Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials recently announced a representative of the TRRC Workforce Development Department will be on John Wood Community College Quincy campuses one day a week to meet with current and prospective TRRC clients enrolled at JWCC. Beginning Aug. 20, a TRRC Career and Employment specialist at the information…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department will kick off a traffic safety campaign on Friday, Aug. 16, aimed at reducing impaired driving, distracted driving and failure to use seat belts. This high-visibility enforcement initiative will run through the early morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 3, encompassing Labor Day weekend. “We want our community to understand the importance…
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QUINCY — About 35 people from Quincy’s boating community attended the Quincy Park Board meeting Wednesday night to learn more about a possible advisory referendum that could help determine the future of Art Keller Marina. No plans for the referendum were determined, but boaters learned from Park Board President Mark Phllpot that a boating committee, suspended…
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QUINCY — Quincy Park Board President Mark Philpot said the Quincy Park District will honor an agreement made with Darin Dodd, founder of Qtown Tournaments, to make $50,000 worth of improvements in 2025 to one of the two T-ball fields in the Wavering Park complex. “It was on paper, and we gave our word,” Philpot…
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QUINCY — Quincy Park Board Commissioner John Frankenhoff took a moment during Wednesday’s Quincy Park Board meeting to clarify an issue involving the parking lot at the Paul Dennis Soccer Complex. Representatives from Diamond Construction informed Rome Frericks, executive director of the Quincy Park District, and Matt Higley, director of parks, in July that when…
Read Full Article Melissa R. Flavell, 36, of Quincy for Illegal Pedestrian Use of the Roadway at 5th and Washington. NTA 151/107Vincent C. Davis, 46, 429 Yule Ct. for Driving on suspended license. NTA 110Arthur J. Khollman, 32, 1619 N. 3rd for Criminal Sexual Assault and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. Lodged 109
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QUINCY — A Hannibal man charged with attempted first-degree murder in August 2022 pled not guilty during his arraignment Wednesday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court. Jayshon A. Levy, 21, appeared with Public Defender Mark Taylor before Judge Holly Henze. He has been charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder, a Class X felony…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center welcomed two high school students, Ivy Liesen and Grace Messan, as youth employees this summer through the Illinois Arts Council’s Summer Youth Employment program. Both students played significant roles in the education department assisting with summer youth classes and community outreach initiatives Liesen, a 17-year-old student at Central High…
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UPDATE: Upon review of the evidence obtained during this investigation along with interviewing witnesses, the Adams County Sheriff’s Department said in a press release late Wednesday afternoon that no signs of a traffic crash have been located and the injuries to the juvenile appear to be consistent with a fall from a bicycle. The incident…
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QUINCY — The arraignment for a Quincy man charged with four felonies in connection with a July shooting in the TJ Maxx parking lot at the Prairie Crossing Shopping Center has been pushed back a week. Alan C. Pacheco, 21, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court Tuesday morning with attorney Ryan Schuenke before Judge Holly…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College is offering extended hours at its Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison to help students complete their enrollment process before classes begin on Aug. 19. To accommodate students’ busy schedules, key student services will remain open later through Aug. 20. Extended Hours Schedule: JWCC will return to regular hours,…
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QUINCY — Citing a lack of tangible progress regarding concrete plans moving forward, the Adams County Board voted to pull back the $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding it had previously committed to the Riverfront Development Corporation. The money was to be used in conjunction with a state grant to bury power above-ground Ameren…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board has approved the first grant allocations from the $1 million set aside for housing out of American Rescue Plan Act dollars. There were 21 applicants for the Growing Residential Opportunities County-Wide (GROW) program and 17 were awarded funds totaling $740,000. The Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) vetted the…
Read Full Article Audrieanna N. Givens, 35, of Canton, Mo., for FTA-Failure to Yield Right of Way at 5th and Spring. Lodged 147Arien N. Clay, 35, 825 N. 6th for Improper Lane Usage. NTA 186Aliyah M. Morrison, 19, 1014 Jersey, for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Operating Motor Vehicle with Suspended registration. NTA 173
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QUINCY — Local nonprofits received $284,311 in grant funding from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri Tuesday during a presentation at the Knowledge Center at Chaddock. These grants, made possible by 65 permanently endowed charitable funds, will assist local nonprofit organizations dedicated to arts and culture, community betterment, education, health, and…
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QUINCY — Members of the Quincy Police Department and other law enforcement agencies will be at Texas Roadhouse from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, as they work alongside Texas Roadhouse staff to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois. Customers wishing to participate should leave a donation at their table with all proceeds…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Quincy man was injured in a motorcycle accident Tuesday morning on Gardner Expressway. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded at 7:37 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, to a traffic crash. They learned a 2020 Dodge Ram truck driven by Jason Keller, 44, of Quincy turned southbound onto Gardner Expressway from S.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Fit & Fresh Insulated Lunch Bag w/Misc Items 7-2-24 15395 Debit Card belonging…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department issued a public health advisory Tuesday morning after a significant increase in reported syphilis cases across Adams County. A press release from Emily Andrews, health education supervisor at the health department, said syphilis can lead to serious health problems. It can be treated at any stage with antibiotics.…
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QUINCY — Every time a different bidder pondered whether to offer another $5,000 for the 13,000 square foot building at 20th and Hampshire, Trina Casburn was quick to counter with another $5,000 more. It was pretty evident during the bidding that the owner of Quincy Storage and Transfer wanted the property, which she got for…
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QUINCY — Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford told the Finance Committee during its Monday meeting at the Quincy Public Library that Adams County wants the City of Quincy to take jurisdiction of the intersection of 48thand State after aldermen voted on April 1 not to contribute $2.6 million to build a roundabout at the intersection. “That’s going…
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QUINCY — Two speakers at Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting in the Quincy Public Library questioned how much city officials wanted to spend on a vehicle and a bulldozer. Ernest Hicks asked about the proposed purchase of a 2025 Kia Sportage from Shottenkirk Kia for $31,593.03 as an Inspection vehicle. “My question is: How…
Read Full Article Carl W. Hancock, 40, Quincy for Criminal Trespass to Real Property at 641 Broadway St. 148Christopher J. Beaver, 41, 1422 State St. for Violation of Order of Protection at 216 Chestnut St. Lodged 148Desiree M. Johnson, 20, Bowen for no insurance and speeding. NTA 111Devin R. Wright, 33, 1602 Granview Dr. for FTA no valid…
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UPDATE 8/15: Subject is in custody. David E. Hill Jr., 34, last known address in the 700 block of S. Seventh Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery. Hill is 6 foot tall and weighs 165 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional…
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QUINCY — When Linda Moore retired from her position as city treasurer on Dec. 31, she was prepared to volunteer and support her favorite causes. Then she watched the presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on June 27. “It was a debacle. It was embarrassing,” Moore said. “I’m having a…
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