Alderman concerned about new billboard

A new billboard at the end of Wall Street Extension has raised concern with a Beardstown alderman.

Chris Baer brought up the new billboard saying he thought it was unsightly. He said he wants Beardstown to create a billboard ordinance to address height, size and placement. Mayor Tim Harris said this billboard could be an asset and would also allow the city to place important information alerts, weather alerts, etc. free of charge. It also has been cleared by both the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration.