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QUINCY — The Quincy Service Club is giving people an opportunity to recognize someone who has been a selfless volunteer or has worked tirelessly on behalf of the community. The club will present its 73nd annual Golden Deeds award during a luncheon in May at the Elks Club. The club is accepting nominations through March…
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LIBERTY, Ill. — The Adams County Beef Producers and Beef Auxiliary held its 49th annual meeting and banquet on Jan. 25 at St. Brigid’s Hall, and Lily Baker was crowned the Adams County Beef Queen and Tucker Shupe was crowned the Adams County Beef Ambassador. The queen and ambassador each received a $1,500 scholarship. Baker…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department conducted an operation Friday morning with the Federal Bureau of Investigation at locations in Quincy. A tactical operation at the Atrium Hotel, 201 S. Third, started at approximately 6:45 a.m. The FBI also had officers at 730 E. Brennan Drive behind the Quincy Town Center and on Jefferson between Fifth…
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QUINCY — Republican 5th Ward Alderman Mike Rein said he’s hearing no complaints as he goes door-to-door leading up to next Tuesday’s primary election where he faces a challenge from buisnesswoman Laura McReynolds. “They’re telling me they’re voting for me. They tell me that I’ve done a good job, and they want me to stay…
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QUINCY — Adams County Clerk Ryan A. Niekamp says his office will be open for early voting from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, for the consolidated primary election for the City of Quincy. “This is a great opportunity for voters to cast their ballots at a time that is convenient for them,”…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Evan Miller of Mendon and Taylor Webster of Quincy at 1:51 a.m. Feb. 9, 2025.A boy was born to Nick and Kaylee Quinn-Gilbert of Hannibal, Mo., at 6:44 p.m. Feb. 9, 2025.A girl was born to John and Elise Reinhardt III of Quincy at 11:46 p.m. Feb. 9,…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health will hold a free screening called “Listen to Your Heart” to detect heart valve disease from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the community room of Bella Ease, 721 Broadway. No registration is required. A healthcare provider will listen with a stethoscope to the heart of people ages…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police made an arrest Wednesday night after the second instance of gunfire on the city’s south side. At about 10:20 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of S. 14th in reference to a shots fired. Upon arrival, officers were told that a fight had occurred and one shot was fired. Two…
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QUINCY — An advocate for safe and livable housing hopes to unseat a long-serving politician, facing opposition for the first time, in the Democratic primary for 7th Ward alderman and earn a seat on the Quincy City Council. The primary election is set for Feb. 25. With no Republicans filing to run in the 7th…
Read Full Article Paulla Meyer, 41, 910 Joshua St. for felony retail theft at 3701 Broadway. Lodged 122Leandre Wittner, 24, 630 Maine St. for improper lane usage at 3rd and State. 186Connie Hiland, 58, 1120 Ohio, Apt. A for unsafe backing on roadway and operating uninsured vehicle at 5th and Vermont. 186Nathan M. Hoover, 31, 1237 Hampshire for…
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QUINCY – Quincy Police responded to a report of shots being fired near a neighborhood park Wednesday afternoon. At about 3 p.m. Wednesday, officers were called to the 1800 block of Van Buren near Johnson Park. Upon a search of the area, officers located shell casings on the scene. During the investigation, several people were…
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QUINCY — The trial for a Quincy man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder and four other felony charges stemming from a July 6 shooting incident in the TJ Maxx parking lot at the Prairie Trails Crossing shopping center now is on the June docket. The trial for Alan Pacheco, 22, was stricken from the December…
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QUINCY — The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes, presented by Springfield Clinic, will take place Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Quincy University football and lacrosse stadium, 1301 N. 20th. Registration will begin at 10:45 a.m., with the plunge starting at noon. Registered participants must raise a minimum of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Scottish Rite Masons will hold an Adams County Bicentennial Trivia Night on Saturday, March 1, at the handicapped-accessible Ansar Shrine Belgian Hitch, 2640 S. 12th. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. with trivia beginning at 6 p.m. Trivia questions will be based on facts and history of Adams County as prepared by…
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QUINCY — Director of Administrative Services Jeff Mays spent about 20 minutes during Tuesday’s Quincy City Council meeting making a presentation and taking questions from aldermen about a proposed 1 percent municipal grocery tax that will replace a state tax that will sunset on Jan. 1, 2026. A third reading and a vote on the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council at its Tuesday meeting approved a bid of $6,917,962 from Rees Construction Co. for the lead water main replacement project from 12th to 24th Streets on Broadway. When Alderman Greg Fletcher (R-1) asked Jeffrey Conte, director of public works, if the project was a prelude to the eventual repaving of Broadway,…
Read Full Article Jared L. Gutting-English, 35, Quincy for No Valid DL at N. 5th St. and Hampshire St. 261Jarod L. Clark II, 32, Quincy for Suspended Registration at N. 18th St. and Broadway St. 181Patrick M. Milhauser, 51, Quincy for Speeding and FTA Criminal Trespassing at N. 16th St. and Chestnut St. Lodged 145Terra L. Forrester, 49,…
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QUINCY — The Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Focused Schools conference at Chaddock’s Dr. Debbie Reed Center for Excellence on March 5-6 promises to deliver impactful sessions for educators, administrators and professionals committed to creating trauma-informed and resilient schools. This year’s keynote speakers are: Leslie Hansen Vigor, director of social-emotional learning at ROE1, will present on “Proactive Use of…
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QUINCY — Kyle Venvertloh recently joined the Blessing Foundation board of trustees, assuming the seat of John Flynn, who retired after 24 years of service. A Quincy resident, Venvertloh is general manager of Quincy Recycle. He has a master of business administration degree from Quincy University and a bachelor of science degree from Illinois Wesleyan…
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QUINCY — Three men with little or no political experience hope to unseat incumbent Ken Hultz to win the Republican primary for 3rd Ward alderman and earn a seat on the Quincy City Council. The primary election is set for Feb. 25. With no Democrats filing to run in the 3rd Ward, the Feb. 25…
Read Full Article Cass D. Tasco, 34, Homeless for Criminal trespass at 200 N. 8th. NTA 161Cass D. Tasco, 34, Homeless for Criminal trespass to state supported property (Lampe). NTA 108James A. Cook, 52, 2201 Elm for Expired Registration and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 10th and Broadway. NTA 130Logan M. Dean, 23, 1719 Jackson for Failure to…
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Heather M. Osborne, 26, last known address in the 900 block of North Seventh in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for home invasion and driving on a suspended license. Osborne is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) continues its Pathway Days initiative with Transfer Pathway Day from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. This event is designed for students planning to attend JWCC before transferring to a four-year university, as well as any high school students who are undecided about their academic…
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CHICAGO — The attorney for Michael McClain said he and his client were “pleased and relieved” after Wednesday’s decision by a federal jury not to convict the longtime statehouse lobbyist from Quincy. Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan was convicted Wednesday on public corruption charges after a federal jury found him guilty on…
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CHICAGO — A veteran Illinois statehouse reporter said he believed former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s decision to testify in the federal case against him “backfired.” Ray Long, who has covered Illinois state government for the Chicago Tribune since 1998 and wrote the 2022 book “The House That Madigan Built,” was in court for much…
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