The following students were named to the Illinois College Dean’s List for fall 2022. Luke Settles, senior, Arenzville Ren Parks, senior, Arenzville Blake Marr, senior,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
In last week’s Beardstown City Council report, it was erroneously reported that the police department had worked without a contract for over two years. It… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Jaime Chapman Melissa DeGroot Espinoza, an employee at Beardstown City Hall, has been placed on a administrative leave pending an investigation by Illinois State… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Old Lincoln Courtroom and Museum welcomes author Sam Foster to Beardstown 2:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, February 19. At this appearance, Sam will be discussing the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Jan McGovern Guest speakers addressed the Chandlerville Village Board and indicated they were concerned with the installation of the new pump. Roger Lauder said… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Michael Kloppenburg At last week’s Ashland village board meeting, the board voted to hire Kenneth McCart as the new certified water system operator for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from Premier Coin Laundry, 7th and March Street, Beardstown, early Friday morning. According to Police Chief Martin Coad,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Area residents may notice a low flying helicopter hovering over the Illinois River. According to a press release from, the U.S. Geological Survey, (USGS) on… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
By Sally Lael And the beat goes on…… While we recently honored our own Roy Roberts’ 101st birthday, it was brought to our attention that… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Beardstown Police Officer Ian Dennis expressed his frustration at the Beardstown City Council meeting Tuesday night regarding more delays in signing the police contract. “I’m… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close