John P. “Jaybird” McGovern, 53, of Bechtelsville, husband of Carol A. (Scheetz) McGovern, passed away on Saturday, March 28, at his home, with his family close to him. Born in Philadelphia, he was the ...

July 15--In dealing with the travails of serving as a spokesman and strategist for myriad Illinois Republican candidates, John McGovern stayed true to his beliefs in policy and civility even as public ...