Millard Florist closing its doors, ending a 90-year era
For Beardstown residents Phyllis and Mike Dour, life as they’ve come to know it is going to change on Friday, July 3. That’s the day… Login to continue reading Login…
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Paul Wesley Sutterfield
Paul Wesley Sutterfield, 69, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. He was a native of Beardstown, graduated from Jerseyville High School and attended…
Linda L. Bailey
Linda L. Bailey, 75, of Beardstown, died Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Cremation rites have been accorded. The family will meet with friends…
Brian Shane Florey
Brian Shane Florey, 56, of Peoria passed away at 1:39 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at OSF Healthcare in Peoria. A graveside service will be held at 1…
Beardstown fireworks will go off as planned
Mayor Leslie Harris told the Beardstown City Council Tuesday night that Beardstown will have fireworks, however, people will be asked to remain in their vehicles… Login to continue reading Login…
Sandra Sue Warden
Sandra Sue Warden, 81, of Beardstown, died Sunday, June 14, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born Feb. 26, 1939, in Beardstown, the daughter of…
Daretta L. Bingham
Daretta L. Bingham, 89, of Macomb and formerly of Beardstown, died peacefully with her two daughters by her side, Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at LaMoine Assisted Living in Macomb.…
Marjorie Lucille Wellenkamp
Marjorie Lucille Wellenkamp, 103, of Jacksonville and formerly of Beardstown, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Nov. 4, 1916,…
Black Lives Matter, March for Justice, June 3, 2020, Beardstown
A Black Lives Matter march was held in Beardstown June 3. Speaking out against discrimination, participants then marched for over 3 miles. For 8 minutes… Login to continue reading Login…
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…