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Mike McClain and Abraham Lincoln both served in the Illinois Legislature. Not together, of course. Chicago Tribune reporters Jason Meisner and Ray Long shared an interesting tidbit from the criminal defense of McClain, the “retired” Quincy lawyer/lobbyist/insider and consigliere to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Muddy River News linked to it Monday, and it…
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QUINCY — Jason Priest has spoken before the Quincy City Council before, usually talking about nothing that pertains to the meeting at hand. But at Monday night’s meeting, Priest became more outspoken as he was complaining to Mayor Mike Troup that he wasn’t being allowed in the Adams County Courthouse. On December 22, Judge Robert…
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The downsizing and redistricting of Illinois’ Congressional political map was probably going to pit some current members of Congress against each other and that appears to have come to fruition. Freshman Mary Miller of Oakland announced over the weekend she will run for the Republican nomination in the Illinois 15th District. Congressman Rodney Davis of…
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Shelby Wires (29) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Malicious Mischief, Fighting, Trespassing, and Peace Disturbance at 933 N 11th. NTA 125 Una C Henderson (60) of Quincy, reports her 2020 Ford was struck at 8th and Lind. 153 Elvin Ochoa-Montes, 29, Olman Flores, 29, and Lisabeth FunezGaleano, 19, for shoplifting at 1400 Harrison on 12-31-21.…
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As we wrap up 2021, Muddy River News looks back at its most read stories. These are the rankings according to our analytics, not personal preferences. The Breaking News category consists of stories that most of the other local media may or may not have covered as we reacted to the events of the day.…
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QUINCY — A gas leak at a downtown Quincy restaurant forced the evacuation of a quarter of a city block. Quincy Fire Department received the call after 1:40 p.m. Friday. All businesses and residences in the buildings that line the northwest side of Sixth Street were evacuated. The QFD incident commander said Ameren was on…
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This is my last post of 2021. I’ll be enjoying college football, a beverage or two and my fireplace before the sun goes down. The last three years have been such a roller coaster. Personally, our family has survived and thrived despite the many obstacles we have faced. The blessings far outweigh the disappointments. Professionally,…
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The Quincy native and co-founder/chief executive of Tanninger Companies sits down with Muddy River News to talk about the company’s mission, his path, the rebirth of The Patio and giving back to his hometown. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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As we wrap up 2021, Muddy River News looks back at its most read stories. These are the rankings according to our analytics, not personal preferences. The Courts category consists of stories on crimes, lawsuits and other court related actions. Blessing, QMG begin terminating or suspending non-vaccinated employees; legal action filed Monday — This case…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Plan Commission gave approval for a special permit to Alibi Bar, 500 York, to operate as a nightclub. Alibi Bar opened this spring and operates as a bar under City Code, which means they have to close by 1 a.m., and nightclubs are allowed to stay open later under the same…
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QUINCY — Quincy is trying to take another bite at the apple in order to make the Sixth Street Promenade a reality. At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, aldermen unanimously approved a $2.4-million state grant application to help pay for part of the $4.45 million plan to spruce up the two block stretch of Sixth…
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As we wrap up 2021, Muddy River News looks back at its most read stories. These are the rankings according to our analytics, not personal preferences. Here are the most read opinion pieces for 2021: 1. WGEM pounces on digital media newcomer Muddy River News with $1,700 image claim — This was the gift that…
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As we wrap up 2021, Muddy River News looks back at its most read stories. These are the rankings according to our analytics, not personal preferences. The Enterprise Reporting category consists of stories our team broke. It is our most popular original content. WGEM anchor removed for refusing COVID vaccine — Gray Television purchased Quincy…
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QUINCY — Steve Lindsey just wrapped his 10th Season of Toys for Tots. And while he is handing the reins of his sleigh over for next year, his wrapping days aren’t quite done. Toys for Tots is a Marine Corps organization that makes sure as many kids as possible have something under the tree on Christmas…
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We talk with Russ Gengenbacher of Landmark Solar about alternative energy and the incentives someone can utilize if they decide they want solar in their home or business. Muddy River News Business Spotlight is sponsored by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
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QUINCY — Judge Tad Brenner set bond at $350,000 for a Quincy woman who allegedly stole three vehicles, including a police car, as she led officers on a chase in excess of 100 miles per hour Wednesday. Mercedes N. Patterson, 25, was in Adams County Circuit Court Thursday afternoon for her bond hearing. Patterson faces seven…
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Student sections are usually creative and entertaining. Now, it seems, they are clairvoyant. Or maybe I am. During Saturday night’s Quincy High at Quincy Notre Dame basketball game, the QND student section broke out newspapers to pretend to read while the QHS starting lineup was announced. It’s a traditional welcome for many student sections, reading…
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The Father of Christmas stopped by the Muddy River News studios to discuss the most wonderful time of the year and how he has kept so jolly for centuries.
