Beardstown water treatment plant damaged by severe weather

BEARDSTOWN, Illinois (NEWS3) — As a rash of severe storms moved across western Illinois Saturday afternoon.

According to the Beardstown fire department, the town’s water treatment facility was damaged by the storm.

Residents are asked to conserve water as crews try to restore water service to the town.

The Wall Street extension is also blocked due to the storm.

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