Illinois
QUINCY — A Quincy man has received multiple sentences following a May conviction for sexual assault and aggravated battery. Adams County State’s Attorney Todd Eyler said Deviak R. Dailing, 31, of Quincy was sentenced Thursday 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for Criminal Sexual Assault consecutive to seven years for Aggravated Battery to…
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QUINCY — Adams County Coroner Scott Graham has released the name of the man killed in the Sunday afternoon motorcycle accident on the city’s north side. James M. Turner, 39, of Quincy, was involved in an accident at N. 26th and Locust on Sunday. He was taken to Blessing Hospital ER and pronounced dead at…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) wrapped up another well-attended and successful Senior Expo in Carthage on July 10 providing vital resources and services to local seniors free of charge. In a press release, Senator Anderson said, “Our seniors play an incredible role in our communities and…
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Randy Reardon, 67, of Herrin for Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud. Lodged 185Davin M. Kinne, 24, of Quincy for theft at 14th and Oak. Lodged 176Nathaniel Parker, 56, of Quincy for aggravated battery and domestic battery at 7th and Lind. Lodged 120Deborah K. Dodd, 68, of Quincy for failure to reduce speed to avoid an…
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Ashley and Brittany jump in the car with Randy to head to the block of York Street and the Dick Bros. Brewery complex. They go spelunking … sort of through the tunnels and end up with martinis. Go figure.
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QUINCY — Town and Country Inn and Suites, located at 110 N. 54th St., will be the venue for the Lincoln-Reagan-Trump Dinner sponsored by the Adams County Republican Central Committee. The evening will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Congresswoman Mary Miller addressing…
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QUINCY — Quincy Humane Society will kick off its 145th anniversary with a celebration from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, at Lorenzo Bull Park, 1550 Maine St. This event launches a year of programs and outreach honoring 145 years of compassionate service to the pets and people of Quincy and the surrounding…
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QUINCY, — Chaddock has announced that its Developmental Trauma and Attachment Program (DTAP) has been officially accepted for listing on the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), marking an important milestone in Chaddock’s mission to strengthen children and families through innovative trauma and attachment-based services. The CEBC is one of the nation’s most respected…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Jered Shoopman and Jacquelyn Shoopman of Mount Sterling sold a residence at 104 W. Union in…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center has announced the return of “Meals with Memorial,” a freezer meal pickup service that provides the community with a convenient way to enjoy delicious, dietitian-approved meals at home. The service will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, in the Health…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough sits down with Adams County Sheriff Tony Grootens to talk about his announcement to seek a second term, what his department has accomplished and what his goals are for the future.
Read Full Article Morill Taylor, 31, of Quincy for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 6th and Broadway. 181Amanda Brown, 44, of Griggsville for Driving While License Suspended and Operating an Uninsured Vehicle at 8th and Broadway. 181Kamia S. Hayes, 42, of Quincy FTA possession of meth in the 800 block of N. 4th. Lodged 120
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QUINCY — Thinking about taking part in those “Christmas in July” specials that some retailers are offering online this month? Online shopping is convenient, but remember to look for the signs of possible phishing scams, misleading ads and lookalike websites before you buy. Online shopping scams are consistently among the riskiest scams reported to BBB…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Carthage Community Center will be the site for a program being presented by the Hancock County Historical Society on Saturday, July 19. Reflections on Early Life and Culture in Hancock County will be presented by well-known Illinois historian John Hallwas. The center is located at 301 E. Main. Hallwas will provide insights…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University has named Anita Hardeman the director of the School of Music, effective July 1. Hardeman joined the faculty of the school in 2013 as an assistant professor of musicology and served as the school’s graduate coordinator from 2019-2024. Hardeman has served as interim director of the School of Music…
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History, hops, and Hollywood come together in Quincy. Don’t miss our exclusive sit-down with the creators of Death of a Brewer, only on Muddy River TV. The team behind Death of a Brewer sat down with Muddy River TV inside Quincy’s own Ratskeller to share the story behind their film—and why they chose our city…
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QUINCY — “Sometimes I get bored, and I think playing games is how to not be bored.” This sales pitch comes from 9-year-old Annabelle Gosney, who attended a recent game night with her family in the well-lit game room of Tabletop Treasure Games. As their fellow patrons played board games like Catastrophe and word-building card…
Read Full Article Dusty J. Peters, 37, of Quincy for Public Drinking at 4800 Maine. NTA 104Niguel O. Griffin, 33, of Quincy for DOC Warrant. Lodged 104Niguel O. Griffin, 33, of Quincy for Intimidation and Criminal Damage to Property. Lodged 104Niguel O. Griffin, 33, of Quincy for Intimidation, Criminal Damage to Property and DOC Parole Violation warrant in…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University will be celebrating the inauguration of its 13th president, Kristi Mindrup, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Mindrup began her term as WIU’s first woman serving as president on Dec. 6, 2024, after previously serving as interim president…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Police Department made one impaired driving arrest, including alcohol and cannabis- related arrests and issued 14 seat belt citations or warnings during the recent Fourth of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI,” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns that ran from June 20 through July…
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CHICAGO — The feds say a man who once had an “unbreakable” bond with former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan should be sentenced to nearly six years in prison, partly for serving as Madigan’s “agent, messenger” and “henchman” in a lengthy conspiracy involving ComEd. Prosecutors said Thursday that Michael McClain’s “tight connection” with the former speaker led…
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QUINCY — A few years ago, Quincy didn’t have a coed Special Olympics softball team. That changed when Coach Jeremy Hinkamper stepped in — and lit a spark. Since fall of 2024, the Quincy Embers have grown from a small group of seven players into a full team of fifteen, competing in tournaments across the…
Read Full Article Erica S. Mayall, 37, of Quincy for Trespassing at 1329 N. 6th. NTA 178Matthew M. Porter, 27, of Quincy for FTA-Trespassing, FTA Possession of Meth, TOF Obstructing Justice and Resisting Arrest. Lodged 162/112Alan Audet reports his blue chopper bicycle stolen from the 500 block of N. 8th on 7/4. 162Benjamin Murphy reports his white/green Nakto…
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QUINCY — A new multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant is in the works for the former Welcome Inn at 200 Maine, according to Quincy Planning Director Jason Parrott. A notice of a public hearing in regard to securing a special permit for the project could be found in front of the property…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Medical Group (QMG) Foundation has announced that the 25th annual Bridge the Gap to Health Race raised more than $70,000 to support individuals and families across the region through its Community Impact Fund. For 25 years, Bridge the Gap has united the community in a shared mission to improve lives—and this…
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