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Friday, April 26, 2013  The Illinois River surpassed the flood record that was set back in 1943. Officials now say the river will crest later this week at 29.9 feet.

Monday, April 22, 2013  While the Mississippi is slowly dropping ... the opposite is true for the Illinois River. See what's going on in Beardstown, Meredosia and Naples Illinois.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The response in the call spurred criticism from family members of Bud and Janette Krohe. A fire destroyed the trailer where the father and daughter were staying.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Marvin Krohe says he had no idea why it took firefighters at least 25 minutes to get to his brother's mobile home fire last year.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Cargill was cited with three safety violations for failing to protect workers from unexpected start-up of machines at its Beardstown pork processing facility.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Mt. Sterling man sentenced in high speed chase

Friday, September 14, 2012  Large scale meth lab seized in second of two meth busts in Beardstown on Friday.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Ongoing investigation could lead to more arrests

Friday, August 24, 2012  Beardstown's Cargill plant is still in negotiations with its union, despite two rejected contract offers.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Ansell Hawkeye plans to close its production operations in Beardstown by October.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Beardstown voters will decide whether to allow the city to negotiate cheaper electricity rates.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  An early morning standoff in Beardstown ended without injury Tuesday, according to Police Chief Tom Schlueter.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Immigrants living in Beardstown now have a chance to change their status. The First Evangelical Lutheran Church is hosting an immigration and citizen workshop Sunday.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Beardstown Park District is seeking help where ever they can get it to build a new public pool.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Beardstown church to host citizenship informational meeting.