Cass County government, school meetings
Beardstown City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 at 105 W.
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Illinois State Police graduates largest cadet class in 25 years ISP
The Illinois State Police (ISP) today graduated the largest cadet class in the last 25 years. ISP welcomed 95 new troopers today from Cadet Class 150 at a graduation ceremony at the Westside Christian Church in Springfield.
Interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is among the most revered figures in American history. Born in Kentucky on February 12, 1809, Lincoln served as the sixteenth president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865.
Giannoulias Awards $20 Million in Grants to Benefit Illinois Libraries
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is awarding nearly $20 million in grant funding to libraries across the state to ensure access to quality resources and programming for all Illinois residents, Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced. Area libraries receiving per-capita grants include: Ashland-Prairie Skies Public Library District-$10,432.68 Beardstown-Houston Memorial Public Library-$8,777.73 Rushville-Rushville Public Library-$4,432.38 Virginia-Virginia Public Library-$2,23315 “A library is more than just a building with books, it’s the epicenter of opportunity, discovery and community connection,” Giannoulias said.
Free Community Skin Cancer Screening July 26
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital and Simmons Cancer Institute will offer a free community skin cancer screening event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 26, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St.
Crime Stoppers announce statistics
Morgan, Scott, Cass Crime Stoppers recently announced the second quarter numbers for the organization. There was an increase of 13 in tips received as well as an increase of two in arrests made.
Beardstown Area Community choir presents "United"
Beardstown Area Community Choir will present “United,” a celebration of music and community at 3:00 p.m. this Sunday, July 13 at the Beardstown High School Auditorium, 500 East 15th Street.
New radios, tasers for Beardstown PD
The Beardstown City Council met for a short meeting Tuesday night to approve the bid from GTSI for Kenwood Multi-Band Radio system for the Beardstown Police Department in the amount of $157,058 after the trade-in of five radios on hand. All members present voted yes.
Beardstown C.O.N.N.E.C.T June Yards of the Month
stand alone photos
Queens crowned
Cass County Junior Show Queen for 2025 is Kenzie Meyer of Arenzville. The 2025 Miss Cass County Fair Queen is Kaylee Beck of Arenzville.