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Date range: August 1-7, 2017. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

LAWSUITS

Regional Acceptance Corp. is suing Wendy M. Cox, Benld, for $12,212.04, plus interest at a rate of 20.95 percent from July 10 to the date of judgment and court costs. The plaintiff claims the judgment sought is owed on an allegedly defaulted auto loan executed Aug. 6, 2012, for $18,051.62 at an interest rate of 20.95 percent for the purchase of a 2008 Saturn Vue from Auto Centers-Nissan, Wood River. The suit alleges the amount due is a deficiency on the loan remaining after the vehicle was repossessed and sold at auction.

One Main Financial Issuance Trust 2014-2 is suing Fred W. Partridge, Mount Olive, for $14,968.17, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted promissory note executed Dec. 31, 2015, for $12,779.72 at an interest rate of 28.99 percent.

SMALL CLAIMS

Carlinville Area Hospital is suing John and Michelle Lebeane, Carlinville, for $1,008.89, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Donald G. Wilson, Nilwood, for $1,676.19, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Carlinville Area Hospital is suing David and Michelle Cox, Palmyra, for $9,575.41, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Alicia Dawn Graves, Modesto, for 44,033.26, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Carlinville Area Hospital is suing Anastasia Marie Graves, Carlinville, for $4,392.89, plus court costs, allegedly owed for medical services.

Consumer Adjustment Co., Inc., is suing Jeffrey A. Watson, Gillespie, for $520.13, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services provided by Washington University School of Medicine.

Consumer Collection Management is suing Hayden and Amanda Powers, Medora, for $2,199, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services. The judgment sought includes $1,380 allegedly owed to Carlinville Area Hospital and $819 allegedly owed to Jersey Community Hospital.

Consumer Collection Management is suing Chad M. and Diana Murday, Gillespie, for $3,640.14, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed for medical services. The judgment sought includes $3,509.14 allegedly owed to St. Francis Hospital and $131 allegedly owed to Carlinville Area Hospital.,

St. Louis Financial Group is suing Laura J. Mitchell, Staunton, for $2,210.18, plus court costs and interest from July 3, 2016, to the date of judgment, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted $1,300 loan executed April 17, 2015.

CACH, LLC, is suing James W. Kelsey, Carlinville, for $2,455.26, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted First Bankcard credit card account.

Mark Ranger Excavating, Gillespie, is suing Jason Sternickle, doing business as Stern’s Plumbing, Staunton, for $1,102.50 that the plaintiff claims is owed for services.

Sylvia Fitzgerald-Berry, Alton, is suing Cindy Wooten, Mount Olive, for $350 that the plaintiff claims she is owed for a loan.

LVNV Funding is suing Barbara Edgington, Scottville, for $811.93, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

LVNV Funding is suing Vicky Heeren, Bunker Hill, for $1,088.66, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

DrummondLVNV Funding is suing Donald Robertson, Gillespie, for $979.17, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

LVNV Funding is suing Cynthia Sons, Girard, for $879.02, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

LVNV Funding is suing Amber Stahlschmidt, Shipman, for $1,207.09, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

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LVNV Funding is suing Clayton Vance, Staunton, for $1,190.69, plus court costs, that the plaintiff claims is owed on an allegedly defaulted Credit One Bank credit card account.

FELONIES

Kimberly E. Mollett, 59, Benld, is charged with aggravated battery in connection with a July 29 incident in Staunton during which she allegedly bit a nurse on the arm while knowing the victim to be performing her duties as a nurse.

Matthew A. Sanchez, 34, Staunton, is charged with possessing more than 10 grams but less than 30 grams of a substance containing cannabis with the intent to deliver in connection with a May 19 incident.

Timothy W. Fuller, 33, Granite City, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a June 16 incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly possessed less than 15 grams of a substance containing hydrocodone.

Ricky L. Flynn, 42, Carlinville, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with an Aug. 2 incident on Illinois Route 4 at Illinois Avenue, Gillespie. He also faces a lesser charge for allegedly being a pedestrian under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

David J. Karrick, 36, Carlinville, is charged with theft and obstruction of justice in connection with a July 20 incident during which Karrick allegedly took unauthorized control of a generator valued at less than $500 with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a previous theft conviction on Karrick’s record from 2014 in Macoupin County. The obstruction charge stems from Karrick allegedly telling a Carlinville police officer investigating the theft that he had no knowledge of a stolen generator.

William M. Kellow, 21, Hillsboro, is charged with possession of more than 30 grams but less than 500 grams of a substance containing cannabis with the intent to deliver in connection with an Aug. 2 incident in Mount Olive.

