Kristin Jamison named Director of Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Foundation
Kristin Jamison has been named director of the Jacksonville Memorial Foundation, effective Monday, Nov. 3,2025.
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Two separate crashes result in two DUIs
A two-vehicle crash and a Honda moped crash resulted in two people being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on two separate days.
Police news
Evan D. Zimmerman, 27, Beardstown, was ticketed and released for Criminal Trespassing as well as being picked up on a Cass County warrant for Criminal Trespass to a building on July 10. He was given a recognizance and new court date.
ISP partners with SIU/E on cold cases
A partnership between the Illinois State Police (ISP) and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is offering real world experience for the next generation of criminal justice students and aiding ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 special agents working to solve old homicide cases. “The Illinois State Police investigates hundreds of new cases each year, while also following up on cold cases from years past,” said ISP Director Brendan F.
Alderman will remain on Beardstown council
Even though he posted on social media last week that he was resigning from the Beardstown City Council, First Ward Alderman Eric Harbin has changed his mind and withdrawn his resignation. The resignation was effective August 1.
Coulute found guilty of murder
Benchy R. Coulute, 45, Jacksonville, was found guilty of first-degree murder and home invasion by a Cass Coun ty jury on July 18.
Larger-than-acceptable amount of lead, copper in Chapin water
A recent water sampling conducted in the Village revealed a larger-than-acceptable amount of Lead and Copper in the water system. The EPA has suggested a new ortho-phosphate.
Arenzville hosts Auto Show
Thunder in the Park Auto Show will be in Arenzville on August 9. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and there is an entry fee.
Bridge construction in stage two
As summer continue with its unrelenting heat, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) continues repairs on the bridge that connects Beardstown/Cass County to Schuyler County.
Beardstown school increases scores
District Curriculum Director Frank Shaw reported to the Beardstown School Board on July 16th that the district goals of increasing both the math scores and English, Language Arts (ELA) scores by three percent each year have mostly been met.