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The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the Cass County Health Department for being named June’s Business of the Month. The clinic opened in 2007 in Virginia and then in 2009 opened a clinic in Beardstown. In 2023 the Beardstown Clinic moved to its current location at 1501 Wall Street. The clinics are currently staffed by two primary physicians as well as two behavioral counselors. The clinic staffs 85 full-time employees along with 36 clinical professionals. The clinic is open Monday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Business of the Month

The Beardstown Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the Cass County Health Department for being named June’s Business of the Month.
The clinic opened in 2007 in Virginia and then in 2009 opened a clinic in Beardstown. In 2023 the Beardstown Clinic moved to its current location at 1501 Wall Street. The clinics are currently staffed by two primary physicians as well as two behavioral counselors. The clinic staffs 85 full-time employees along with 36 clinical professionals.
The clinic is open Monday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Diesel, the dog

Pet of the Week

Diesel, “D”, is about one year old. He is a Lab/ Pit mix. He was hit by a car and is currently healing from a broken pelvis which he had surgery on. He is doing very well recovering and is getting better. He is very playful, sweet, and cuddly. 

Flags fly surrounding the cannon in Art Zeeck Park. Photos by Brittney Taylor

Memorial Day Services in Art Zeeck Park

"The legacy of brave men and women who have fought and died for their country is the freedom we enjoy as Americans."

Lucian Adams 

WWII Army Soldier

Firetruck

DeGeal recognized by fire district

The Ashland Fire Protection District Board voted to recognize resigning firefighter Jeff DeGeal at last week’s meeting for his years of service to the district and its predecessor, the Ashland Volunteer Fire Department. DeGeal is a former chief of the department. While he has resigned, he will remain with the district on auxiliary status.

A truck fire on Thursday, May 23, was determined a total loss, according to Beardstown Acting Fire Chief Brandon Hager.

Truck fire in Beardstown

A truck fire on Thursday, May 23, was determined a total loss, according to Beardstown Acting Fire Chief Brandon Hager.

The fire department recived the call at 9:56 a.m. to Auto Zone/Subway in Beardstown. The truck, owned by Presto-X Exterminator had chemicals on it, but there was no damage or spills of chemicals. Firefighters were on the scene for approximately 35 minutes.

Virginia Masonic Lodge cook-out to benefit summer reading program

Area residents are invited to help the Log Cabin Kids Summer Program by attending the Virginia Masonic Lodge cook-out this Saturday, June 1.

The cook-out will feature fresh grilled bratwurst and jumbo hot dogs. It will be held at the Fast Stop located on the northwest corner of the Ill. Rtes. 125 and 78 junction. Food service will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 1 p.m. or when supplies are exhausted.

Scouts BSA Troop 127 & Cub Scout Pack 127 assist VFW with Memorial Day service. Back row, pictured left to right: Cubmaster Phillip Hadden, Lucas Pherigo, Carsen Hammack, Scoutmaster Randy Pherigo. Front row: Nina Cortes, Bryce Mann, Carter Hammack, Layla Cortes. Photo submitted.

Local Scouts assist VFW with Memorial Day service

Scouts BSA Troop 127 & Cub Scout Pack 127 assist VFW with Memorial Day service. Back row, pictured left to right: Cubmaster Phillip Hadden, Lucas Pherigo, Carsen Hammack, Scoutmaster Randy Pherigo. Front row: Nina Cortes, Bryce Mann, Carter Hammack, Layla Cortes. Photo submitted.

Illinois 103 in Schuyler County to close June 3

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that Illinois 103 between U.S. 24 and U.S. 67 in Schuyler County will close Monday, June 3.

The closure is necessary to remove and resurface more than seven miles of the road. Additional work for this $12 million project includes slope stabilization and guardrail replacement. The stabilization is needed just east of Sand Ridge Road to prevent further deterioration of the slope and to maintain the safety for motorists. With the new driving surface and other improvements, this will help increase the life of the road. Work is expected to be complete by the end of August.

State Fair renovations, repairs underway

Construction crews and Illinois State Fair staff are working hard to finish up renovations to the grounds as the countdown to the 2024 fair continues.

The Illinois State Fair hosts a plethora of construction projects, including phase two renovations to the Illinois State Fair Coliseum and restoration to the Multi-Purpose Arena.

Cass County Courthouse News

Cass County Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia.

Marriages

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Property Transfers

Damian Zuniga, Abigail Perry, Abigail Perry Zuniga, Warranty Deed to Brianna L. Bucy for Lots 11 & 12 in Block 145 of Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.

Wendy Yost, Eric Harbin, WD to Julio Villagomez Torrez, Araceli Martinez, WD for Block 14 of Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.

Josefa Gonzalez, WD to Mario Munoz Gonzalez for Lot 7, Block 20 of Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.