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A-C Central students return with smiling faces

A-C Central students return with smiling faces

    After a period of remote learning due to COVID quarantines amongst district staff, A-C students have returned to class. At last Wednesday’s meeting of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Jim Patterson

Teresa Matthews

    Jim Patterson, 67, of Beardstown passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 at his home.     He was born Feb. 16, 1953, in Beardstown, the son of Robert E. “Pat” and Phyllis M. Schone Patterson. He married Gwen “Tina” McCombs…

Pritzker: Positivity rate still too high in Illinois

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions about the state's COVID-19 response at an update in Chicago Wednesday. (Credit: Blueroomstream.com)

By JERRY NOWICKI, Capitol News Illinois    SPRINGFIELD – While Illinois’ rolling average COVID-19 positivity rates remain lower than surrounding states, Gov. JB Pritzker said… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Dennis K. “Panama” Taber

Nancy O'Hara

    Dennis K. “Panama” Taber, 67, of Rushville died at 12:11 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.     Cremation has been accorded. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Worthington Funeral Home…

Pauline Belville

Pauline Belville

    Pauline Belville, 91, of Beardstown passed away on Sept. 20, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family and love.     Pauline was born Nov. 19, 1928, in Meredosia, the daughter of Russell “Red” and Anna Icke Scott. She…