🌱 What kept Gillespie police busy this past week?

Good day Gillespie! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What kept Gillespie police busy this past week?
• Gillespie community mourns the passing of Loreta Failoni, 97

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 34 and low of 30 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 33, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Low clouds and very cold, with a high of 22 and low of 0 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gillespie Police Report November 30– December 6, 2025 (thebengilpost.com) — Gillespie residents can see a full rundown of police calls and incidents handled locally between November 30 and December 6, including trespass, thefts, domestic disputes, traffic crashes, and a structure fire in nearby Eagarville. The report also notes several arrests, school-related issues at Gillespie High School, and multiple civil and welfare checks taken at the Gillespie Police Department.
   

• Obituary of Loreta Failoni (thebengilpost.com) — Gillespie-area readers are informed of the passing of 97-year-old Eagarville native Loreta Failoni, who died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center on December 6. She leaves family in Gillespie and beyond, and memorials are suggested to the Partnership For Educational Excellence in District 7.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Stop-Motion Animation Club
  Carlinville Public Library , 510 N Broad St , Carlinville
  3:00 pm
• Area 66 Haunted School: Holiday Edition
  Area 66 Haunted School , 908 Veterans Memorial Dr , Livingston
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Writers Guild
  Carlinville Public Library , 510 N Broad St , Carlinville
  9:00 am
• Chapman Brothers Band
  SweetWater Saloon , 402 W Deck St , New Douglas
  8:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Kids Yoga @ Litchfield Community Center – Litchfield, IL
  Litchfield Community Center , 1100 S State St , Litchfield
  5:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Chair Yoga @ Litchfield Community Center – Litchfield, IL
  Litchfield Community Center , 1100 S State St , Litchfield
  10:00 am

Thursday December 18

• Cooking the Books
  Carlinville Public Library , 510 N Broad St , Carlinville
  6:00 pm
• Mississippi Culture Trivia in the Taproom — Switchgrass Spirits
  Mississippi Culture , 201 S Union St , Staunton
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• End of 1st semester
  Mount Olive CUSD 5 Mount Olive, IL 62069
• Pana at Carlinville
  Carlinville High School , 829 W Main St , Carlinville
  7:00 pm
• Pana Boys Varsity Basketball @ Carlinville
  Carlinville High School , 829 W Main St , Carlinville
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• THIRD ANNUAL GRATEFUL CHRISTMAS!!! — Mississippi Culture
  Mississippi Culture , 201 S Union St , Staunton
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Yona Solutions posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Gillespie. Apply here.
• Illinois Association Of School posted a job opening for Calinville Early Childhood Teacher in Carlinville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gillespie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Staunton

• Staunton Boys Earn 24-Point Victory (stauntonstartimes.com)
• Holiday Dice Challenge Rolls Into Town Dec. 21 (stauntonstartimes.com)

Carlinville

• Carlinville Area Hospital Hosts Blood Drive Dec. 15 (stauntonstartimes.com)
• Carlinville reminds residents of survey deadline (heartlandnewsfeed.com)
• Jersey High Boys Basketball Hosts Annual Toy Drive (riverbender.com)

Litchfield

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-- The Patch AM Team

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