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Residents seek water quality answers from Gillespie City Council
With upward of 60 residents crowded into the Gillespie Civic Center, city officials tried to allay concerns over the city’s water supply and warned that correcting the issues will take time. The hour-long confrontation took place during the regular meeting of the city council on Monday night.
Residents complained about discolored water coming from their taps, particularly in recent weeks. Several brought water samples they claimed were collected from their taps, as well as soiled water filters that they said were evidence the city’s water supply is unsafe to drink. “Would you drink this?” one man angrily demanded, holding up a plastic water bottle filled with water the color of cola.
Water Plant Operator David Pickett told the crowd the most recent problems resulted from an equipment failure over the July 4th holiday weekend which resulted in overfeeding potassium permanganate to treat water.
“Our analyzer machine quit,” he said. “This was over the Fourth of July weekend.” The analyzer is used to test treated water samples to determine whether or not adjustments need to be made in the quantities and types of chemicals being added to treat the water. Pickett said he tried calling the manufacturer of the equipment but got no answer.
“There were no answers,” he said. “We were flying blind.”
“Are there any answers now?” another resident demanded.
Pickett said he eventually was able to borrow a loaner unit from the Staunton Water Department but, by that time, several million gallons had been over treated and moved out of the plant. “Unfortunately, we could not shut the plant down,” Pickett said, noting that allowing water towers to empty would have been disastrous for city water customers and for satellite customers in other communities.
Dave Link, owner of Lumpy’s Bar and Grill in downtown Gillespie and the only person on the agenda for public comments, opened the discussion with complaints about water quality at his restaurant. He said ice from the restaurant’s ice machine was discolored and unusable, forcing him to buy ice elsewhere. Water in the toilets after flushing “look like someone dumped in them,” he said, and water drawn to mop floors comes from the tap the color of a weak tea. Others in the crowd concurred, adding their own complaints about discolored water.
Link complained that citizens assumed the recently completed $10 million water infrastructure replacement project would resolve long-standing water quality issues and were angry about continuing to experience discolored water. Moreover, he wanted to know why the problem was not citywide, indicating water at his residence was clear while water at his restaurant and other downtown locations was discolored.
Pickett’s explanation did little to satisfy most of the crowd. “This has been going on for months,” said one resident as members of the audience applauded.
Mayor John Hicks mentioned that with the newly laid water distribution lines, water pressure had been increased from 41-pounds to 47-pounds. “That in itself will bust stuff loose,” he said.
Pickett said the city is expected to start flushing fire hydrants in an effect to purge discolored water from the system, but he had no explanation for why the problem is ongoing.
“We can’t take ‘We don’t know’ as an acceptable answer for why our water is not safe to drink,” said a member of the crowd.
Residents did not seem to be placated until Ald. Landon Pettit, Chairman of the Water Committee, stood to provide a more detailed explanation of the issue.
“This has been going on for years,” he said, noting that he grew up in Gillespie. “When you hear we spent $10 million on a water project and the water is still bad, you have every right to be mad. I understand why you’re frustrated.”
Pettit said he visited the water treatment plant when he was appointed Water Committee Chair and attempted to familiarize himself with the water treatment process and the challenges of providing clean water in Gillespie. The discoloration people have noticed, he said, is due to over-feeding potassium permanganate during the weekend the plant was without an analyzer. “It’s a visual thing,” he said, insisting the water is safe to drink even though it may look unappetizing.
According to Pettit, “that water plant is a unique place.” Its original design was to treat well water, which requires less chemical intervention to treat. “It’s trying to treat surface water, which is one of the hardest types of water to treat.”
Shortly after assuming the chairmanship, Pettit said the city hired a new water operator and asked for a detailed report on changes needed to improve water quality. The new operator completed the report, but then resigned from the position. At that point, Pickett, who retired as water plant operator after 16 years, was brought back on board.
“We immediately reduced the amount of permanganate by two-thirds,” he said. Over-feeding permanganate, he said, can contribute to discoloration. Further complicating the issue, chlorine is added after the permanganate as the water leaves the plant. If the amount of permanganate is too high or too low, it can react with the permanganate, causing it to crystallize, clog water filters and show up as sediment in water from the tap.
