students in all grade levels thanks to a federal reimbursement grant for districts with high numbers of students from low income households. In the past, free breakfast and lunch was available only to kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students. This year, Owsley said, the high school also qualified for reimbursement. According to Owsley, the reimbursement program is locked in for four years, after which the district may again apply. “Hopefully, this will help our parents and students,” Owsley said.
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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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