By BEN ORNER Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – In the early weeks and months of COVID-19’s presence in Illinois, state health leaders have cautioned… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Illinois will advance to the “Recovery” phase of Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan to incrementally reopen the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker spent much of the day Wednesday in downstate Illinois, where he observed flood… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Larry Lee Hall, 78, of rural Virginia died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown is in charge of…
For the first time since April 17, a week has passed with no new COVID-19 cases being reported. “I’m crossing my fingers and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
A lower than expected flood crest will allow all traffic on the Illinois River to continue. In a teleconference meeting, members of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
“Frontline worker” is a term we hear a lot since the start of the pandemic. The spotlight is often – and rightfully so –… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
A Memorial Day tribute organized by several area residents was held Monday morning at Art Zeeck Park in Beardstown after the cancellation of the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Beardstown Savings, after passing out snacks for 11 weekends, has ended its food distribution. The distribution was started after schools were closed in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By David V. Miller Following temperature checks at the door and the 10 people in attendance getting seated, the Beardstown Board of Education held… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close