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QUINCY — Two Quincy artists received awards at the Shaw Art Fair in St. Louis on Oct. 5-6. Ceramicist Steve Ryan was presented with a fourth-place award in fine craft for his Obvara glazed pottery. Ann Miller Titus received the Best of Show award for her fiber artworks. The Shaw Art Fair, established in 1993, is organized…
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QUINCY — Mike Rein’s dalliance with the idea of running for mayor lasted about a week. Rein, an alderman in Quincy’s 5th Ward, recently pulled petitions to run for re-election as alderman, but he also pulled petitions to run for mayor. He had to choose between which office he wanted to run for by Oct. 28.…
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QUINCY — Maybe it won’t be as historic and memorable as the Thrilla in Manila (Google “Muhammad Ali versus Joe Frazier” if you’re not a heavyweight boxing fan), but the Debate at 48th and State certainly figures to be just as hotly contested next week if a third vote becomes necessary. One week after the Quincy City…
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QUINCY — A Quincy company redeveloping a downtown building into mixed-use is requesting more than $300,000 in tax increment financing from the City of Quincy as part of its nearly $6.9 million redevelopment of a century-old building. The Finance Committee unanimously voted during its Monday night meeting to send the proposal to the full City…
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QUINCY — Illinois State Sen. Jil Tracy visited the Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center Monday morning. The QAVTC provides trade classes for area high school students to learn. The tour included stops in the preschool, auto body shop and other classrooms. The tour began with Tracy hearing from the construction teacher Dave Bellis. The students…
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Tia Jackson, 33, 2038 Chestnut St. for stealing at 5211 Broadway. 122Cynthia Baselice, 53, 1516 N. 16th St for failure to yield – stop sign at 4th and Chestnut. 136Blake Wright, 28, 610 S. 21st for improper left turn at 24th and State St. 182
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Kordell N. Tucker, 27, last known address in the 1900 block of Adams in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated discharge of a firearm. Tucker is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Student Life organization has announced the return of its annual Haunted Trails experience from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, and from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Spring Valley Trails behind the Quincy campus at 1301 S. 48th. Open to the public,…
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Meet Pearl, a beautiful 4-year-old white German Shepherd mix searching for her forever home. With her striking appearance and loving personality, this little lady is ready to bring joy and warmth into your life. Pearl enjoys going for long walks, playing with her favorite toys, and curling up for cozy cuddle sessions. Pearl is truly…
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QUINCY — Two GOP mayoral candidates turned in petitions at the beginning of the filing period Monday morning at Quincy City Hall. Brink was first in line with 740 signatures on his petitions. Troup was third in line behind former City Clerk Janet Hutmacher, who was turning in the petitions for City Clerk Laura Oakman.…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Quincy Public Library will hold its semi-annual book sale Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 24-26 in the large conference room at the library, 526 Jersey. Shopping hours on Thursday are 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hours on Friday and Saturday are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The books are sold…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library is the site of an art exhibition featuring visiting watercolor workshop artist Marilynne Bradley from St. Louis. Bradley is showcasing her watercolors “Geometric Transformations” through Nov. 2. The Great River Watercolor Society & QU Art Department are co-sponsoring the event. An artist’s reception/refreshments are scheduled from…
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QUINCY — A developer from Ohio recently filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a preliminary permit for a hydroelectric plant along the Mississippi River at Lock and Dam No. 21 in Quincy. Alan Skelly of Low Head Hydro M 11 LLC from Mount Orab, Ohio, filed the application on May 29…
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QUINCY — The announcement by Low Head Hydro M 11 LLC from Mount Orab, Ohio, of its proposal to study the feasibility of the proposed Mississippi Lock and Dam 21 Hydroelectric Project is not the first time a hydropower plant has been proposed in Quincy. The Quincy City Council voted in July 2006 to seek…
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QUINCY — Ray Burke returns to Quincy for the ‘Those who Rock the Dock’ performances at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8-9. Bands set to play over the weekend are The Hyland Church Band, Smokin Crawdads and Humanity Street Unplugged, Burke’s record with guest musicians. Forever will be reuniting to headline on Saturday, Nov. 9. This…
Read Full Article Madison Lepper, 31, 2225 N. 12th, Apt. 510 for driving through funeral procession at 18th and Locust. 122James Beers, 50, 631 Locust St. for improper driving at 4th and Maple. 178Jammie Meyer, 63, 1519 N. 10th for improper lane usage at 1023 N. 10th. 113Jody Daffern, 66, 2038 Maple St. for improper lane usage at…
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ADAMS COUNTY – Adams County has enacted an open burning ban, effective immediately. Adams County Board Chairman Kent Snider issued the ban Sunday. The move comes at the recommendation of the county’s rural fire chiefs as conditions across the county have become increasingly dry with vegetation dying off from the growing season and no significant…
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MACOMB, Ill. — In a collaborative effort with the nonprofit Camp I Am Me and Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), the Macomb Fire Department is installing no-cost smoke alarms for residents of Macomb. The Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program provides smoke alarms and fire prevention materials to Illinois fire departments to…
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QUINCY — Quincy residents and/or business owners can start buying a tree through the city’s annual fall tree planting program. The trees will be planted on the public parkway (land between the sidewalk and the street) adjacent to their property. Assistant Planning Director Jason Parrott said city crews have removed more than 120 trees located…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department has moved all offices and practice rooms into the Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. In a press release, Christine Damm, dean of the school of fine arts and communication, said, “The QU music program is so excited about the renovated space. Having the new…
Read Full Article Brodie J. Bell, 39, 2800 College Ave. for Trespassing at 2703 Broadway St. 122Kent D. Stegeman, 54, Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at N. 5th St. and Broadway St. 113Laree E. Dunning, 36, Quincy for DWLS at 4th St. and Maine St. 113William Carter, 27, 513 Hampshire, Apt. 222 for FTA – Shoplifting and Trespassing.…
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This afternoon, Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly provided an update on the line-of-duty death of ISP Trooper Corey S. Thompsen. At approximately 3:42 p.m. on October 18, 2024, Trooper Thompsen was on-duty finishing a traffic enforcement detail traveling east on East Leverett Road approaching 1300 E. in Champaign County. A truck,…
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QUINCY — Hurricanes Milton and Helene have caused severe damage in the southern U.S., especially on Florida’s west coast, during the past couple of weeks – leaving many people displaced, without power or recovering from damages to their property. If you’d like to support hurricane recovery efforts with a donation, it’s best to give to…
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QUINCY — The Illinois State Alliance of YMCAs recently announced that Kristen Lay has been honored with the Tom Stoll Award at the recent Fall Rally in Normal. This recognition highlights Lay’s dedication and work in service to the YMCA and its mission. The Tom Stoll Award, established in memory of a YMCA leader who…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame Extravaganza will be held on Friday, Nov. 15, at The Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets for this event are $75 a person. Participants will receive dinner, drinks and a bid number for all live and silent auctions. All proceeds benefit Quincy Notre Dame…
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