On a motion by Ald. Tilashalski, seconded by Ald. Fletcher, the Benld City Council voted Monday night to formally “deactivate” the Benld Police Department—a final step in turning over police protection to the City of Gillespie. The deactivation is effective July 1. “The reason we are deactivating is so, if in the future, Benld decides […]
Benld Council approves grant application for sewer project
Members of the Benld City Council on Monday night approved a resolution izing the city’s engineering firm, HMG Engineers, to apply to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a federally funded Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $550,000 for a sewer improvement project on the city’s east side. Additionally, the […]
Gillespie Council approves $17 million appropriation, eyes boundaries for proposed new TIF district
Members of the Gillespie City Council on Monday night approved the annual appropriations ordinance, got a first look at boundaries proposed for a tentative new Tax Increment Financing district, hammered out details of a counter-offer on a contract to provide dispatching services for the Gillespie-Benld Area Ambulance Service, and approved a zoning change that paves […]
COVID-19 response package for education heads to governor’s desk
Contributed content by the Illinois Senate Democrats. SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois General Assembly today approved legislation to help rank-and-file teachers and school districts address the unique challenges to Illinois’ education system created by COVID-19. Senate Bill 1569 makes a number of changes that help schools adjust to remote learning, including the following: Allows for the […]
Benld Council eyes sewer rate increase
The Benld City Council is poised to increase sewer rates but the amount of the increase and how it will impact consumers’ total water/sewer bills have yet to be determined. The move to hike sewer rates is prompted by a letter from the city’s engineers, HMG Engineers, indicating that local sewer rates must meet a […]
Pelo appointed to County Board seat
Lifelong Staunton resident and business owner, Chi Ebert Pelo, was sworn in as a member of the Macoupin County Board following the resignation of Mike “Mr. T.” Tranter. She will join Roberta “Sissy” Vojas in representing the City of Staunton on the Macoupin County Board. Pelo is the owner of Sugar Petunia Photography and the daughter […]
Manar distributes face shields to local health departments
Contributed content by the Illinois Senate Democrats. BUNKER HILL – To support local efforts to battle COVID-19, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) partnered with John Deere, the United Auto Workers, and the Illinois Manufacturers Association today to deliver 300 face shields to local agencies in Macoupin, Montgomery, and Christian Counties. Face shields are a […]
Gillespie Council wrestles with KaHo water contract, amends Gillespie/Benld police agreement
After a lengthy and sometimes terse discussion, Gillespie Mayor John Hicks told Rick Verticchio, attorney for the Village of Lake KaHo, that the city would produce a counteroffer to a Lake KaHo proposal under which the village would continue to purchase water from the City of Gillespie. In other action, the council voted during its […]
House Republicans push for localized reopening approach
Contributed content by the Illinois House Republicans. SPRINGFIELD—State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) joined House Republicans from Central Illinois on Thursday for an online press conference where they discussed their caucus’ priorities for next week when the legislature reconvenes in Springfield. State Representatives Tim Butler, Mike Murphy, and CD Davidsmeyer also participated in the press conference. […]
School Board discussion focuses on pandemic response, possible ‘new normal’ for education next school year
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education, once again meeting remotely on Monday night, hired a new Title I Reading Specialist and accepted the retirement of the district’s long-serving Transportation Director but the majority of the discussion focused on the school district’s response to current school closures due to the COVID-19 […]
Gillespie Lake campground and shower house will not open as scheduled
In an about-face, Gillespie Lake Superintendent Gary Thornhill announced the campground and shower house will not be able to open on May 1 despite previous announcements. The lake office remains open but the campground, shower house, beach, and pavilions remain closed until further notice. “Sorry about all of the confusion with my earlier post but […]
Lawmakers push to double funding for local health departments
Contributed content by the Illinois Senate Democrats. To help local health departments sustain their COVID-19 response efforts in addition to their basic functions, State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and other Downstate Senate Democrats are pushing to double state funding to support local health departments for the coming year. Manar’s plan would increase funding for […]
State Rep rejects “One-Size-Fits-All” approach to modified stay 亚洲真人娱乐视讯home order
Contributed content from the Illinois House Republicans. On Thursday, Governor JB Pritzker announced he will extend the Illinois Stay 亚洲真人娱乐视讯home Order through May 30. In addition to the extension, the Governor announced some modest changes to the restrictions that accompany the Order. “While I was glad that some of the common-sense changes House Republicans asked […]
Monetti elected chairman of county Democrat organization
Contributed article by the Macoupin County Democrats. After holding the Macoupin County Democrats’ bi-yearly re-organization meeting by teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pamela S. Monetti of Bunker Hill was unanimously voted chairman of the Macoupin County Democrat Central Committee, succeeding long-time Chairman Mike Mathis of Gillespie. “I’m excited to continue the work started by […]
Gillespie Council agrees to offer police protection contract to Benld
In what appears to be a tentative first step toward disbanding the Benld Police Department, the Gillespie City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to offer a police protection contract to the City of Benld. The Benld City Council is expected to meet in special session Friday night to vote on whether or not to accept […]
Manar encourages mental wellness amid COVID-19 pandemic
Contributed article by the Illinois Senate Democrats. BUNKER HILL – State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) is emphasizing the importance of mental health wellness and encouraging Illinois residents to use resources and services available for those experiencing heightened levels of stress related to COVID-19. “This pandemic has cast a great deal of stress into our […]
Bourne demands answers as Governor grants clemency and releases over 1,300 inmates
Contributed article by the Illinois House Republicans. LITCHFIELD—Concerned about public safety in Illinois, State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) joined fellow House Republicans in a letter asking the Acting Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to provide answers to a series of questions prior to the release of inmates from any Illinois correctional center […]
Mayor declares local state of emergency for Gillespie
City of Gillespie Mayor John Hicks has declared a state of emergency for the city of Gillespie in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The declaration followed an emergency council meeting held Monday morning and takes effect today, March 16, and continues until it is terminated by Mayor Hicks or city council action. The declaration […]
Gillespie may consider sewer rate increases
Gillespie water and sewer customers may face gradual increases in their sewer bills over the next few years based on discussion during Monday night’s regular monthly meeting of the city council. City Treasurer Dan Fisher said the increases are needed not only to maintain the city’s eligibility for state grants and low-interest loans but also […]
House republicans denounce decision to tie school funding to income tax hike
Contributed content. SPRINGFIELD— State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) joined a group of House Republicans on Thursday to denounce Governor JB Pritzker’s decision to place passage of his graduated income tax proposal ahead of a commitment to fully fund education, health care and public safety in the FY21 budget. Bourne, who serves as the Republican Spokesperson […]
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