News Staff

News Staff

CrimeStoppers to hold annual trivia night

CrimeStoppers will hold it’s 6th annual Trivia Night at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 8th at Bogart’s Banquet Hall in Jacksonville. The fund-raiser will benefit the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Weishaar turns 102

Charles Weishaar

Charles ‘Ike’ Weishaar will celebrate his 102nd birthday on Sunday, January 16, 2022. He was born in Browning, in 1920, where he attended Grade School… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Looking Back

A depiction of the Piasa Bird according to the description given by Father Jacques Marquette.

By Leigh Morris Much like today, legends of of monsters were common among the American Indians who once inhabited this land. Illinois’ best known monster… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Taking time to look back on 2021

Another year has come and gone, and it is fun to look back at the major stories that filled the front pages of the Cass… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Arenzville still working on abandoned vehicles

Christmas in Virginia

By Jan McGovern Attorney Clay Nordsiek indicated to the Arenzville Village Board Monday night that there was some movement on getting the abandoned vehicle problem… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

1987 fourth place team to hold reunion

Entire Team

By Jason Brockschmidt The 1987 Beardstown High School Basketball Team which took home the 4th place trophy in state will hold a 35th year reunion… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Elks Club Hoop Shoot Set

The Beardstown Elks Club Lodge # 1007 will host their Annual Hoop Shoot on Sunday January 9, at the Beardstown High School Gym beginning at… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Chip’s Corner

Don Chipman

Potpourri – The Michigan-Ohio State football game was the most watched game on TV in 2021. A total of 195.8 million viewer tuned in to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close