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 […]
Benld Council approves tax levy of $113,000
Members of the Benld City Council voted 4-1 Monday night to approve a municipal property tax levy in the amount of $113,081.76 for 2020 property taxes to be collected in 2021. The levy is approximately $5,000 less than last year’s levy due primarily to the mid-year deactivation of the Benld Police Department. Complying with the […]
Macoupin Art Collective to add mural to Staunton building
The Macoupin Art Collective (MAC) is pleased to announce funding from the Healing Illinois Grant made possible in partnership with The Chicago Community Foundation. This opportunity will enhance Staunton through public art that exemplifies the interconnectedness of the community while creating a conversation about inclusivity through a large outdoor mural located at 115 East Main […]
Gillespie Coal Museum receives building improvement grant
LITCHFIELD— State Senator Andy Manar and State Representative Avery Bourne announced today that the City of Gillespie will receive a $33,800 state grant to assist with improvements to the Gillespie Coal Museum. The Coal Museum is one of 43 museums across the state that were recently awarded funds through the Illinois Public Museum Capital Grants […]
Driver services facilities to close from Nov. 17 until Dec. 7 due to COVID-19
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding the public that Driver Services facilities statewide will be closed for in-person transactions effective Tuesday, Nov. 17, and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic. White is encouraging the public to take advantage of online services. In an effort to reduce […]
Gillespie Council hires legal counsel for labor issues, agrees to participate in year-long peace corps program
Meeting primarily via the Zoom remote conferencing platform, members of the Gillespie City Council on Thursday night voted to partner with Grow Gillespie to bring a Peace Corps community development specialist to Gillespie for 11 months and agreed to hire outside legal counsel to work on labor relations issues. The meeting was reconvened from an […]
Macoupin County man dies in I-55 accident on Wednesday
A Macoupin County man died early Wednesday morning on Interstate 55 after Illinois State Police said his vehicle was struck by a semi-trailer truck near the Raymond milepost 65. John Barnes, 56 of Girard, succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the accident, according to the Montgomery County Coroner. He was driving a box […]
Macoupin voters overwhelmingly support Trump, Republicans take control of Macoupin County Board
With the outcome of the Presidential election still in doubt, Macoupin County voters overwhelmingly supported Donald Trump in yesterday’s general election balloting. Additionally, Macoupin County voters ousted three incumbent Democrats and one Independent on the Macoupin County Board, replacing them with Republicans and giving the GOP a majority on the 18-member board. County voters cast […]
Area restaurants, bars take hit under resurgence mitigation
The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced that COVID-19 resurgence mitigations were implemented in Region 3 West Central Illinois which includes Macoupin County on Sunday, November 1, 2020. The region has seen a seven-day rolling average test positivity rate of 8 percent or above for three consecutive days, which exceeds the thresholds set for […]
State Fire Marshal issues reminder to change clock, test smoke alarms
Daylight saving time a reminder to test, check expiration and change batteries in smoke alarms or replace broken alarms Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, check expirations dates and replace the batteries in their smoke alarms as daylight saving time ends this weekend and they turn their […]
Gillespie High School, Middle School moving to full remote learning temporarily
Gillespie High School and Gillespie Middle School are moving to full remote learning temporarily, according to an Alert Now message broadcasted by Superintendent Shane Owsley on Wednesday evening. All middle and high school extra-curricular activities are also temporarily suspended. The district plans to resume the blended learning plan and extra-curricular activities on Thursday, November 5. […]
Gillespie resident named as inductee to Senior Hall of Fame
Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is proud to announce Gillespie resident Patricia Long as its 2020 Senior Hall of Fame inductee for her outstanding achievements in education. IDoA Director Paula Basta took time to recognize her at a recent one-day virtual symposium focused on COVID-19, its impact on older adults, and the […]
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Cases filed during October 18-24, 2020. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions. FELONIES Richard Wilson, 37 of Mt. Olive, is charged with violation of an order of protection in connection with an October 17 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony due to having a previous conviction […]
Benld Council renews liability insurance, accepts bid to replace men’s room floor
In a brief, fast-paced meeting Monday night, members of the Benld City Council voted to renew the city’s liability insurance policy with the Illinois Municipal League and agreed to spend $3,775 for repairs to a restroom floor at the city park. With few items on the agenda, the meeting concluded within 25 minutes, including a […]
Manar, Pritzker announce broadband expansion program at Madison Communications
Contributed content by the Illinois Senate Democrats. STAUNTON – State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) was joined by Governor JB Pritzker at Madison Communications in Staunton to announce $50 million in funding through the Connect Illinois broadband expansion program’s second round today. “Lack of reliable access to quality internet service affects every facet of life in Downstate […]
Gillespie Council to resume water shut-offs in November
Members of the Gillespie City Council voted Wednesday night to resume water shut-offs for delinquent customers as of Nov. 14. The council also approved a deal with Adam Tallman, owner of Dingers batting cages, to expand the parking lot at the Gillespie Police Department station, agreed to investigate a complaint about alleged stormwater diversion from […]
CUSD 7 School Board approves $15.9 million budget, approves resolution to use e-learning in lieu of snow days
A budget approved by the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education on Monday night calls for more than $755,000 in deficit spending largely due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on both expenditures and revenue for the current fiscal year. The board approved the budget on a motion by Jenni Alepra following […]
School Board votes to return students to classrooms
Members of the Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education voted 6-1 during a special meeting of the board Wednesday night to reopen district schools for a hybrid attendance plan starting on Monday, Oct. 5. Upward of 20 community members, several of whom had been vocal advocates for returning students to the classroom, attended […]
Counties at COVID-19 warning level drops to 17
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 24 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. Seventeen counties are currently reported at a warning level […]
Benld Council sets dates, times for trick-or-treating
Despite concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Benld City Council members voted 3-1 Monday night to set trick-or-treating hours from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and 31. The issue was not on the council’s previously published agenda. Ald. John Balzraine, objecting to the idea of allowing trick-or-treating during the pandemic, voted […]
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