SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

An officer was dispatched to Wilson Street and Henrietta Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 Block of Abba Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer spoke with a male and female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie Bike Trail in reference to juvenile issues.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of West Easton Street in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to Commercial Court in Benld in reference to suspicious circumstances.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery. Melissa J. Weindel, 45 of Benld, was arrested for domestic battery.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to theft and criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a well-being check.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Lisa G. Cress, 52 of Litchfield, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Thomas R. McCarter, 58 of Griggsville, was issued a citation for speeding.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Broadway Street in reference to a traffic crash.

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An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Broadway Street in reference to theft.

Richard C. Morgan, 39 of Gillespie, was arrested on two Macoupin County warrants for failure to appear for driving while license were suspended.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal sexual abuse in Benld.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Maple in reference to suspicious circumstances.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Madison Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer was dispatched to the area of Route 4 and Route 138 in Mt. Clare in reference to reckless driving.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Cierra M. Vandeford, 21 of Collinsville, was issued a citation for speeding.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department from the 200 block of South 2^nd Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.

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An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to a civil standby.

An officer was dispatched to the Ben-Gil Elementary School in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a civil standby.

An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie High School in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the Gillespie City Cemetery in reference to an item found.

An officer was dispatched to the Benld Park on North Main in Benld in reference to an item found.

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An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue/Henry Street in reference to an ordinance issue.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 500 block of North Main Street in Benld.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil standby in the 700 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of Macoupin Street in reference to a fire call.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street in reference to theft.

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Charles Street in reference to a found item.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.

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An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7^th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Walnut Street in reference to an animal complaint.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal trespass in the 400 block of Broadway Street.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Eagarville Road in Eagarville in reference to a medical call.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple Street in reference to juvenile issues.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 900 block of South First St.

Eric D. Edwards, 31 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County Warrant for failure to appear on controlled substance.

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Ronald L. Heaton, 50 of Staunton, was arrested in the 700 block of South Macoupin Street for failure to register as a sex offender new address.

David A. Orear, 33 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on criminal damage to property.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Henrietta Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.

An Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Ave reference a burglary.

An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 1^st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Maple Street in reference to a traffic crash.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Oak Street in reference to illegal burning.

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An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a medical assist.

An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.

An officer was dispatched to Ben-Gil Elementary School in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference a well-being check.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1^st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a domestic that took place in the 100 block of Berry Street in Mt. Clare.  Brian A. Reeves, 32 of Mt. Clare, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery.

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An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a neighbor dispute in the 100 block of West Maple Street.

An officer was dispatched to Gillespie High School in reference to illegal parking.

An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to theft in the 300 block of Park Avenue.

An officer initiated a traffic stop at 5^th Street and Walnut Street in Benld.  Galen N. Parnell, 46 of Benld, was issued a citation for expired registration.

An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an abandoned vehicle in the 700 block of East Chestnut Street.

An officer was dispatched to South Street and Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to an alarm call.

An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Park Avenue in reference to a civil issue

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Gaberial A. Desherlia, 23, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine.

An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Wilson Street in reference to a child custody issue.

Brian R. Hill, 18 of Staunton, was arrested on a Madison County warrant for failure to appear on mob action.

An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious noise.

An officer was dispatched to East Hickory and South Main Street in Benld in reference to a 911 call.

An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Street in reference to a juvenile issue.

An officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a well-being check.

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An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Charles Street in reference to a suspicious person.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North Main Street in Benld in reference to a theft.

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LITCHFIELD — Individuals diagnosed with lymphedema now have local experts to turn to at HSHS St. Francis Hospital. Members of the hospital’s physical therapy team became certified in complete decongestive therapy (CDT). This state-of-the-art treatment recommended by the International Society of Lymphology helps patients suffering from symptoms brought on by lymphedema.

Lymphedema is a condition resulting in the swelling of one or more limbs and often the corresponding quadrant of the trunk, face, neck and/or genitals, caused by the disruption of the lymphatic system. If untreated, swelling will worsen, the tissue can become harder and more painful, and there is an increased risk of infection.

“We are delighted to bring these treatment options to the Litchfield community,” said Blake McAfee, director of rehabilitation services at St. Francis Hospital. “Our therapists were trained by some of the top experts in the field and are ready to help those in our community with lymphedema benefit from this new treatment.”

CDT often includes two to four weeks of treatment and the independent use of compression garments at home. Key treatment components include:

• Manual lymph drainage
• Compression bandaging
• Skin care
• Exercise
• Compression garment fitting

With treatment adherence and use of compression garments, results may include:

• Maintained reduction of swelling
• Wound healing and reduced risk of infection
• Softened skin texture and improved skin health
• Improved quality of life through effective swelling control

Treatment is available at HSHS St. Francis Hospital with a referral from your physician. For more information on lymphedema treatment or any other type of therapy, please contact St. Francis Hospital Outpatient Therapy Services at 217-324-8780.

For more information about HSHS St. Francis Hospital, visit stfrancis-litchfield.org.

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Beth L. (Heyen) Rull, 44 of Bunker Hill, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 5:30 a.m. She was born on October 14, 1977, in Litchfield.

She married Brandon Rull on July 16, 2005, in Alton. She was a guidance counselor for BenGil Elementary School in Gillespie. Beth was a member of the First Congregational Church in Bunker Hill. She loved camping, gardening, watching her kids’ ball games, and attending other family events.

She is survived by her husband, Brandon Rull of Bunker Hill; children, Sophie Rull and Nick Rull, both of Bunker Hill; parents, Mike and Debbie Heyen of Gillespie; sister, Kim (Bobby) Segarra of Dorchester; grandmothers, Mary Ceney of Hillsboro and Lynn Heyen of Gillespie; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gary and Judy Rull of Bunker Hill; sister-in-law, Kimberly (Efrem) Tate of Edwardsville; sister-in-law, Shelle (Paul) Markel of Collinsville; brother-in-law, Gary M. Rull of Springfield; nieces and nephews, Trenton Segarra, Chloe Segarra, Rylie Segarra, Jordan (Olivia) Markel, Shelby Markel, and Will Tate; great nephew, Rowan Maddox; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Per Beth’s request, private family services will be held.

Memorials are suggested to Bunker Hill Schools or The Partnership For Educational Excellence District #7. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.