What is east gillespie illinois?

I'm sorry, as an AI language model, I don't have access to current events or localized information. However, East Gillespie is a small town located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States with a population of approximately 279 people. It is north of Gillespie, Illinois, which has a larger population of around 3,200 people. The town is primarily a residential area with a few small businesses and shops. Its residents are served by the Gillespie Community Unit School District 7, which runs an elementary and high school for the area.