Decline and fall of Bishop Hill
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Following the murder of Bishop Hill founder Erik Janson, his widow gained control of the colony.
Photo Galleries
5 brothers who died in WWII
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The five Sullivan brothers of Waterloo, Iowa, died together at the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942.
Conference champs 1936, 1946, 2019
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Beardstown’s High School football team is having an amazing year. Coach Robbie Howard has been an inspiration to both the team and the community spirit as he heads toward his fourth year here.
Goal reached !
Wed, 11/06/2019 - 14:43
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The Cass County Food Pantry has received overwhelming support from every area of the entire county from their call for help.
Beardstown council recognizes football team and hears about tiny homes for veterans
Wed, 11/06/2019 - 14:42
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At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Beardstown City Council, representatives from 2x4s for Hope told the council about their organization, which builds tiny homes (460 square feet) for veterans.
Cass County Courthouse News
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Marriages
Michael Arlie Dewitt, Meredosia, and Taylor Ann Hudson, Meredosia.
Blake M. Harn, Beardstown, and Madalyn Grace Trone, Frederick.
Property Transfers
Beardstown Police Report
Wed, 11/06/2019 - 14:40
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Joseph C. Coats Jr, 22, Beardstown was ticketed on October 29 for driving an uninsured motor vehicle and a written warning for no registration plate light.
Wayne Allen “Butch” Montgomery
Wed, 11/06/2019 - 14:38
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Wayne Allen “Butch” Montgomery, 72, Beardstown, died Thursday, October 31 at Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
Wilbur "Bish" Buescher
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Wilbur “Bish” Buescher, 94, of Beardstown, died Tuesday, October 29 at his home.
Frederick H. “Fred” Hardwick
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Frederick H. “ Fred” Hardwick, 73, Peoria, and formerly of Beardstown, died Monday, November 4, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Julie Ann Page Lashbrook
Wed, 11/06/2019 - 14:36
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Julie Ann Lashbrook, 51, of Pleasant View, passed away at 5:19 a.m. October 30, at her residence. She was born on April 6, 1968 in Beardstown, IL a daughter of James Sr.
Karen Riley Simonds
Wed, 11/06/2019 - 14:35
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Karen R. Simonds, 59, Jacksonville, formerly of Virginia, passed away Monday, October 28 at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville.