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Gillespie Police

Illinois

Gillespie police blotter: January 26 – February 15

GILLESPIE — The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of January 26 to February 15, 2025 and are as follows: January 26 An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue. An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Harding Avenue in East Gillespie in reference to illegal burning. An officer was dispatched to Rice Street and East Chestnut Street in reference to a traffic […]

todayFebruary 28, 2025 54

Gillespie sales tax

Illinois

Gillespie voters to consider sales tax question

GILLESPIE -- Voters in the city of Gillespie will have an opportunity on April 1 to consider a sales tax referendum. The referendum asks whether or not the city could impose a one percent sales tax for public safety. The Gillespie City Council greenlighted the referendum on January 13. City Attorney Rick Verticchio will draft the language for placement on the April 1 consolidated election ballot. The referendum coincides with the election of several key positions, which will involve electing […]

todayFebruary 17, 2025 58

Gillespie Police

Illinois

Gillespie police blotter: November 10-December 7

GILLESPIE — The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of November 10 to December 7, 2024 and are as follows: November 10 An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to a traffic crash. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Lincoln Street in Eagarville in reference to a domestic. Levi T. Kroll, 35 of Carlinville, was arrested for aggravated battery to a police officer, aggravated domestic […]

todayDecember 20, 2024 92

Macoupin County court

Illinois

Macoupin County court docket: November 2024

CARLINVILLE -- The following filings were made in the Circuit Court of Macoupin County between November 3 and November 30 and are as follows: FELONIES Ariana M. Connor, 21 of Ashland, is charged with two counts of resisting a peace officer resulting in an injury in connection with a July 5 and November 2 incident. Trent E. Fee, 59 of Godfrey, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (5<15) grams in connection with a September 1 incident. Ronald W. Clarkson, 47 […]

todayDecember 8, 2024 240

Gillespie Police

Illinois

Gillespie police blotter: October 27-November 9

GILLESPIE — The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of October 27 to November 9, 2024 and are as follows: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Gillespie Street. Jacob M. Showalter, 22 of Staunton, was arrested for suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and illegal possession of alcohol. An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Frey Street in reference to criminal trespass. An officer was dispatched […]

todayNovember 18, 2024 145 1

Gillespie Police

Illinois

Gillespie police blotter: June 9-22

GILLESPIE — The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of June 9-22, 2024 and are as follows: SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2024 An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a couple in reference to a civil issue. An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department and spoke with a female in reference to a civil issue. An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespassing to […]

todayJune 30, 2024 128

Macoupin

Illinois

Macoupin County Courthouse news

CARLINVILLE -- The following reflects cases filed through the Macoupin County Courthouse for the period starting June 9, 2024 and ending June 22, 2024 and are as follows: Felonies Averion D. Hill, 26, of Shipman, is charged with aggravated battery in a public place and aggravated assault with the use of a deadly weapon in connection with a June 8 incident. Dylon R. Wright of Decatur is charged with three felonies in connection with a June 10 incident. He is […]

todayJune 29, 2024 179

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Illinois

Gillespie police blotter: May 26-June 8

GILLESPIE -- The following has been reported by the Gillespie Police Department for the period of May 26, 2024 to June 8, 2024 and are as follows: SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2024 An officer initiated a traffic stop at Hickory Street and 4th Street in Benld. A 13-year-old female was arrested for driving without a driver’s license. An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a suspicious vehicle. An officer was […]

todayJune 17, 2024 114

Gillespie Black Diamond Days

Illinois

No 2024 Black Diamond Days in Gillespie

GILLESPIE -- Event organizers of the Black Diamond Days in Gillespie have decided there will not be an event this summer. The decision was not taken lightly, but the biggest issue contributing to canceling the event was due to logistical issues. The planning committee for the summer event had already made plans to bring back the festival to downtown Gillespie after several years of holding it at the Old Gillespie Lake. "The committee was able to get permission from the […]

todayMay 22, 2024 134

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