“If your analyzer goes down, you can’t tell whether the amount you’re adding is too high,” he said. “I’m not going to stand here and blame the operators past or present. It was a mechanical issue that caused a chemical overfeed.”
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Pettit said the treatment plant is at a minimum of ten years outdated. Some $700,000 worth of renovations are underway to correct the most serious deficiencies, but even those steps have been delayed by supply chain issues. “We have parts sitting out there that we can’t install because we can’t get the rest of what we need to do the job,” he said. The $700,000 budget, he said, is coming from the $10 million allocated for the water infrastructure improvement project.
Also complicating the process, he said, is the fact the city’s intake at Gillespie Lake is stationery. “That means anytime the lake turns over or there’s an algae bloom, we catch it every time.”
Pettit said it takes nine hours for water from the lake to reach the plant. Once it enters the plant, it’s sampled to determine how much chemical needs to be fed to treat the water, but it takes four hours before the treated water is tested to see if the operators “guessed right.” As a result of the July 4 equipment break-down, he said, there are millions of gallons of discolored water already underground in the distribution system.
Flushing fire hydrants will help, but he warned it will take time for all the discolored water to move through the system. In the meantime, he said residents living in areas of the city where water usage is minimal may continue to experience discolored water for some time.
Since the July 4th incident, Pettit said the Water Department has purchased back-ups for every piece of equipment in the testing lab. If a piece of equipment fails in the future, there is a duplicate machine to bring online.
In addition to improvements at the water plant, Pettit said the city is taking steps to chemically treat the lake to ensure the best quality possible for water entering the plant. This year, he said, treatments were postponed because of rain followed by extreme hot weather. Going forward, he said, “we will treat the lake three times a year whether it needs it or not to make sure the water coming into the plant is good water.”
Pettit cautioned the crowd that it will take time before they see improvements in water quality, but he assured them the city is working diligently to make improvements.
“I live in this town with my wife and kids,” he said. “We use this water, too.”
Fielding questions from the group, Pettit said the city may look into seeking grant funds to replace or renovate the treatment plant.
“We’ll have public meetings if we need to,” he said, “but when we have a public meeting, we’re lucky if we get two or three people.” If and when the city undertakes a grant application, he urged residents to participate in the public hearings. “Believe it or not, it makes a difference if your community is behind you.”
Asked why no boil order was issued over the July 4th weekend, Pettit said such orders are issued only when there is a break that would allow bacteria to enter the system or when there is a water pressure drop. There was no water pressure drop over the weekend, meaning a boil order was not required. However, he agreed the city needs some communication system to advise residents when water quality issues arise.
Also responding to a question, Hicks dismissed the suggestion that the city buy water from Litchfield. Litchfield had previously offered to sell water from its newer, state-of-the-art treatment plant. Hicks said exercising that option would eliminate local control over the water supply and the rates local consumers pay. Despite objections from the crowd, he said Gillespie has the lowest water rates in the area.
City Treasurer Dan Fisher disputed that the existing treatment plant was designed to treat well water, noting that when the plant was built there was an older plant sitting adjacent to the current building. Among the improvements made in recent years, he said, was the installation of a more modern filtration system.
“To treat surface water, you have to use a variety of techniques,” Fisher said.
The meeting, at times, grew raucous. One resident accused Hicks and office staff of treating people rudely when they came to the office to complain about water or issues with damages resulting from the water infrastructure project. When several members of the group grew loud, Hicks banged his gavel and asked for a motion to enter into executive session.
Before entering into an executive session, several residents asked about reimbursements for damages they incurred as a result of the water line project. One resident said his basement was flooded with raw sewage after workers drilled through a sewer line. Apart from pumping out the mess, he said he incurred remodeling expenses and had to pay for steam cleaning to make the basement habitable.
City Attorney Rick Verticchio said he could not explain why some claims had been paid while others had not, saying the payment of claims so far has been at the discretion of the insurance companies. He said some individuals whose payments have been unreasonably delayed may have to sue to get their money. In the meantime, he promised to research the status of payments to determine when residents might be able to expect their money.
As residents drifted from the room, one woman showed Pettit a water filter that was clogged with a dark, purplish muck that Pettit identified as crystallized potassium permanganate.
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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.
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