Hi Gillespie! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Gillespie Fish Fry at Gillespie Fire Department
- Gillespie Fourth Friday September 2026
- GMC Pumpkin Patch at Gillespie Methodist Church
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
- Monday: Cooler with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 68, low: 58.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, cool and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
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★ Featured events ★
Friday September 25
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Gillespie Fish Fry →
Gillespie Fire Department, 901 Springfield Road, Gillespie
4:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday September 21
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East Alton-Wood River at Staunton →
Staunton IL
5:00 pm
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Chess Grandmaster Masterclass and Lecture →
Carlinvile Library, 510 N. Broad St, Carlinville
5:00 pm
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Litchfield JV Football @ Southwestern →
Southwestern Middle School, 8226 IL-111, Piasa
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
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Pre-K Storytime →
Carlinville Public Library, 510 N Broad, Carlinville
10:00 am
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Carlinville Boys Varsity Soccer @ Southwestern →
Southwestern Middle School, 8226 IL-111, Piasa
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
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IL FARM Distribution | Madison County Mobile Pantry (Madison County, IL) →
Madison County Mobile Pantry, 209 S Main St., New Douglas
8:30 am
Thursday September 24
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CAH&C Girls Night Out: Sip & Shop →
Bates Building - Macoupin Co. Fair Grounds, 21368 Rte 4, Carlinville
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Staunton Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Southwestern →
Southwestern Middle School, 8226 IL-111, Piasa
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have been there several times & enjoyed the food each time.
I even took a carry out home for my husband & he enjoyed it immensely! (Nextdoor Mor St)
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Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in GILLESPIE, IL S02859 in Gillespie. Apply here.
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FKG Oil Company (dba Moto & MotoMart Convenience Stores) posted a job opening for Convenience Store Associate in Gillespie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gillespie here.
🗞 Nearby News
Staunton
- Nonprofit to pay year of living expenses for family of fallen Staunton police officer (kmov.com)
- Cody Gonterman (1994–2026) of Staunton, IL (riverbender.com)
Carlinville
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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