Contributed content by the Illinois Senate Democrats. CARLINVILLE – The renovation of the seat of Macoupin County government, the Macoupin County Courthouse, is progressing steadily thanks to a $1 million investment through the Rebuild Illinois statewide construction plan. State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), who currently leads budget negotiations for the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus […]
Memorial Health System issues warning of scam attempt
SPRINGFIELD — Memorial Health System on Thursday warned the public about an attempted scam involving phone calls that appear to originate from the system’s main phone number. MHS learned that unknown parties had “spoofed” the system’s 217-788-3000 number, and are making calls to local residents that appear to come from Memorial Health System. The callers have […]
Death of Ricky Eugene Cerentano
Ricky Eugene Cerentano, age 62 of Wilsonville, passed away, November 25, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born on December 31, 1957, in Litchfield to Anthony Cerentano and Shirley (Lerche) Coburn. He married Tena Marie Jones on August 27, 1976, in Gillespie. He was a graduate of Gillespie High School class of […]
Death of Jean Roberta Rotsch
Jean Roberta Rotsch passed away from Covid-19 complications on November 29, 2020, at the Heritage Health facility in Staunton. She was born on September 1, 1933, in Staunton to the late Stanley and Matilda (Kosowski) Cisler. Youngest of four children Stanley (Leona) Cisler, Robert (Delores) Cisler, Violet (Orlin) Johnson. All deceased. She married Wayne Rotsch […]
Gillespie Police Report: November 22-28, 2020
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2020 Nicholas D. Smith, 29, of Gillespie was cited for illegal squealing and screeching of tires and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Easton Street regarding a domestic dispute. An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Dorsey Road in Mt. Clare regarding […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during November 22-28, 2020. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Judy Wilkins, 43 of Benld, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a July 29 incident. Andrew Reno, 31 of Benld, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection […]
Death of Charlene H. Stiller
Charlene H. Stiller, 85 of Carlinville, passed away Sunday morning, November 29, 2020, at Hallmark Health Care in Carlinville. Charlene was born February 7, 1935, in Carlinville, a daughter of John and Frances (Hicks) Bown. Charlene graduated from Carlinville High School and soon after graduation she married John Stiller on July 9, 1954, in Carlinville. […]
Death of Alberta Louise “Bertie” Dawson, nee Zimmerman
Alberta Louise “Bertie” Dawson, nee Zimmerman, age 82, died peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Hallmark Healthcare Nursing Facility in Carlinville. The fourth of seven children, Bertie was born October 21, 1938, in East Saint Louis, Illinois to Audrey (nee Thorp) and Otha Zimmerman. After graduating from Cahokia High School with the Class of […]
Death of Kevin Daniel Petroline
Kevin Daniel Petroline was called to rest on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born on December 11, 1987, he was 32 years old. He was a 2006 graduate of Staunton High School in Staunton. He was employed by Sierra in Litchfield and worked in their packing department. He […]
Death of Bruce O. Zollicoffer
Bruce O. Zollicoffer, 45 of Royal Lakes, passed away on November 25, 2020. He was born on December 3, 1974, in Chicago to the parents of Wardell and Evelina (Lewis) Zollicoffer. He professed his life early to Christ at an early age at Pleasant Green Church in Chicago. He held a variety of jobs over […]
Death of Randy L. Bird
Randy L. Bird, 68 of Worden, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on June 11, 1952, in Litchfield, a son of the late Wilbur “Bud” Bird and the late Alberta “Bertie” (Johnson) Schnur. He worked as a laborer at Olin Corporation in East Alton. After retiring […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during November 15-21, 2020. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Zachary Dawson, 31 of Gillespie, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a March 28 incident. Candace Conlee, 22 of Gillespie, is charged with possession of methamphetamine in connection with a […]
Death of Steven D. Daugherty
Steven D. Daugherty, 55, of Springfield, formerly of Carlinville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 25, 2020, at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln with his family by his side. Steven was born on November 16, 1965, to Louis E. “Louie” and Lea (Spencer) Daugherty in Carlinville. He attended Lee School in Springfield and received his […]
Death of Kathleen Joy “Kay” (Best) Shipley
Kathleen Joy “Kay” (Best) Shipley passed away on Thursday, November 26th, 2020, at Hallmark Healthcare of Carlinville. We are quite sure it was an amazing Thanksgiving 亚洲真人娱乐视讯homecoming in heaven on that day as she joined family and friends that have gone before her. Kay was born to William Glen and Clara Esther (Bivin) Best on […]
Death of Dolores E. Davis
Dolores E. Davis, 88, of Bunker Hill, died at Alton Memorial Rehabilitation on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at 2:52 am. She was born on August 10, 1932, in Bunker Hill to Chester Kehr and Viola (Oldenettel) Kehr. She married Victor Kraner on June 7, 1949, in St Louis, MO. He preceded her in death in October 1996. She then […]
School Board votes to return to remote learning
With half of its members participating remotely via the Zoom remote conferencing platform, the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night set a public hearing for the 2020 property tax levy, reviewed this year’s “school report cards” and voted unanimously to return to remote learning, effective Nov. 30, due to an […]
Joyful Angels will still be held at Gillespie Church
Joyful Angels pick up will still be held at the Gillespie Methodist Church despite the church not currently being open. Those picking up gifts are reminded that pick up dates and times are on Thursday, December 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. and on Friday, December 11 from 9 a.m. to […]
Death of Rhonda L. Lehman
Rhonda L. Lehman, 59, of Bunker Hill, stepped from this life into heaven on Friday, November 20, 2020, at 11:05 p.m. when she passed at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield. Her life brought great meaning and joy to her family and close friends. She was born January 13, 1961, in Alton to Jack Lee Lehman & Maxine […]
Santa to visit Benld Library on December 5
Santa will be at the Benld Public Library on Saturday, December 5 from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Following COVID precautions, there will not be pictures with Santa. Families are invited to drive through the parking lot to see Santa. Everyone must remain in their cars. Children are invited to leave their letters to Santa at the library. Each […]
Gillespie Police Report: November 15-21, 2020
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of 1st Street in Benld regarding a death investigation. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 6th Street in Benld regarding criminal trespassing. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Avenue regarding a runaway. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020 An […]
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