This story is contributed by a member of Illinois Education Association. The Illinois Political Action Committee for Education (IPACE), the independent political branch of the Illinois...
Carl Lloyd Perrine, 81, of Bunker Hill died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on Friday, March 4, 2016, at 5:07 a.m. He was born on...
Gillespie Middle School announced their leader of the month award winners on Wednesday for the month of February. Winners for last month include Dylan Mason, Lakotah...
The following memorials were received by the Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Services during the month of February 2016: In memory of Irene Stone by Ervin & Marlene...
Robert E. “Gus” Ottersburg, 65, of Gillespie died at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield on Friday, March 4, 2016, at 3:24 a.m. He was born on...
Patrick James “Pat” Fosnock, 51, of Benld died at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 7:14 p.m. He was born on...
Dear Editor, As a candidate for State Representative in the 95th House District, I am appalled at the recent attacks on my opponent Avery Bourne. These...
A pair of homes in Gillespie were damaged by fires last week. The first incident happened at 600 East Walnut Street late last Wednesday, February 24,...
This story is contributed by a member of Friends of Mike Mathis. State Rep. Avery Bourne continues to turn her back on Illinois students and elderly...
Vernon Ervin Droste, 89, of Mount Olive died Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at 5:05 a.m. at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born on May...