Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center will begin to present on Friday “Wonder and Praise: Sun Smith-Forêt – Sculpture, Painting, SilverScreen Quilts, Riverwork Project,” an exhibit showcasing the artistry of Sun Smith-Forêt, an artist based in Alton. Visitors are invited to experience Smith-Forêt’s work through August 3 in the galleries of The Quincy Art Center,…
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QUINCY — A months-long investigation by the West Central Illinois Task Force led to the arrest of two people on Monday on drugs and weapons charges. The West Central Illinois Task Force, Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department and Quincy Police Department began investigating in early 2024 the sale of heroin in Quincy. Officers…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man suffered minor injuries in a one-car accident on Tuesday morning. Deputies from the Adams County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 172 south of the Marblehead exit. A 2015 Kia Sol driven by Robert Geisenhagen, 45, of Quincy changed lanes to allow merging traffic to enter…
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QUINCY — An Omaha, Neb., developer hopes to bring a convenience store and five national retail stores to the northeast corner of 54th and Broadway, with construction possibly starting this summer. A sales tax rebate for the development was a topic of discussion during Monday night’s Finance Committee meeting, held one hour before the Quincy City…
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QUINCY — The annual report from the City of Quincy’s Recycling Division showed the city collected 2.833 million pounds of material from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup happily announced a 56 percent increase in recyclable materials collected during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting. “We wanted to see the…
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Reece N. Harvey, 21, of 6703 White Oak Rd. for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 8th and Jersey. NTA 108Stanley T. Johnson, 43, Homeless for FTA-Domestic Battery and FTA Obstructing ID at 7th and Elm. Lodged 113Reece N. Harvey, 21, of 6703 White Oak Rd. for FTA-Driving 11-14 Above Limit at 8th and Jersey. Lodged…
Read Full Article QUINCY — One person was injured in a two-vehicle traffic crash on Monday. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to the crash (the time was not noted in a press release) at the intersection of 12th Street and U.S. 24. Matthew Fleck was driving a black 2019 Dodge minivan south on U.S. 24. Angela…
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QUINCY — At around 11:15 p.m. on April 8, Quincy Police officers responded to a shots fired call in the 700 block of South 14th. The victim was not struck and reported that he and a second person were kidnapped at gun point after a home invasion in the 2500 block of Larch Road. The…
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QUINCY — Fall-Com will hold a Halloween celebrity screening and autograph signing of “Scary Movie” on Saturday, May 18, at State Street Theater. The event begins with actors Dan Sheridan and John Abrahams of “Scary Movie” meeting with fans from 1 to 5 p.m. in the District Art Gallery in the Quincy Town Center. The…
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QUINCY — Brian McGee, president of Quincy University, said a St. Louis Post-Dispatch story detailing financial troubles at the school was written by two reporters “taking potshots,” and the story contained information that was either “puzzling,” “wrong” or “incomplete.” McGee also said the future of the university is “bright.” A March report from the Scholarship…
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QUINCY — Quincy University, Culver-Stockton College and Hannibal-LaGrange University are on a list of colleges considered to be in financial trouble in a March report from the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis. Teresa Steinkamp, advising director for the foundation, issued what the foundation called an “important alert regarding several colleges in significant danger of closing their…
Read Full Article Dallas E.W. Bricker, 21, of Paloma for Stop Light Violation at 30th and Maine. NTA 104Casey M. Austin, 39, of Ursa for Expired Registration at 8th and Broadway. NTA 126Carter L. Kramer, 21, of 328 Maple for FTA-Robbery, FTA-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, FTA-Tobacco as a Minor, and FTA-Curfew. Lodged 108/178Sabastian J. Heather, 18, Hunnewell, Mo.,…
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As you start to spruce up your lawn for the summer, make sure you’re working with a trusted lawn care or landscaping service. A beautiful yard takes hard work, and sometimes you need to call in the professionals. Whether you’re looking for help with spring to-dos like yard cleanup, weed control or seeding, or if…
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# Yellow Backpack with personal items 4-10-24 07781 ID Card belonging to Elijah Wilson…
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QUNCY — The Student Government Association (SGA) of John Wood Community College recently elected officers for the 2024-25 academic year. Kannon Dickerman, a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School, was elected by JWCC’s student body as the college’s new student trustee. Dickerman is pursuing a degree in accounting and is the recipient of JWCC’s Presidential…
Read Full Article Amanda L. Bradshaw, 33, of 726 Shady Acres Ln. for Illegal Dumping at 740 Country Club Hts. NTA 104Kelli M. Walker, 41, Quincy for Stealing. NTA 108Haily R. Blackorby, 20, 1601 S. 24th for Driving While License Suspended at 24th & Melrose. 184Annie R. Jones, 72, 2911 Harrison for Disobey Stop Sign and Operating Uninsured…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Youth Chorus is inviting area singers in grades 3-12 to audition at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Luther Memorial Church, 1210 Jersey, for its 29th season of performances. Accepted singers will perform as an ensemble at two concerts and join the Quincy Symphony Orchestra and Adult Chorus for its…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation is selling celebratory yard signs in honor of the graduating Class of 2024. All proceeds from sign sales go toward benefitting programs administered by QPSF in support of Quincy Public Schools. There are three styles to choose from when ordering signs. The signs are 24 inches by 48…
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QUINCY — Debbie Heinecke, administrative director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Blessing Hospital, retired on April 23 after 35 years of service. Heinecke’s career began as an emergency room nurse at the former St. Mary Hospital in Quincy. Her love of heart care began in 1982 when she joined the former Physicians and…
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QUINCY — Hundreds of runners and walkers took to the streets of Quincy Saturday morning as part of the Quincy Medical Group’s 24th annual Bridge the Gap to Health Race. Participants can choose a 5K, 10K or half marathon routes that cross over the Bayview Bridge into Missouri before crossing back into Illinois for the…
Read Full Article Betty Thompson, 56, of Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 122Paul W. Carrigan, 65, of Macomb for Failure to Yield at N. 9th St. and Hampshire St. 107Brian G. Mosby, 45, 401 Elm for FTA Forgery at 401 Elm. Lodged 120Collin M. Crow, 21, 1430 N. 9th for Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Expired Registration at 12th &…
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QUINCY — Christopher Pratt didn’t even get to use the new business cards he ordered. Pratt, an attorney in the Adams County Public Defender’s Office since 2016, halted his campaign to run for state’s attorney in Hancock County when he was promoted from deputy chief defender to chief public defender in February after Todd Nelson resigned.…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is participating in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Under the SFSP, nutritious meals are provided free of charge to children 18 years and under. The meals will be served at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Meals will be served Monday…
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Quincy Art Center seeking high school students for summer youth employment; deadline to apply May 24
QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center is seeking high school students and 2024 graduates to apply for a paid summer student employee position through its Summer Youth Employment in the Arts grant funded by the Illinois Arts Council. Applicants should be interested in pursuing careers in visual art or education and able to commit to…
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QUINCY — The owner of the Jersey Mike’s franchise coming to Quincy hopes to have a staff in place to start making submarine sandwiches by the end of July. Scott Miller of SamCo Management, based in Champaign, owns seven Jersey Mike’s throughout Illinois. The first stores were in East Peoria and Springfield in April 2021. He since…
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