Business of the Month for May
Beardstown Chamber of Commerce. has announced that Beardstown True Value Hardware is the Business of the Month for May.
Bread of Love June 2 – 6
Monday - Sloppy Joe on bun, roast potatoes, pit beans, melon, milk
Pet of the Week
Starlet was born in March of 2024. She is a very lovable girl who likes to play.
Top tips to stay safe this summer
t’s time to enjoy the great outdoors and warm weather. The American Red Cross wants everyone to have a safe summer and offers steps they can follow.
University/College News
Illinois Wesleyan University’s Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2024-25 academic year consisted of 812 students from 29 states and 27 countries . To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.
Menard Electric awards scholarship to BCA graduate
Menard Electric Cooperative General Manager Alisha Anker was honored to present a $1,500 Scholarship to Benjamin Wubker at Beardstown Christian Academy’s graduation ceremony.
Lest we forget
Beardstown Memorial Day Service
Virginia BBQ Jr. Miss contestants
stand alone photos
Beardstown Board swears in new members
New members of the Beardstown School Board were sworn in at its regular meeting May 21. The board approved the results of the April 1, 2025 election of the “new” Board of Education members. The board then adjourned.
Beardstown farmer wins National Award in Soybean Yield Contest
Beardstown, IL, farmer Jarod Stock was recently honored among the region’s highest-producing soybean farmers in the 2024 Asgrow ® Brand National Yield Contest. Stock won the award with an impressive yield of 103 bushels per acre with Asgrow AG33XF3 Brand.