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A group of about 50 protesters took to the streets of Beardstown June 3. The march ended with the group kneeling in the street for eight minutes, 46 seconds to represent the last moments of Minnesota resident George Floyd’s life as he lay handcuffed with a police officer’s knee on his neck. (Photo by Brian DeLoche) For more photos go to News/ Photos Gallery.

Protesters take to Beardstown streets

   Marked by tears, frustration, anger and a call for change, a rally for Black Lives Matter was held in Beardstown Wednesday,  June 3, culminating… Login to continue reading Login…

John Best

John Best

    John Best, 87, of Peoria, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, at his home with his family by his side.     He was born June 17, 1932, in Beardstown…

Beardstown city employees removed trash items from the town’s yard-waste dump site this week.

City restricts hours at brush site

    The gate to the yard-waste dump site in Beardstown will now be open only during weekday hours due to improper dumping of trash items.… Login to continue reading Login…

Beardstown Police News

    David G. Campbell, 62, of Beardstown was ticketed May 20 for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper use of registration or title and driving… Login to continue reading Login…

Michael A. LaMaster

Michael A. LaMaster

    Michael A. LaMaster, 46, of Beardstown died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his home.     He was born June 15, 1973, in Jacksonville, the son of William Harold, Sr.…

Carol Jean Lang

Carol Jean Lang

    Carol Jean Lang, 78, of Havana and formerly of Beardstown, died at 11:03 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.     She was…

Karen Sue Cox

    Karen Sue Cox, 66, of Beardstown passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at her home.     She was born April 27, 1954, in Beardstown, the daughter of Lee Robert…

John L. Conner

John “Jack” L. Conner, Jr.

    John “Jack” L. Conner, Jr., of Springfield passed away at 11:26 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center.     John was born in Beardstown on Aug. 15,…

Carol Jean Lang

    Carol Jean Lang, 78, of Havana passed away at 11:03 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.       Graveside services will be…