Illinois
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Challenges in recruiting qualified early learning teachers and other staff, along with the cost of administering and maintaining the center, caused officials at Illini Community Hospital to close its child care center permanently as of Feb. 28. “The teachers and staff of our center are exceptionally skilled and passionate about educating and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center has unveiled the award winners of the 30th annual Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Area Artist Showcase. This year’s exhibition featured 99 juried pieces from artists across a 20-county region, celebrating depth and diversity of artistic expression. The Best of Show award went to Debra K. Scoggin-Myers of…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The McDonough County Community Foundation recently announced a donation from Genie Marshall to support the Macomb agriculture program with the “Phil Marshall Agriculture in Classroom Fund” at the Macomb Middle School. Phil Marshall, who farmed several acres east of Macomb for over 40 years and passed away in 2010, was always supportive…
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QUINCY — When asked what jumped out at him when looking at the annual report for the Quincy Police Department for 2023, Chief Adam Yates didn’t hesitate. Of the nearly 30,000 calls for service made last year, Yates pointed to three in particular — the murder of Becky Bliefnick on Feb. 24, the shooting death of Dana…
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Kristina Pepper, 43, Quincy for Theft Under $500.Derrell McDore, 25, Quincy for FTA Speeding. 130Imade A. Seputra, 29, Quincy for leaving the scene and no valid DL. NTA 176Jacob Jobe, 27, Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed.Cystal Gilbert, 39, Quincy for Seatbelt Required.Kent Brotherton, 52, Camp Point for Speeding.Emma Ozbelent, 21, Quincy for Speeding.Apen Pryor,…
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QUINCY — Xavier Richardson, a 14-year old freshman at Quincy High School, along with several of his friends, adopted a Salvation Army kettle on Saturday, Nov. 23, in front of Sam’s Club and took turns ringing the bell for 10 hours. The students also brought musical instruments to play Christmas music. Through the efforts of…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Shane Senoski of Gallup, New Mex., and Ashleigh Davis of Hannibal, Mo., at 8:44 a.m. Nov. 3, 2024.A girl was born to Aaron and Krystal Conrad of Hannibal, Mo., at 2:02 a.m. Nov. 15, 2024.A girl was born to Ross and Kacie Knight of Mendon at 2:21 p.m.…
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QUINCY- Small Business Saturday is this weekend, Nov. 30 in The District with exclusive deals, holiday treats and festive activities at many downtown retailers. “It’s important for The District to keep this as a holiday, because most, if not all, downtown businesses are small,” Executive Director of The District, Brianna Rivera said. “They’re locally owned,…
Read Full Article Mckenna K. Livengood, 29, 619 S. 14th St. for Leaving the Scene of an Accident at 619 S. 14th St. Lodged 107Jones H. Petty, 20, 2439 Bradmoor Ave. for Operating Uninsured at 3rd St. and Maine St. 151Chree D. Bolin, 33, Barry for Speeding at Gardner Expressway and Jackson St. 147Tosha M. Weir, 50, New…
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QUINCY — The cause of a fire on Wednesday afternoon at a structure fire in a home at 1631 N. Fifth was labeled as undetermined pending further investigation. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 1:27 p.m. Wednesday. The home was believed to be vacant. Engine companies No. 4, No. 2 and No. 6 and…
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MACOMB, Ill. – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 arrested Christopher Michael Metcalf, 43, of Macomb for possession of child pornography, a Class 2 felony. A press release from the Illinois State Police said the West Central Illinois Task Force initiated an investigation in October 2024 after learning a subject in the…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man who was just days away from a trial for an attempted first-degree murder charge for ramming his vehicle into a vehicle driven by his estranged wife has pled guilty to a lesser charge and has been sentenced to two years of probation. Carl E. Douglas II, 48, appeared Wednesday morning with…
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QUINCY — Rick and Trish Rettke of Quincy are the new owners of Winner’s Wash and The Liquor Booth, having purchased the businesses and properties from Adam and Jessica Booth. The Rettkes said they look forward to providing the same service and quality products and services that customers have come to expect, while also introducing…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 14 to celebrate the recent opening of Eras Vintage Resale and Rentals at 127 E. Calhoun. The business is housed in the bright green building next to Domino’s. Owner Kiley Lee has fulfilled her dream of…
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QUINCY — Kelly Pierceall recently was recognized as the November 2024 Employee of the Month at SIU Center for Family Medicine in Quincy. Pierceall has worked as a medical office specialist for 17 years, providing support to the SIU team and patients. Her responsibilities include sorting all incoming documents, ensuring they reach the proper destination,…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 11/16/2024:James A. Shanks, Rushville struck a deer on US 24/Ripley.Leverda M. Marvel, Mt. Sterling struck a deer on Cr350E. 11/20/2024:Randy L. Suiter, Jacksonville: Struck a deer on IL 99/1050E St.…
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QUINCY — It was a packed house in the Quincy City Council chambers Tuesday night for the Quincy Plan Commission meeting — and a roundabout wasn’t even on the agenda. The commission denied Mill Creek Water District’s request for a special permit to build a 120-foot tall, 250,000 gallon water tank in a residentially-zoned area.…
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Ashley F. Schroder, 37, last known address in the 400 block of North Warsaw in Ursa, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for burglary and leaving the scene of an accident. Schroder is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes. Call the Quincy Regional…
Read Full Article Crystal Strawn, 51, 1139 Hutmacher for speeding at 22nd and Broadway.Iysis Brown, 23, 1034 N. 5th for speeding at 38th and Maine.Steven Ferguson, 52, 2015 Spruce St. for operating uninsured vehicle at 20th and Broadway. 147Stacey Wombles reports the theft of a black Jestson Atlas brand battery operated bicycle from outside of 339 Cedar on…
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MEREDOSIA, Ill. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, requests a public review of the draft supplemental environmental assessment titled “LaGrange Lock and Dam 1,200 Foot Lock” dated Nov. 2024. The public is invited to submit comments for this project until Jan. 3. The district proposes to build an approximately 1,200-foot lock chamber at…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently announced the cast members of “SIX: Teen Edition,” who will tell the story of Henry VIII’s six wives. The nine queens are: “SIX: Teen Edition” is under the direction of education director Brendan Shea. In a press release, Shea said, “This is not your typical musical, but a dynamic,…
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QUINCY — Merry Market, a micro pop-up shop, will take over Studio 125 in downtown Quincy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. This one-day-only shopping event celebrates Small Business Saturday by showcasing a lineup of local artisans and makers. The vendor lineup is: “The elves have been busy crafting one-of-a-kind items you won’t…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council passed an amended resolution during its Monday night meeting that could increase the Quincy Public Library’s levy request to 15 cents per $100 of equalized assessed value (EAV) and increase the aggregate property tax levy by 24.49 percent. That decision also means the City Council must have a public…
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QUINCY — Aldermen learned during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting that work on the outside of Quincy’s City Hall is near completion, and work on the inside of City Hall is about to get started. They approved invoices from Klingner and Associates totaling $73,246.78 for construction administration services for the City Hall renovations. Aldermen…
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