David M. Young, 38, Carlinville, is charged with burglary in connection with a July 19 incident during which he allegedly entered a machine shed in the 14600 block of Adkins Road with the intent to commit a theft.

James E. Wilson, 54, Carlinville, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and aggravated driving on a revoked driver’s license in connection with a June 17 incident during which he allegedly operated a 1994 Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Illinois Route 108 in Carlinville at a time which his driver’s license was revoked for having been previously convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.

MISDEMEANORS

Daniel Adams, 29, Gillespie, is charged with cruel treatment of an animal in connection with a June 20 incident during which he allegedly abused a gray pitbull terrier by repeatedly beating the animal with a belt in the presence of children.

Amy L. Furkin, 47, Gillespie, is charged with battery in connection with a July 24 incident in Gillespie during which she allegedly made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature by slapping a female victim in the face with her open hand.

Sarah L. Fortner, 39, Fort Smith, Ariz., is charged with retail theft in connection with a June 9 incident in Carlinville during which she allegedly shoplifted a dress and cell phone with a total value of less than $300 from the Carlinville Walmart Store.

Rhonda K. Frost, 57, Mount Olive, is charged with retail theft in connection with a May 4 incident during which she allegedly shop-lifted bags of ice with a total value of less than $300 from the Dollar General Store in Mount Olive.

Ryan T. Bloomfield, 18, Hettick, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 7 incident in Palmyra during which he allegedly yelled at a male victim and threatened to “beat up” the victim if the victim called the police in such an unreasonable manner as to alarm and disturb the victim and create a breach of the peace.

Stephen S. Goodman, 29, Mount Olive, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with an Aug. 2 incident during which he allegedly gave a false name to a Mount Olive police officer who had legally detained him.

Dylan R. Bennett, 18, Atwater, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a July 29 incident at Casey’s General Store in Carlinville.

TRAFFIC

Michael L. Gibson, 46, West Frankfort, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with a July 29 incident at about 11:07 p.m. on Illinois Route 16 near Hideaway Lane. In addition, Gibson faces a traffic charge for allegedly speeding 11 to 14 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit.

DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Robert A. Brown, Virden, vs. Ralena R. Brown, Virden
  • Flora Brokaw, Staunton, vs. Ricky Brokaw, Wood River.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

  • Sean C. Richer and Shanda J. Barnes, both of Plainview.
  • Jessie D. Hamann and Kelli L. Pryor, both of Benld.
  • Justin Zachary Hellums and Jaclyn Marlene Rogers, both of Carlinville.
  • John R. Johanning and Jennifer R. Dupuy, both of Piasa.

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Cases filed during November 16 through November 22. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.

MISDEMEANORS

Joshua A. Damm, 41 of Carlinville, is charged with battery/making physical contact in connection with a November 14 incident.

Blake R. Laskach, 25 of Staunton, is charged with obstructing identification in connection with a November 20 incident.

TRAFFIC

Kyle E. Devries, 36 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, transporting/carrying alcohol/driver, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with a November 5 incident.

Haider K. Omran, 57 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 MPH over the limit in connection with a November 15 incident.

Michael F. Reeder, 73 of Carlinville, is charged with leaving the scene and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 18 incident.

Keith S. Statler, 61 of Hillsboro, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 16 incident.

William T. Overturf, 39 of Benld, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with a November 19 incident.

Gary A. Parker, 47 of Gillespie, is charged with reckless driving in connection with a November 14 incident.

Kelly M. Lyons, 37 of Benld, is charged with reckless driving in connection with a November 14 incident.

Kyle E. Dotson, 59 of Springfield, is charged with driving on a revoked license and transporting/carrying alcohol/driving in connection with a November 16 incident.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Joseph S. A. Evans versus Abby L. Evans
  • George D. March versus Taylor R. Brown
  • Elijah N. Powell versus Tori Lynn Loyd

MARRIAGE LICENSES

  • Caleb Brendan Owens and Kaitlyn Noelle Hargis, both of Mount Olive
  • Justin Michael Hart and Sydney Annadale Gray, both of Carlinville

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Macoupin County Clerk, Recorder & Elections Office temporarily relocating due to courthouse renovations

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The Macoupin County Clerk, Recorder, and Elections Office will temporarily relocate across the street to the Macoupin County Voting Center, located at 227 E. First South in Carlinville, beginning Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

The move is necessary to accommodate HVAC system renovations in the Macoupin County Courthouse. The temporary relocation is expected to last until mid-January 2026.

During this time, all regular services — including vital records, recordings, elections, and general clerk functions — will continue to be available at the Voting Center. Office hours and contact information will remain the same.

