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Board praises A-C staff on remote learning

By Michael Kloppenburg     Members of the A-C Central School Board praised the staff’s handling of remote learning needs imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. At… Login to continue reading Login…

Beardstown Library offering curbside pickup

    The Beardstown Houston Memorial Library will be offering curbside, no-contact pickup starting Monday, June 8. Library cardholders will be able to place a hold… Login to continue reading Login…

Gov. JB Pritzker talks about the recently concluded legislative session during a news conference Sunday in office at the Capitol in Springifield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

Despite budget approval, much is in limbo after session

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois     SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers approved a state operating budget shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday, but despite the passage of… Login to continue reading Login…

Virginia graduation parade.

Virginia Graduation Parade

Virginia High School seniors were honored in a graduation parade held Friday, May 22. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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Driver Charged

The driver of an SUV was ticketed after the vehicle she was driving struck a parked car and overturned near the intersection of 13th and… Login to continue reading Login…

That’s a lot of groceries —Pictured are Joanne Anderson, representing the Cass County Food Pantry, and Chris Barrett, Cass County Division President for Petefish, Skiles & Co. Bank, with a check for the food pantry. (Photo provided.)

Petefish, Skiles secures food pantry donation

    Petefish, Skiles & Co. Bank secured $20,000 in COVID-19 relief grants through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s COVID-19 Relief Program for three… Login to continue reading Login…

Beardstown Police News

    Sarah L. Bennett, 34, of Beardstown was ticketed May 16 for DUI, aggravated DUI, felony driving w/license revoked, possession of controlled substance, improper lane… Login to continue reading Login…

Chapin Village Board debates fair utility tax distribution

    Chapin Village Board members discussed how the utilities taxes are distributed at its May meeting.     Currently proceeds from the tax are shared among… Login to continue reading Login…