Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — Patient safety at Blessing Health System attained another level of national recognition after its Sterile Processing Department (SPD) met the requirements, passed an onsite inspection and earned Advanced Sterile Processing Certification from the international accrediting organization, DNV (Det Norske Veritas). According to DNV’s website, Blessing’s SPD is the 21st to earn this certification…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, directed by Bruce Briney, presents “American Horizons” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. “American Horizons” is a salute to American composers, including regional composers Jeremy Beck, James Romig, Randall Faust and Aaron Copland. Music by Copland includes selections from The Tender Land…
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QUINCY — Several non-compliant sex offenders and violent offenders against children recently have been sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections. A report from the Quincy Police Department showed each person listed below had been on parole, probation or pretrial release for previous arrests and convictions as they continued committing violations for failure to register…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Mar. 1-31, 2025. Carol E. Clay Mann from Michael L. Mann on Mar. 6, 2025.Rhea J. Griffin from Matthew S. Griffin on Mar. 6, 2025.Joleen M. Patton from Thomas E. Patton on Mar. 6, 2025.Javier Skwara from Alisha Skwara on Mar.…
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Photos and drone footage from Brian Mosley. QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a call at 828 N. Sixth early Tuesday morning. Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin said the call came in just before 1:00 a.m. and crews could see the smoke and flames from blocks away as they arrived. QFD immediately went…
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QUINCY — Aldermen spent 90 minutes before Monday night’s City Council meeting listening to the start of the review of the city budget for 2025-26. Comptroller Sheri Ray said the $54.89 million budget for the general fund is down 6.89 percent from last year’s budget because the city gave extra money last year for capital…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council voted Monday night to award a $3.16 million bid from Rees Construction for the water main replacement project on Broadway from 24th to 30th Street. Aldermen also agreed to borrow money from the city’s $6 million reserve fund to pay for the project and avoid delaying other projects on College Avenue…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council agreed with the Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday night and denied a request for zoning variance from a Quincy couple to build a garage on their property. The Zoning Board of Appeals met Jan. 22 to deny Forrest and Kim Ashby’s request to build a detached two-car garage…
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Shamgod A. Gay, 20, was arrested on a warrant for resisting a peace officer in the 600 block of Oak. Lodged 120Justin W. Hyer, 43, of Liberty for driving while license revoked, suspended registration and operating an uninsured vehicle at 7th and Ohio. NTA 113Robert Derry, 51, of Quincy for failure to reduce speed to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District will debut the new nature trails at 3420 Koch’s Lane at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. The new trails offer the opportunity to hike, bike, mushroom hunt, bird watch and explore nature. Mountain bike flow trails will offer berms and jumps. The hiking trails have creek access, and…
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QUINCY — In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, QUANADA is hosting a free documentary screening and discussion of the implications of deepfake technology and digitally altered images at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, in MacHugh Theatre in Francis Hall on the Quincy University campus. The film “Another Body” is a SXSW winning documentary…
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QUINCY — Disappointment and confusion was on the faces of the handful of people who walked up to the door at Starbucks at 3115 Broadway Monday morning, only to see the popular coffee shop was closed. According to company personnel, the location is being remodeled and is scheduled to be completed around May 16, if…
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QUINCY —Three Quincy Fire Department engines and other personnel responded to a fire at 1525 Lind just after 5:30 p.m. Sunday. While responding, crews noted smoke visible from 15th and Broadway. The first arriving crew found heavy fire coming from the rear of the residence and an additional engine company was requested. Crews used two…
Read Full Article Hannah M. Camp, 23, of Palmyra, Mo., for OV Fighting at 712 Payson Ave. 111Rachel L. Kuhlmeier, 49, of Quincy for FTA DUI at S. 8th St. and York St. Lodged 186Antonio R. Crowder, 29, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at N. 9th St. and Broadway St. 186Casey S. Jones, 30, of Quincy was…
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QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children will hold a flag raising ceremony in honor of April being National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month at noon on Friday, April 11, on the Fifth Street side of the Adams County Courthouse, 521 Vermont. The flag raising ceremony is to honor child victims who have been abused,…
Read Full Article Kelsi Reiter, 34, of Quincy for improper turn at 4th and Maine. 186Stevie Ross, 45, of Quincy on a City Warrant for FTA – Interfering. Lodged 145Brandon Lewis-Cain, 28, of Quincy on a warrant for FTA – possession of meth. Lodged 181Logan M. Dabney, 32, of Chatham for interfering in the 2700 block of Chestnut.…
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QUINCY — You may be making plans to clean up the physical clutter in your house this spring, butwhat about the digital clutter on your phone or laptop? Spring cleaning season is a great time to check in on your digital cleanliness. Keeping your phone, computer and other devices organized and secure helps ensure your…
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QUINCY — Dennis L. Hernandez, 63, of Fowler was sentenced Friday, April 4, to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Hernandez, represented by Public Defender John Citro, agreed to a negotiated plea. Circuit Judge Holly Henze sentenced Hernandez to 10 years for possession of weapons by felon, a Class 3 felony, and 15…
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QUINCY — Lacee J. Blevins, 41, formerly of Quincy, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Tad Brenner on Wednesday, April 2, to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Blevins agreed to a negotiated sentence of up to 11 years for the offense of possession with Intent to deliver methamphetamine, a Class 1 felony. Officers…
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QUINCY — The Quincy High School Science Research Class and Club demonstrated outstanding achievement at the Regional Science Fair on March 22, with eight out of nine projects advancing to the state competition. Diya Nanjappa, whose project was “A Field Study Examining Factors Involved in Oak Decline in Exotic Oaks Growing in North America,” received…
Read Full Article Chantelle M. Travis, 47, of Quincy for Driving on Suspended License at 12th and Broadway. NTA 147Jake C. Kelley, 25, of Quincy for Disobey Stop Light at 8th and Maine. NTA 101Brandy Johnson, 39, of Quincy for Home Invasion and Agg Battery. Lodged 104Kelsey Bockenfeld, 31, of Quincy for Fighting.Kelly Bockenfeld, 43, of Quincy for…
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QUINCY — Less than 10 days into his field training, Quincy Police Department (QPD) Officer Gabe VanderMaiden made a split-second decision that many law enforcement officers hope to never have to make. VanderMaiden and 25-year QPD veteran Officer Matt Hermsmeier responded on Jan. 11, 2024, to a situation of domestic violence involving an armed suspect…
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QUINCY — Karol Ehmen is Mayor Mike Troup and the Adams County Republican Central Committee’s choice to replace Mike Farha as one of the city’s two 4th Ward alderman. Ehmen’s appointment will go through at Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting and she will be immediately sworn in and seated to participate in the meeting. “I’ve…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform its Spring Jazz Showcase Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 17th & Seminary Road. The concert is free and open to the public. The Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform an array…
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QUINCY — The Bicentennial Speaker Series, sponsored by the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and John Wood Community College, will feature Dr. George Crickard speaking on “The Medical Maladies of Abraham Lincoln” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the John Wood Community College campus, 1301…
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