However, due to limited space during the renovation, public searching and certain in-person services may be restricted. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the many online services offered through the Clerk’s website, including:

  • Searching and ordering vital records
  • Accessing property and land records
  • Viewing election information and forms
  • Checking registration and voter status

“We appreciate everyone’s patience as we make these necessary improvements to the Courthouse,” said Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan. “Our goal is to continue serving the public efficiently and safely, whether in person or online.”

Residents can visit www.macoupincountyclerk.com, call 217-854-3214, text 217-439-4499, or email elections@macoupincountyil.gov or recorder@macoupincountyil.gov  for updates, online resources, and additional information.

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FELONIES

Christy M. Thornhill, 54 of Gillespie, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (>500<10k) in connection with a December 14, 2024, incident.

Eugene Arnold, 62 of Royal Lakes, is charged with aggravated battery/use of a deadly weapon in connection with a November 11 incident.

Andrew N. Gregory, 36 of Gillespie, is charged with obstructing justice/destroying evidence, driving under the influence of alcohol, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with a November 13 incident.

Jared E. Gibbs, 38 of Palmyra, is charged with aggravated DUI, driving under the influence of alcohol, transporting/carrying alcohol/driver, and stopping/standing/parking/business in connection with a July 8 incident.

MISDEMEANORS

Thor S. Barnes, 45 of Benld, is charged with criminal trespass to land in connection with an October 31 incident.

Juan F. Molina Fuentes, 43 of Glen Carbon, is charged with assault in connection with a November 12 incident.

Frederic J. Skinner. 22 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to a building in connection with a November 11 incident.

Harold A. Wood, 79 of Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass to land with a November 11 incident.

William L. Hartman, 44 of Benld, is charged with theft/unauthorized control (<$500) in connection with an October 4 incident.

William D. Friesland, 20 of Mount Olive, is charged with unlawful possession of blackjack/knife in connection with an October 27 incident.

Jakota M. Emery of Gillespie is charged with resisting/peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with an October 22 incident.

Crystal J. Webb, 50 of Staunton, is charged with animal owner duties violation in connection with an October 21 incident.

James J. Hamilton, 18 of Brighton, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 30 incident.

Joshua T. Reese, 19 of Jerseyville, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 30 incident.

Kyle T. Yate, 19 of Wood River, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an October 30 incident.

TRAFFIC

Frederick Devone Jones, 28 of Columbia, SC, is charged with driving on a suspended license and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with a November 8 incident.

Eileen M. Chavez, 19 of Mount Prospect, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 9 incident.

Carla R. Franklin, 54 of Florissant, MO, is charged with driving on a suspended license, headlight violation, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 1 incident.

Cheri L. Bagwell, 48 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, improper use of registration/title, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid registration in connection with an October 26 incident.

Jessica M. McCoy, 27 of Eagarville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an October 30 incident.

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Jenna M. Forrest, 43 of Alton, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 11 incident.

Michael T. Chrystal, 26 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an October 31 incident.

Shane C. Chance, 29 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a November 1 incident.

Tameka S. Turner, 35 of Waverly, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an October 29 incident.

Christian A. Darush, 25 of Hettick, is charged with expired registration in connection with a November 12 incident.

Cade W. Thoron, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 12 incident.

Wayne E. Mitchell, 46 of Brighton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired registration in connection with a November 1 incident.

Tabitha M. Pratt, 39 of Benld, is charged with driving on a suspended license, expired registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 9 incident.

Carter R. Hood, 19 of Springfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a November 12 incident.

Timothy C. Hokenson, 39 of Mount Olive, is charged with reckless driving and failure to reduce speed in connection with a November 11 incident.

Angela M. Sparling, 60 of Litchfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license, expired registration, disregarding an official traffic control device, and no notice of address/name change in connection with an October 30 incident.

William K. Kampmann III, 37 of Cottage Hills, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle in connection with a November 4 incident.

Christopher L. Vesper, 50 of Staunton, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an October 28 incident.

Christopher L. Paul, 62 of Bunker Hill, is charged with improper use of registration/title and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration in connection with a November 10 incident.

Payge L. Masters, 20 of Mechanicsburg, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a November 3 incident.

Matthew L. Hauter, 46 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an October 28 incident.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED

  • Ryan P. Williams versus Naomi N. Williams

MARRIAGE LICENSES

  • Joseph Edward Hinch and Brittany Allen, both of Wilsonville
  • Steven Caleb Hunter Wise and Christina Ann Seals, both of Carlinville
  • Andrew Michael Bounds and Tamara Ann Cunningham, both of Virden
  • Steve Jameson and Troi Gibbs-Petrie, both of Girard

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