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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

News Staff

Friday, January 15, 2021

By JERRY NOWICKI
Capitol News Illinois

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

News Staff

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

By JERRY NOWICKI
Capitol News Illinois

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

Brian Deloche

Wednesday, 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 phone and happens to be a US Cellular customer.

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

Brian Deloche

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

JBS, Cass County’s largest employer and tax contributor, intends to file an appeal on its annual real estate tax bill.

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

Brian Deloche

Wednesday, 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 his life behind bars.

Drive-up Food Giveaway in Beardstown, Rushville

News Staff

Tuesday, 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 begin at 10 a.m.

Tax Assistance Program for Beardstown Seniors

News Staff

Tuesday, 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 provide the service.