Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — A hearing was set to argue new motions filed by the state’s attorney’s office in the case of Carl Douglas II, the Quincy man charged with attempted first-degree murder for allegedly ramming his Tesla several times into a vehicle driven by his estranged wife. The motions to compel production of Douglas’s cell phone…
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QUINCY – State senators Jil Tracy of Quincy and Neil Anderson of Andalusia, and state representatives Randy Frese of Paloma, Norine Hammond of Macomb and C.D. Davidsmeyer of Murrayville are partnering with The Kroc Center to host a free senior adult health fair from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Kroc Center,…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College (JWCC) invites prospective students, parents and community members to the JWCC agriculture open house to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Oct. 14, at the JWCC Agriculture Education Center, 37803 Illinois 104 in Baylis. The open house will provide an opportunity for people to learn…
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QUINCY — Quincy Firefighters responded to small structure fire on the front porch of a one story residential house on Tuesday night. At 9:17 P.M. the Quincy Fire Department received the call of a fire at 827 Adams Street. The first fire crew arrived on scene at 9:19 P.M. and found a small fire on…
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QUINCY — Jim Hansen has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers,one of the premier legal associations in the United States and Canada. Approximately 900 Fellows and guests from across North America gathered in Nashville,Tennessee to discuss issues important to the profession and to induct 88 new Fellows,including Hansen. Founded in 1950,…
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Anniversary? What? The Scoreboard has been around forever! But it’s the first anniversary of the Patterson family owning the corner sports bar. Big celebration Saturday at 8th and York and Jimmie shows off some new bourbon selections.
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Kaleb A. Ulrich, 25, 2122 Sunny Lane on a Warrant-Criminal Trespass to land. Lodged 173Natalie N. Crowlie, 19, 20626 State Highway 6, Lewistown, Mo., for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 173Alayna K. Schlipman, 22, 2602 Dundee for Expired Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 180Dustin L. Buss, 35, of 705 N. 3rd for Aggravated Battery and…
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QUINCY — After months of anticipation, Raising Cane’s finally opened Tuesday in Quincy at 3601 Broadway. More than 100 people were in line at the grand opening. Cane’s offered its usual menu of chicken, Texas toast, coleslaw and, of course, Cane’s sauce. The restaurant is open from 10 a.m. to midnight Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce for her contributions to the defense of free enterprise and job opportunities for all Illinoisans. Tracy also received the chamber’s inaugural Bridge Builder award, which recognizes two lawmakers from each legislative chamber who…
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QUINCY — Three new hospitalists — a physician or nurse practitioner who takes care of only admitted hospital patients — recently joined the Blessing Hospital staff. Eric Gladstone is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at…
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QUINCY- The golden age musical hit, “Hello, Dolly!” presented by Quincy Senior High School. The show will be presented on the QHS stage at 7:00 p.m. Nov. 6, 7, 8, and 9 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 10. Tickets go on sale October 21. Tickets are $20 for students, $22 for seniors, and $25 for…
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Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum to mark 166th anniversary of debate with musical presentation Thursday
QUINCY — October marks the 166th anniversary of Quincy’s Lincoln-Douglas debate. To recognize this anniversary, the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum at 128 N. Fifth will hold a History Happy Hour program on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the museum with a special musical presentation by author and musician Mike Anderson. Known as “The Dulcimer Guy,” Anderson is…
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QUINCY — Two semi-trucks are on the road following a successful campaign to collect donations for flood victims in North Carolina on Sunday afternoon. The drive was held in the Sam’s Club parking lot at 700 N. 54th Street. Bottled water, diapers and food items were some of the most commonly donated items. Several bags…
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QUINCY — The issue of the roundabout about 48th and State still can’t find the right exit. After Adams County reached out to the City of Quincy with multiple options to transfer the property, the Quincy City Council on Monday tabled a resolution regarding a counteroffer to the County. Alderman Eric Entrup (R-1st Ward) said…
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Open houses Tuesday, Wednesday for former QPS maintenance building that will be auctioned on Oct. 16
QUINCY — The maintenance department of Quincy Public Schools will be the host of two open houses for people interested in buying property at 640 Jersey. This location housed the maintenance department before its move to the QPS central services building on North 43rd Street. The open houses will be held from 3 to 4:30…
Read Full Article Shyheme T. McElroy, 29, Orland Park for driving on suspended and improper turn. NTA 181Jeanette L. Vowels, 43, 2225 N. 12th St., Apt. 108 for fighting. NTA 111Megan J. Woosley, 36, 207 Locust for burglary and criminal trespass. Lodged 124Brian C. Hamann, 51, Quincy for FTA possession of meth. Lodged 120Holly L. Tate, 47, 2418…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins will host ghost tours at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Lincoln-era Log Cabin Village on Quinsippi Island. These tours will feature ghost medium Kae Blecha, divining the presence of those who once inhabited these 19th-century cabins. Assisting her will be Jodi Kamradt and…
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QUINCY — Air carriers have until Nov. 14 to file a proposal with the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide essential air service (EAS) at Quincy Regional Airport. The official order requesting proposals was made public Friday. The order noted that Quincy Mayor Mike Troup explained in an Aug. 21 letter that Southern Airways Express, which…
Read Full Article Samuel D. Schuckman, 18, 2637 Hillside Dr. for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. 122Thomas O. Kurfman, 25, 513 Jefferson St. for Operating Uninsured at Gardner Expressway and Maiden Ln. 169Kaziah J. Cole, 42, LaPointe for stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 111Timothy W. Gibson, 50, Quincy for FTA possession of meth in the 2400 block of…
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QUINCY — A Mendon man was arrested Friday in connection with multiple recently reported burglaries. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department took a report on Oct. 1 of a burglary from Adams Fiber in the 4600 block of North 42nd Street and a theft report from Quincy Peterbilt in the 4100 block of Koch’s Lane. A subject…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The cause of a Thursday morning fire at a Quincy home is still under investigation by the Quincy Fire Department. The Quincy Fire Department was alerted at 5:25 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, to a fire to a 1½-story residential home with a basement at 2902 Vermont. It was reported that the fire was…
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QUINCY — Happel Inc., Realtors’ Jan Smith, licensed in Illinois and Missouri, recently earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation from the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, highlighting her dedication to providing homebuyers with top-level service and expert guidance. Smith joins a group of real estate professionals who have demonstrated superior knowledge and skills in serving…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Fine Arts Department is presenting the “Haunted Hallway,” a Halloween exhibit, through Oct. 31 in the Heath Center Art Gallery on the Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison. This exhibit is free and open to the public Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to…
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QUINCY — Children ages 3-6 and their favorite doll or stuffed toy are invited to the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 Marx Drive, between noon and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, for the 36th annual Teddy Bear Clinic. There is no cost to attend the event. The clinic is designed to…
Read Full Article Matthew D. Miller, 20, Golden for Improper Left Turn and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 48th and Broadway. NTA 101Larry E. Morrison, 75, of Revere, Mo., for Improper Driving at 1025 Maine St. NTA 178Stefan K. Crider, 67, 733 Lind for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 135Isaax X. Lord-Pierce, 18, 205 S. 24th for Aggravated Battery to…
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