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Truman: America’s exemplar of courage

Leigh Morris

    When asked to name America’s greatest presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln always top the list. Though historians typically rank Harry S. Truman in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Memorial warns of scam attempts

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    SPRINGFIELD – Memorial Health System last Thursday warned the public about an attempted scam involving phone calls that appear to originate from the system’s… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Bluffs hires new police chief

   Bob Smith has been chosen as incoming police chief for the village of Bluffs. He will assume duties on Jan. 1, replacing current Chief… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Misunderstanding may have produced negative TIF vote

Area Schools

   A lack of communication could have been the reason that the Beardstown School District #15 voted against the recertification of Beardstown’s TIF.    There… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Beardstown City Council buys police cars, rescue boat

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   Christmas arrived a little early for Beardstown’s police, and fire/rescue departments as the City Council approved the purchase of two new Dodge Durango patrol… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Pritzker touts promising vaccine data

Bonnie Blue, a Chicago resident who took part in a clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine, speaks via videoconference during Gov. JB Pritzker's daily media briefing Tuesday to encourage everyone to take the vaccine once it becomes available. (Credit: Blueroomstream.com)

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois    SPRINGFIELD – As COVID-19 infection rates continued to fall Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker said the first delivery of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close