Illinois
Halloween may be scary, but shopping for the holiday shouldn’t be. The National Retail Federation estimates 73 percent of Americans will celebrate Halloween this year and that spending will reach $12.2 billion, a new record. Whether you’re shopping online, visiting a seasonal store or paying for a Halloween event or haunted house, you’ll want to…
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MEYER, Ill. — Red Dog Saloon 2 raised $42,100 for Fishing for Freedom at the saloon’s ninth annual fundraising event on Sept. 23. In a press release, Fishing for Freedom board president Nathan Moore said, “Red Dog Saloon 2 and crew have been our largest sponsor for several years now, and we appreciate everything this group…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Dustin and Larissa Bera of Macomb at 11:03 p.m. Oct. 19, 2023.A boy was born to Adam and Katherine Zanger of Quincy at 11:58 p.m. Oct. 19, 2023.A girl was born to Rocky Pryor and Sarah Wood of Bowen at 12:46 a.m. Oct. 20, 2023.A boy was born…
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QUINCY — Twenty-four students from the Quincy Notre Dame and the Parochial Music Organization choirs and bands were named Illinois All-District musicians as a result of individual auditions. The selected students will perform in Western Hall at Western Illinois University on Saturday, Nov. 4. Additionally, three students — Paul Steinkamp, Isaac Steinkamp and Andrew Damm…
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MACOMB, Ill. — On Saturday, Nov. 4, several Illinois Extension offices will be offering pumpkin smashes with local partners in communities across the state. A pumpkin smash gives a community an option to turn their spooky Jack-o’-lanterns into compost. In western Illinois, the nearest pumpkin smash will be in Macomb at Veterans Park in partnership…
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QUINCY — More than 2,300 Hy-Vee, Inc. employees will be honored this month for their years of providing helpful smiles and dedication to the company. Employees from across Hy-Vee’s eight-state region gather each year at a series of service award celebrations, which recognizes employee’s career milestones in five-year increments, from five to 45 years and…
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QUINCY — Blessing and Illini Hospitals and all affiliated departments have been awarded by DNV full certification to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. DNV is a global, independent, certification provider. ISO 9001, the most widely-accepted quality management system in use around the world, is quickly gaining acceptance among U.S. healthcare providers as a foundation…
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Travis M. Ross-Dillon, 25, of Quincy for TOF – Trespassing at 530 Broadway. NTA 174/130Jamie Wilson, 24, of Quincy for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 112Susan Clay, 64, of Quincy for FTA Forgery. Lodged 112Michelle Pepin, 49, and Devin Rogers, 29, of Quincy for Fighting. NTA 130William A. Smith Jr., 46, of 721 Washington for…
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QUINCY — Jackie Steinkuhler, a real estate agent with Happel Inc., Realtors, recently acquired a pre-license instructor license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. A pre-license instructor license qualifies a person to teach all pre-license courses for real estate salespersons and brokers. With more than two decades of experience in real estate,…
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QUINCY — Although the population has remained stagnant, the demographics of Quincy have changed a great deal over the last 25 years. And the City of Quincy has not examined its bus routes during that time. Marty Stegeman, director of Quincy Transit Lines, said that was the purpose for bringing in a consultant to host…
Read Full Article Stephen J. McCune, 40, Quincy, for bicycles obey traffic laws and fleeing on foot at 8th and Sycamore. NTA. 173Stacee M. Wilkins, 28, Quincy, on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance in the 1700 block of Broadway. Lodged. 161Erik J. Torres Ramirez, 41, Quincy, for domestic battery in the 1000 block of Melodie…
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QUINCY — The Herald-Whig, once a daily newspaper with the largest circulation in a 100-mile radius, recently told its rural subscribers it will reduce its printing schedule to twice a week. Citing rising fuel, postage and delivery costs, the e-mailed notice said the company would eliminate its Tuesday, Thursday and Friday editions in the rural…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund program will accept applications for assistance until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. ILHAF provides up to $60,000 in mortgage assistance to eligible homeowners which is paid directly to the servicer, taxing body or other approved entity. Funds may be used for: The ILHAF is a federally…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA is inviting the community of Quincy and the surrounding area to experience the YMCA on Saturday, Oct. 28. This event, designed as a way to thank the community for a successful annual campaign, will offer free classes and activities throughout the day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The…
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QUINCY — The Washington Theater will be the site for the fifth annual showing of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ on Saturday, Oct. 28. ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ is an interactive film that encourages the viewers to participate in the film with various props at appropriate times. The theater will be providing the viewers…
Read Full Article Kent Dean, 54, of Quincy for Reg Expired and Operate Uninsured Vehicle. PTC 120Roger Loudback, 67, of Mt. Sterling for Uninsured Vehicle and Suspended Reg. PTC 120Alaura Moore, 20, of Quincy for Suspended Reg. PTC 122Shawn Flesner, 51, of Golden for Stop-Sign. NTA 122Stanley Magness, 77, of Quincy for Improper Passing Emergency Vehicle. PTC 179Brigitte…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Diana E. Rodriguez of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., sold a residence at 1011-1013 Chestnut in Quincy to…
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MENDON, Ill. — Unity Elementary School recently participated in “Books are Fun, Book Blast” for the first time and raised more than $21,000 in two weeks. With the leadership of principal Shelly Sheffler and Unity Elementary staff, students were sent home with a treasure map to earn books and treasures. Students, along with their guardians,…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army will be taking applications in Quincy for Christmas food baskets and the Angel Tree program through Friday, Nov. 17. People living in Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois with children ages 18 and under or seniors ages 60-plus are invited to register for assistance online at www.SAAngelTree.org or in…
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QUINCY — The Kroc Center is preparing for the return of Kroc-R-Treat, an indoor trick-or-treating event to be held from 10 a.m. to noon at The Kroc Center on Saturday, Oct. 28. This event will occur in partnership with Trick or Treat in The District. The indoor event is free and open to the public.…
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QUINCY — Devout sneakerheads know finding a new pair of Air Jordan 1 shoes or a limited-edition Nike Dunk Low typically takes strategy. Popular styles like these, which cost anywhere from $100 to $250 retail, drop every few days at physical stores and online. However, they almost always sell out immediately, forcing shoppers to hunt for pairs on resale…
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QUINCY — Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale, and originally adapted by the legendary Jerome Robbins, with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and music by Morris “Moose” Charlap, the iconic musical “Peter Pan” encourages you to think lovely things, and your heart will fly on wings. Peter Pan will take the stage at Quincy Community Theatre…
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QUINCY — Adams County residents can safely and securely dispose of potentially addictive prescription medications at two locations in Quincy during the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Drugs can be returned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Adams County Health Department, 330 Vermont, and at Sam’s Club, 700 N.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently announced the addition of 12 full-time faculty members for the 2023-24 school year. Joining the QU community this fall are:
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