Illinois
Jacob S Bigley, 43, 1120 Washington St., Trespassing at 543 Grant Dr. NTA 121Donald L. Stathem, 39, 721 N. 4th St., Adams County Warrant for Burglary and Possession of Another’s Debit Card at 5211 Broadway St. Lodged 124Jenna A. Chatfield, 30, 732 S. 11th St., DWLS, Suspended Registration and Operating Uninsured at Holiday Dr. and…
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QUINCY — A pre-med student at the University of Illinois was arrested early Tuesday morning in Champaign for sending inappropriate text messages and pictures to a 13-year-old girl in Adams County. Giorgio Raad, 18, 619 Birdie Lane, was transferred to Adams County, where he spent Tuesday night in the Adams County Jail until his Wednesday…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Oct. 1-31, 2023. Ashley E. Engle from Jeremiah D. Engle on Oct. 4, 2023.Nancy Hood from Richard Hood on Oct. 4, 2023.Cheryl A. Spencer Martin from Hiram E. Martin on Oct. 18, 2023.Patricia A. Gilker from John E. Gilker on Oct.…
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QUINCY — Horizons Soup Kitchen’s second annual “Charcuterie in CommUNITY” fundraiser is set from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, at Quincy Country Club. This event will showcase a competition among local talents, all vying for the prestigious title of Best in Show and People’s Choice awards. The event will debut the inaugural…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is proactively raising awareness about diabetes and healthy living with a 45-minute live virtual event at noon on Thursday, Nov. 9. It will provide valuable insights and practical tips for people looking to manage or prevent diabetes. This event will be accessible via the “Lunch Break with Memorial – Cooking…
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Alex Giesler from Action Brown County stops by to talk about The Rink, where you will be able to go ice staking in Mount Sterling! Then Brittany and Ashley talk about birthdays and whether they prefer “ma’am” or “honey”.
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department recently was awarded a federal fiscal year 2024 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant to conduct additional traffic safety enforcement efforts. The STEP program focuses on high-visibility enforcement and strategies aimed at saving lives and preventing injuries by reducing traffic crashes. In a press release, Sgt. Ryan Witt said,…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: On 11/01/2023 there was an accident on US 24 at CR 905E. A vehicle driven by Ross L. Dormire of Mt. Sterling pulled out in front of another vehicle traveling East on US 24. Dormire was transported by EMS to a local hospital with…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Rushville man was arrested on multiple charges for allegedly traveling to meet and have sex with a 14-year-old girl. The Illinois State Police arrested Dallas Wilcoxen, 30, for Traveling to Meet a Child(Class 3 Felony), Indecent Solicitation of a Child (Class 4 Felony), and Grooming (Class 4Felony). On October 19, the…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. —On Monday, law enforcement officials from the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, Pittsfield Police Department, Illinois State Police, Illinois Conservation Police, and the Attorney General’s Office executed a court-authorized search warrant in the 400 block of Sycamore Street in Pittsfield. Just after 9 a.m. Monday, Andrew C. Snow, 18, of Pittsfield, was arrested on…
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CHICAGO — Eighth Circuit Judge Robert Adrian said he made a “rookie mistake” when he found Drew Clinton guilty in a sexual assault case, then repeatedly admitted he made errors when he reversed his decision during a sentencing hearing on Jan. 3, 2022. “It’s hard to admit you make a mistake in a lot of…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Oct. 1-31, 2023. Natasha Joyce Miller, 31, of Quincy and Kyle Craig Capaccioli, 33, of Quincy filed Oct. 4, 2023.Keith Michael Long, 34, of Canton, Mo., and Megan Marie Derr, 26, of Canton, Mo., filed Oct. 4, 2023.Jessica Jean Dierker, 33, of Quincy…
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QUINCY — In celebration of Veterans Day, Quincy University’s School of Humanities and History Department will honor veterans with a presentation by Wendell Mauter, professor emeritus of history, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in Francis Hall, Room 334, on QU’s main campus, 1800 College. The presentation, “The Allies’ Allies: How Allied Nations Helped the…
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QUINCY — The familiar sights and sounds of red kettles and bells will soon return as The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command begins its first days of fundraising for its Christmas campaign in Quincy on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-11. Kettles will resume full-time for the season on Friday, Nov. 17, in Quincy and Hannibal…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved an ordinance for an $8.5 million loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for needed work to upgrade water plant equipment, some of which has been in use by the city since the 1950’s. “That’s one of the things that keeps me up at night, thinking about that water…
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CHICAGO — A three-day hearing before the Illinois Courts Commission for Eighth Judicial Circuit Judge Robert Adrian is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Michael A. Bilandic Building, 160 N. LaSalle. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Lewis Nixon picked this week for the trial during a video conference in April. Adrian found Drew Clinton,…
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CHICAGO — Life is much simpler these days for Cameron Vaughan. She’s now living in Joplin, Mo., near her grandmother, Dorothy Shutter. She has moved in with her boyfriend, Matthew Sharp, and together they take care of a cat and a Husky dog. When she visits the grocery store, goes to dinner or works her…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Horizons Social Services, 224 S. Eighth, will celebrate its 15th anniversary from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Horizons Social Services is a beacon of hope, providing essential services and support to people and families in need. The organization’s unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of community…
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QUINCY — Three men were arrested Sunday night and face burglary charges. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched at approximately 4 p.m. Sunday to a residence in the 4300 block of North Bottom Road. Multiple suspects were identified after surveillance footage was reviewed. Deputies later conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle…
Read Full Article Annaleesa L. Montes, 22, of 9603 Rock Quarry Rd. for DWLS and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 5th and York. NTA 176Kaleb A. Ulrich, 24, Homeless for FTA- Poss of Controlled Substance at 510 Jersey. Lodged 120Eric A. Stockhecke, 63, of 1028 Catherine Dr. for FTA-Criminal Damage at his residence. Lodged 176Sharon K. Riley, 75,…
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John Wood Community College held its formal ceremony to welcome Bryan Renfro as the school’s president late last week. Here are his remarks.
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QUINCY — The second “Grateful for American Greats” benefit and concert will be Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Corinthian Event Center. The event will celebrate local heroes and show appreciation for their service with live entertainment, food and guest speakers. The headlining act is No Fences, a tribute band to country music icon Garth Brooks.…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen on Monday, Nov. 13, for regular business hours. Central Services will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10. However, garbage and yard waste pick-up will take place on Friday. Quincy Transit Lines will operate on its…
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FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Cameron J. Coulter White Male 30 YEARS OF AGE 7/19/93 6’01” TALL 170 LBS Brown Hair Brown Eyes LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 900 BLOCK OF HAMPSHIRE ST, QUINCY, IL COULTER IS WANTED BY THE ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pike County Highway Building, 1101 Lakeview Heights, is available through an online auction. Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood invites interested parties to participate through Roup, which allows the Pike County Sheriff’s Office to streamline the process and make properties more accessible and convenient for both buyers and sellers. Online auctions provide…
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