Hit-and-run injures woman; business reports break-in

Beardstown Police is seeking information on a hit and run accident that occured on March 24. The above pictured vehicle was seen leaving the scene. If you have any information about this accident contact the Beardstown Police Department at 217-323-3131.

Hit-and-run injures woman; business reports break-in

A Beardstown woman was injured and the driver sped away Sunday night at 3rd and State Street, near the Beardstown Lincoln Museum.Ruth Illias, 53, Beardstown, was struck by a white, newer-model Grand Jeep Cherokee at 5:49 p.m. Sunday, March 24. When officers arrived Illias was experiencing pain and was transported to an area hospital by Beardstown Ambulance.