Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission continues its year-long celebration with an honor musicians’ concert at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, in the Morrison Theater at Quincy Junior High School. The concert will feature high school musicians from Liberty, Camp Point Central, Payson Seymour, Mendon Unity, Quincy Notre Dame and Quincy High School.…
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QUINCY — As part of the Quincy 40 Days for Life campaign, Attorney April S. Wood of 40 Days of Life Institute of Law and Justice will speak in Quincy at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, at the Knights of Columbus, Father McGivney Hall, 700 S. 36th. Wood will speak on how working for…
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QUINCY — Approximately 300 people attended a neighborhood meeting in Quincy’s 3rd Ward at the Ambiance Wednesday night to voice concerns about a proposed 270-unit apartment complex near Rooney School. Near the end of the meeting, those in attendance spoke loudest by simply standing. Joe Churchill, who developed the nearby Lake Ridge subdivision, asked anyone to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of projects Wednesday night that will enhance some of the city’s recreational facilities and sites. Among those projects is the replacing of 6,100 square feet of safety surfacing at the Lincoln Park playground, at a cost of $105,856. Repairs have been made…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to John O. Steele Jr. and Amy Lynn Gille of Quincy at 6:35 p.m. Feb. 26, 2025.A boy was born to Madison Strothoff of Quincy at 9:28 p.m. Feb. 26, 2025.A boy was born to Adilson Fernando and Erin deSouza of LaGrange, Mo., at 2:55 p.m. Feb. 27, 2025.A…
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Gary Foreman, 58, of Quincy for Possession of Methamphetamine. Lodged 113Harold Miller, 60, of Quincy for Possession of Methamphetamine. Lodged 113Monica Baker, 43, of Quincy for Possession of Methamphetamine. Lodged 113Andrew Davis, 37, of Quincy on a warrant for Agg Domestic Battery/Strangle.April M. Cook, 41, of Quincy for Domestic Battery, Lodged 134Travon T. McKenzie, 20,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Ag Banquet on Tuesday, March 11, at Town & Country Inn and Suites celebrates the contributions of the agricultural community and honors leaders who make a difference in the field. Bastert Farm Equipment was named the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness of the Year, Mike…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center will present “Thomas D. Mangelsen: A Life in the Wild,” an exhibition showcasing 31 of Mangelsen’s most iconic and resonant wildlife images, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 14 through May 31, offering visitors a breathtaking journey into the world of some of nature’s most awe-inspiring creatures.…
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QUINCY — The Joe Bonansinga “Mr. Quincy” Community Service Award, named after its first recipient in 1998, is presented annually by United Way of Adams County and the Rotary Club of Quincy to honor those who exemplify the highest standards of community service. Traditionally awarded to an individual, this year the recognition has expanded to…
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QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri invites area students pursuing higher education to apply for scholarships designed to support high school and college students in the region. Both renewable and one-year awards are available from 18 endowed funds. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements based on donor intent, offering…
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QUINCY— Effective Wednesday March 12, open burning is prohibited in Adams County. Upon recommendation of rural fire chiefs, Adams County Board Chairman Bret Austin issued the ban. Conditions across the county have become increasingly dry with windy conditions expected throughout the week. This ban will be in effect until Adams County receives rainfall, which is predicted…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board voted Tuesday night to spend more than $9.5 million to replace the roof and HVAC system at the courthouse at 5th and Vermont. The board opted to support local companies, despite their bids not being the lowest in each category. The $8.9 million bid from Peters Heating and Air Conditioning…
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QUINCY — Republican incumbent Mike Troup and independent challenger Linda Moore had similar thoughts on some issues during Tuesday night’s mayoral debate at First Christian Church, but one topic they certainly disagreed on was the city insurance mess that began in January 2023 and wasn’t resolved until July 2024. WTAD Radio’s Mary Griffith, one of…
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QUINCY — Republican incumbent Mike Troup and independent challenger Linda Moore fielded multiple questions from panelists Mary Griffith from WTAD and Daniel Winn from WGEM, as well as from moderator Iris Nelson and the audience, during Tuesday night’s mayoral debate at First Christian Church. The League of Women Voters of Adams County served as the…
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QUINCY — Pete Wells of The New York Times, Ruth Reichl of The Los Angeles Times and late chef-turned-writer-slash-world-traveler extraordinaire Anthony Bourdain are among the top food critics of the 21st century. This week, however, the critiques of students throughout the Quincy Catholic elementary schools and Quincy Notre Dame reign supreme. “You guys, the broccoli’s…
Read Full Article Mikayla Lamb, 22, of Quincy for Speeding.Rachel Riley, 29, of Quincy for Speeding.Clayton Miller, 26, of Quincy for Speeding.Amber Lindsey, 34, of Pittsfield for Speeding.Kaitlynn Farran, 31, of Quincy for Speeding.Michelle Parrish, 48, of La Belle, Mo., for Speeding.Nolan Deitrich, 20, of Quincy for Seatbelt Driver.Johnny C. Anderson, 77, of Loraine for Failure to Maintain…
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NORMAL, Ill. — The Illinois State University police filed a report Monday night following an incident at CEFCU Arena after the Quincy High School boys basketball team lost 58-50 to Lisle Benet Academy in the Class 4A Normal Super-Sectional. According to ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff, the report will not be released to the public…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is conducting a criminal investigation after an early Tuesday morning fire decimated the main lobby building of the Welcome Inn, 200 Maine. Officials with Ameren Gas and Electric were on scene to confirm the building did not have utilities at the time of the fire — which led Steve…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA is launching its annual campaign, “What is Your Y?”, at noon on Tuesday, March 11, and it will run through June 13. The campaign a call to the community to reflect on the role the Y plays in their lives and the lives of those around them. This campaign…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Castle recently moved the Villa Kathrine hours to its “warm weather schedule.” The villa now is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. This year is the 125th anniversary of the construction in 1900 of the Mediterranean style Villa…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a call at the vacant Welcome Inn at 200 Maine early Tuesday morning. At 2:20 a.m., the first crews arrived and saw fire coming from the roof of the main lobby building. A third alarm was called, bringing all on-duty crews to the fire scene and calling…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board voted to select Russ Hinkamper to fill the District 7 vacancy created by the retirement of Theresa Bockhold Monday night. The move comes about a month after Adams County Board Chairman Bret Austin nominated businessman Adam Booth to the position, only to see the board vote not to support…
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NORMAL, Ill. — An on-court altercation between at least one student each from Quincy High School and Lisle Benet Academy resulted in a police investigation and multiple interviews being conducted as fans milled around Monday night following Benet’s 58-50 victory in the Class 4A Normal Super-Sectional at CEFCU Arena. After the Blue Devils and the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council voted during its meeting Monday night to indefinitely shelve a proposed 1 percent municipal grocery tax that would replace a state tax that has been collected since 1981. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the state no longer will collect a 1 percent tax on groceries. However, each taxing authority statewide…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved during its Monday meeting a bid of $2.727 million from Hood Construction of Rushville to replace as many as 340 lead service lines on the city’s northwest side. A resolution to award a $4.038 million contract to Wiemelt Plumbing to replace the lines, between Cherry and Locust and between…
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