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Muddy River News Business Spotlight is sponsored by Cason, Huff and Schueter Insurance. This week’s guest is Ryan Hildebrand, Manager and Lead Mechanic. He began his career at Madison Davis in 1999. He first graduated from Trek University in 2006 and received certification as a Road Bike and Triathlon Bike Fit Technician in 2013.
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We ask our kids. We ask our spouses. We ask our friends and extended family. What do you want for Christmas? What do we say? What do we really want? Most of you reading this are blessed. You don’t really NEED anything. Certain things would be nice, but most of us just want to be…
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Following an inquiry by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and a story this summer on Muddy River News, the Quincy School Board is exploring moving the district’s Transportation Department to Flinn Stadium. Board member Richard McNay, who is the chairman of the board’s Building Committee, presented a proposal to the full board at Wednesday’s…
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I think the best football team ever was the 1977 Dallas Cowboys, quarterbacked by my childhood idol Roger Staubach and featuring slashing rookie running back Tony Dorsett. Harvey Martin and Randy White led the second generation of the Doomsday Defense after Bob Lilly and Lee Roy Jordan ran Tom Landry’s first successful version of the…
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Jeff Butler of Clean Restoration is a guy you call when you need help. Clean Restoration is a locally owned and operated restoration company serving all of West Central Illinois. When disaster strikes your home or business, from the initial cleanup to the overall reconstruction, Clean Restoration can help. Muddy River News Business Spotlight is…
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QUINCY – Several community business leaders turned out Thursday evening for the annual meeting of the Great River Economic Development Foundation at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. GREDF President Kyle Moore welcomed the crowd as he hosted his first annual meeting leading the organization. The former Quincy mayor took over the helm in June. He said the…
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Should Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) win re-election in 2022, he will represent Illinois’ 15th District, which will include West-Central Illinois. Davis sat down with MRN Publisher/GM J. Robert Gough to discuss redistricting, re-election and the state of politics in Illinois and Washington D.C. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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Bob Gough talks to the Adams County Board Chairman. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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QUINCY – A governing agreement for a new Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation (QRDC) was unanimously approved by the Riverfront Master Plan Steering Committee Thursday evening. The QRDC will consist of a nine-person governing body who all have to live in Adams County. The body will include two city representatives, two county representatives, two park board…
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Major Shelley McClintock of The Salvation Army talks about the charity’s mission during the season of giving. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read Full Article Joseph M Klompien, 29, Quincy for F.T.A. no valid driver’s license in the600 block of Oak. Lodged. 131 Ashanti L Hill, 18, Quincy for criminal damage under $500 and criminaltrespass in the 600 block of harrison drive. Lodged, 120 Wesley D Stevens, 29, Quincy for aggravated assault at 318 MaidenLane. Lodged. 135 William R Tournear,…
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I guess $7.25 million doesn’t buy much these days. For those of us who head west for gas, commute daily for work or just want to escape the People’s Republic of Illinois, it’s great that both bridges are finally open for a better flow of traffic. But the newly “repaired” Memorial Bridge isn’t the smoothest…
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