SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) voted in favor of legislation releasing funding for road and bridge maintenance to the city of Gillespie on...
The Gillespie Police Department will soon move from its cramped quarters on East Walnut Street into the former Grandone Building in the 100 block of West...
Wrapping up the week in the BenGil area with pictures! Week of September 13 Do you have a picture for the Week in Pictures? Email the photo...
An increase in water and sewer rates were among the items discussed Monday evening, September 14, when the Gillespie City Council met for their monthly business...
Wrapping up the week in the BenGil area with pictures! Week of July 26 Do you have a picture for the Week in Pictures? Email the...
The treasurer for the City of Gillespie had a lot to say about how city officials handle their subcommittees and how city funds are spent during...
Gillespie police are trading in familiar industrial black pants and black uniforms for a sleeker uniform featuring a wicking polo and lighter black cargo pants that...
Members of the Gillespie City Council and Police Chief Jared DePoppe reported the annual Black Diamond Days festival that concluded Sunday evening was successful. During the council’s monthly...
After a short debate Monday evening, May 11, during the City of Gillespie’s regular business meeting, the council voted 5-2 to spend $61,280 for a new...
Gillespie Police Chief Jared DePoppe introduced the new police patch to the Gillespie City Council during the city’s committee meeting held Monday, April 27. DePoppe said...
Wrapping up the week in the BenGil area with pictures! Week of April 19 Do you have a picture for the Week in Pictures? Email the...
Gillespie alderman Gus Ottersburg informed the city council last Monday, April 13, during the city’s April business meeting that he believes the northwest emergency siren does...
Wrapping up the week in the BenGil area with pictures! Week of March 29 Do you have a picture for the Week in Pictures? Email the...
Six members of the City of Gillespie’s council discussed a couple problems the city has experienced with the available recycling service the city offers at no...
Business owners from Gillespie’s business district greeted the Gillespie City Council Monday evening, March 9, during the board’s regular March meeting asking them to enforce 2-hour...
Gillespie Mayor John Hicks again addressed the city council’s concern with the final plat of the Western View Estates subdivision during the committee meeting on Monday,...
Wrapping up the week in the BenGil area with pictures! Week of February 15 Do you have a picture for the Week in Pictures? Email the photo...
Bill Toprani, owner the Village of Toy Chest of Gillespie, requested the City of Gillespie to approve a permit or ordinance during the regular business meeting...
The Gillespie City Council rejected all demolition bids for the Old Water Plant building during a special city council meeting on Monday evening, January 26 after...
Gillespie Lake resident Gary Thornhill approached the city council during their committee meeting on Monday, January 26 with a suggestion to form a Lake Committee. Thornhill...
