Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is announcing a new tool to collect feedback on non-life- threatening calls for service. In the near future, QPD will start sending text message surveys after certain types of interactions with the department. Each survey will ask just a few questions about how satisfied a person is after that…
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John Wood Community College honored certified nursing assistant (CNA) graduates from the Quincy campus May 8, from Mount Sterling on May 9 and from Pittsfield on May 15. Twenty students received their CNA pins. CNAs provide personal assistance with a wide array of daily activities and strive to meet the physical, emotional and social needs…
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QUINCY — Students of Heinze Dance Academy will present their 32nd annual spring dance concerts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, at Quincy Junior High School Morrison Theater. Tickets will be available at the door. The concert will feature more than 200 students ages 3 and…
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QUINCY — An international genealogy group released its research findings last weeks that say that the grandfather of Robert Francis Prevost — now Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope — taught Spanish and music while living in Quincy in the early 1900s. International interest in the pope’s family history has been high since he…
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Muddy TV Cribs takes you to 614-618 Maine and the home of Patrick Taylor. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Muddy TV Cribs.
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Joshua and Stephanie Musolino of Quincy at 1:58 p.m. May 2, 2025.A boy was born to Lance and Andrea Uhlmeyer of Canton, Mo., at 8:30 a.m. May 9, 2025.A girl was born to Collin Branch and Andrea Lowery of Quincy at 8:42 a.m. May 12, 2025.A girl was…
Read Full Article Linda M. Forbes, 50, of Quincy for Theft at 601 Hampshire St. 186Nia M. Griffin, 27, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Unlawful Use of Debit Card at N. 5th St. and Spring St. Lodged 124Isaac Lord-Pierce, 18, of Quincy for FTA Aggravated Battery at N. 6th St. and Spring St. Lodged 124Jeffrey D.…
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QUINCY — Scams affect people of all walks of life. BBB often shares tips on how to avoid scams before they happen, but if a scam does happen, people can still be at risk afterward. Figuring out what to do in the aftermath of a scam can be incredibly stressful. The truth is that scams…
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QUINCY — St. Peter School’s Wilhelm Johnson Scholz STEM Lab held a special Extreme Science assembly, as seen on “America’s Got Talent,” on Friday, May 9, to mark the third anniversary and fourth year of STEM at the school. The assembly was in the St. Peter School gym, 2500 Maine. This year’s assembly was dedicated…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre (QCT) recently announced the return and expansion of one of its most popular education programs: Triple Threat Boot Camp (TTBC). The camp will offer this summer two sessions: Triple Threat Boot Camp Bravo and Triple Threat Boot Camp Ovation, giving students twice the opportunity to sharpen their skills and shine…
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QUINCY — American Legion Post 37 will hold its annual placing of the flags beginning at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, at Sunset Veterans Cemetery to honor veterans buried at Sunset Veterans Cemetery on the Illinois Veterans Home campus. Volunteers will place American flags along the graves of veterans buried at the cemetery. Members…
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The County Board Chairman talks about the closure of 48th Street south of State Street for repairs and is a roundabout still in the works?
Read Full Article Gregory J. Sakulenzki, 40, of Quincy for FTA OV Shoplifting at 507 Washington St. Lodged 251Natalie E. Mcculloch, 46, of Quincy, for Speeding at N. 6th St. and Broadway St. 181Brenna N. Zanger of Quincy, for Improper Driving at 200 block of S. 36th St. 140Mieka S. Raymond, 33, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured at…
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QUINCY — A narcotics detail aimed at targeting the possession and distribution of narcotics in Quincy and Adams County was conducted on Thursday, May 15, and led to the arrests of 15 people. The Quincy Police Department, in a coordinated effort with the Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, U.S. Marshal’s Service, Adams County…
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QUINCY — A class of fourth graders at Baldwin Intermediate School gathered their most prized possessions on Dec. 13, 1999, and placed them in a time capsule to be opened in 2025. The capsule remained in the basement of the Quincy Museum as the students who filled it moved on with their lives on the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Better Business Bureau has tips to help you save money on air conditioning this summer or find a contractor if you need a tune-up. It’s tempting to blast the AC in the muggy Midwestern heat, but running it at full tilt all day is cost-prohibitive for many. Air conditioners eat up a lot…
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QUINCY — Sunmed recently opened its new location at 608 Broadway that features a state-of-the-art showroom showcasing health and wellness solutions through Sunmed’s CBD and hemp-derived products. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, in partnership with the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce, is set for at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 29. Community members are invited to attend.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Civic Music Association will present Cinderella, performed by the Chicago Festival Ballet, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Morrison Theater. Local dancers had the opportunity to audition for this production and will take the stage with the CFB company. Choreographer Kenneth von Heidecke founded Chicago Festival Ballet in 1989 as a not-for-profit ballet company with…
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QUINCY — Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, made a statement on Friday in support of Deputy Chief Michael Tyler after officially reprimanding him earlier this week for an incident involving two other officers that happened on Feb. 11. A complaint against Tyler, named a deputy chief in September 2022, was filed by…
Read Full Article Eric Koening, 43, of Quincy for FTA Poss of Meth.Frank Varga, 73, of Monroe City, Mo., for Fail to Yield.Alexander M. Welch, 28, of Quincy for Operate Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration. NTA 227Ty L. Stephenson, 19, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured Vehicle. NTA 184Tyler D. McGlaughlin, 32, of Quincy for Aggravated assault. Lodged 124Dartalyon…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s 162nd commencement ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17 at QU Stadium, 20th and Sycamore. The graduating class is comprised of 180 graduates, with 157 undergraduate and 23 graduate degree recipients. The procession will be led by university marshal Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, assistant marshal David Kirchhofer, professor…
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QUINCY — The elevator in the City Hall Annex building, 706 Maine, will be out of service starting Monday, May 19, for repairs that are expected to be completed in approximately six to eight weeks. The Department of Planning and Development and the Department of Inspections are on the third floor, which will only be…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department reported in a Friday press release that three bats in Adams County – one from the northwest, one from the east and one from the southwest – have tested positive for rabies in the past two months. The health department is reminding residents that bats are active during…
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QUINCY — A new business hopes to help get people around Quincy. Integrity Community Taxi aims to provide a reliable, reputable and accessible transportation method for the citizens of Quincy. Owners Jay Albert and Landon Tenhouse met years ago during an EMT training course but moved on into different careers. Albert is a paramedic, and…
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QUINCY — WGCA The Mix recently announced Broc Hampsmire is the new executive director of the radio station. WGCA’s former executive director, Bob Daly, will continue to work at The Mix part-time as the underwriting director. Hampsmire has been in the local radio industry for 21 years. He has been an on-air personality at The…
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