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Beardstown fireworks will go off as planned

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 Warden

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 Bingham

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 Wellenkamp

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,…

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.…