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January 20, 2021

Information as recorded in the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Divorces: Austin Scott Flynn from Jennifer Ruth Flynn. Chasity Hess from Matthew Erwin.… Login to continue reading Login…

Twenty more COVID cases reported in Cass

January 19, 2021

Virginia- The Cass County Health Department is reporting 20 new cases of Covid-19 since its last update on Friday. Over the weekend, CCHD followed up… Login to continue reading Login…

The Illinois State Capitol is pictured on a quiet afternoon Sunday, Jan. 17 in downtown Springfield. There were no protesters in sight for much of the day despite the heavy Illinois National Guard presence in the streets with military humvees and traffic blockades outside the Illinois Capitol. About 250 Illinois National Guard members were deployed to the Capitol as the FBI warned of armed planned protests at state capitals across the country over the weekend.

Heightened security measures remain in place at Illinois Capitol after quiet weekend

January 19, 2021

By TIM KIRSININKAS Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – While there have been no confirmed threats made against the Illinois Capitol, heightened security measures remain in… Login to continue reading Login…

Gov. JB Pritzker has activated 250 members of the Illinois National Guard amid FBI warnings of potential armed protests at the 50 U.S. state capitols in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Crews on Friday were placing plywood over the windows of the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield.

Pritzker activates National Guard as FBI warns of state capitol protests

January 16, 2021

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has activated 250 members of the Illinois National Guard amid FBI warnings of potential… Login to continue reading Login…

Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (right), D-Peoria, talks with Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, on the morning of the final day of the lame-duck session for the Illinois House of Representatives held Wednesday at the Bank of Springfield Center. Welch today will become the next House speaker. (Credit: Justin L. Fowler of The State Journal-Register)

Welch to become speaker of Illinois House

January 13, 2021

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, will be the next speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives after… Login to continue reading Login…

Wavelengths General Manager Aaron Curtis invites customers with phone, data, and security needs to stop by the company’s new Beardstown location at the Junction of Grand Ave. and Hwys. 67/100/125. (Photo by Brian DeLoche)

Wavelengths opens new cell phone store in Beardstown

January 13, 2021

For the last week, there’s been a difference in “the way we talk around here…” That is if the caller is using a cell… Login to continue reading Login…

Cass Board learns of JBS’ intent to seek property tax reduction

January 13, 2021

JBS, Cass County’s largest employer and tax contributor, intends to file an appeal on its annual real estate tax bill. Mike Barnett broke… Login to continue reading Login…

Pictured is the residence at 140 S. East Street in Virginia where two women were shot and killed and a third victim was injured Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Brian DeLoche.)

Alleged shooter, Robert Harris, makes first appearance in Cass Circuit Court

January 13, 2021

The Cass County man accused in the shooting deaths of Kathleen Wzientek and Brenda Crum now faces the possibility of spending the rest of… Login to continue reading Login…

Drive-up Food Giveaway in Beardstown, Rushville

January 12, 2021

The Central Illinois Food Bank will be distributing free food Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Beardstown Elks Lodge, 205 E. 2nd St. It will… Login to continue reading Login…

Tax Assistance Program for Beardstown Seniors

January 12, 2021

A free Tax Assistance Program is available for Beardstown seniors citizens. Myers and Myers, CPAs, is teaming with the Beardstown Chamber of Commerce to… Login to continue reading Login…