Illinois
Shawn M. Durk, 44, of Keokuk, Iowa for No Valid Registration at 8th and Adams. NTA 113William S. Schmits, 49, of 2714 Elm for Disobey Stop Light at 8th and State. NTA 113Stephanie N. Minor, 36, of Camp Point for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 128Gloria J. Brooks, 65,…
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QUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University’s Brenner Library is one of 50 sites in the United States selected by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association to host the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition. This exhibit will be at Brenner Library from Oct. 23 to Dec. 4, 2026. In a press…
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QUINCY — Rustic Canteen, a fully equipped mobile bar, is serving Quincy and surrounding areas. Owned and operated by Tammy Ray, Rustic Canteen offers modern convenience for a variety of events such as weddings, backyard parties, graduation celebrations, corporate events and more. Tammy Ray brought her mobile bar dream to reality with a 50-year-old horse…
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If you didn’t have a chance to watch our MRN This Week panel discussion on tax incentives for businesses, you should: Debates make for better content, I’ll admit. Aren’t we all just waiting for our octogenarian presidents go at it Thursday night? Biden drooling … Trump’s makeup running as Jake Tapper turns off the air…
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QUINCY — The Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Illinois of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons recently awarded 41 new and renewal scholarships to local college students totaling more than $82,000. Statewide, more than 456 scholarships were awarded totaling more than $935,000. The new scholarship…
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QUINCY — One man was treated at Blessing Hospital and another arrested after a stabbing incident on the city’s west side. At about 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, Quincy Police officers responded to the Blessing Emergency Room in reference to a victim with a stab wound being transported to the hospital by private vehicle. Officers learned the…
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QUINCY — When Finance Committee Chairman Mike Rein asked for justification to increase the amount of TIF money from $500,000 to $1.5 million given to a local hotel development project, Director of Planning Chuck Bevelheimer explained the financial reasons. Then he gave everyone at Monday’s meeting in the Quincy Regional Training Center a history lesson.…
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QUINCY — A proposal from an Omaha, Neb.-based developer to place four restaurants and a gas station/convenience store on a nearly eight-acre lot on the northeast corner of 54th and Broadway must wait three weeks before the Quincy City Council will consider voting on it. However, it’s anybody’s guess how that proposal will change before it is…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved a low bid from Blick’s Construction for $143,413 for the demolition of the sludge dome building on Front Street during Monday’s meeting at the Quincy Regional Training Center. Director of Public Works Jeffrey Conte told aldermen the pump station inside the sludge dome building was built in 1980s,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved a five-year contract for the Western Illinois Veterinary Clinic for $1,040,250 during Monday night’s meeting at the Quincy Regional Training Center after the issue had been tabled for one week. The WIVC will provide essential care, medical attention and the opportunity for adoption to lost, stray and abandoned animals. It…
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QUINCY — Adams County CASA, a program of Advocacy Network for Children, had two new CASA volunteers sworn in — Christina Engle and Chloe Saxbery — by Judge John Wooleyhan on June 4 at the Adams County Courthouse. CASA volunteers are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak up for abused or neglected…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College has named 152 students to the President’s List for the 2024 spring term. The list recognizes the highest achieving students for each major term. To be named to the President’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and must earn a perfect grade…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Three incoming students at Quincy University have been awarded the Presidential Scholarship, the most prestigious academic scholarship offered to undergraduate students at QU. The newest recipients are Kayla Flange of Belleville, Mich., Madison Hester of Golden and Grace Welch of Camp Point. “We are delighted to welcome these three accomplished Presidential Scholars to…
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QUINCY — Jimmie and Julie Louthan are leaving the catering business after enjoying back-to-back record years. They have sold JJ’s Catering and Café J, which serves lunch for three hours on weekdays, in the Quincy Development Center at 1400 N. 30th to Nolan Lowe. The Louthans also had a share in the ownership of the Quincy Gems from…
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QUINCY — Jeff DeLonjay’s reasoning for wanting to buy Adams County Speedway was quite simple. “I just want to make sure that track is always there,” DeLonjay said. DeLonjay and his wife, Renee, have purchased the 28.5-acre, .295-mile track and surrounding area from Paul Holtschlag, who had served as either sole or co-owner of the…
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QUINCY — The first cohort for JWCC’s new Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program signed with their respective companies during a signing ceremony June 20 at the Workforce Development Center. JWCC, in collaboration with the Great River Economic Development Foundation and five founding company partners, launched Illinois’ first FAME chapter in February 2024. “Manufacturing,…
Read Full Article Dashawn B. Walker, 20, of Quincy for Vandalism at 820 Lind. NTA 101Abigail A. Stegeman, 21, of 624 York for Improper Lane Usage and DUI at 9th and York. NTA 101Michael J. Waters, 65, of Shipman for Failure to Yield Right of Way at 18th and State. NTA 113Brianna T. Rivera, 26, of 3608 Lindell…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College recently announced 247 students were named to the Dean’s List for the 2024 spring term. To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for nine or more credit hours and must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. A part-time student must…
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QUINCY — As the summer temperatures soar, the Quincy YMCA has opened its new cooling center ar 3101 Maine designed to provide a safe and comfortable refuge for the community. The cooling center will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. offering a range of amenities to help residents stay cool…
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QUINCY — As Independence Day approaches, The Quincy Police Department is gearing up for increased traffic enforcement to ensure the safety of all residents and motorists. Starting June 21 through the early-morning hours of July 8, officers will be working to keep impaired drivers off the road and ticketing unbuckled motorists. In a press release,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department invites the community to a beat meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday at St. Rose Hall, 1009 N. Eighth. Residents and businesses in Beat 1 and 6 (north of Broadway and west of 18th Street), along with all interested community members, are invited to attend. Several of the officers working…
Read Full Article Carsavion A. Brown Belton, 21, of 301 Maple for No Valid DL and Failure to Reduce Speed at 15th and Spring. NTA 148Sherry A. White, 65, of 520 Monroe for Aggravated Cruelty to Companion Animal. Lodged 145/110Timothy L. Thomas, 45, of 520 Monroe for IDOC Parole Violation, FTA Possession of Meth and a new charge…
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Thousands of fans were in attendance on Saturday for the second day of rock music during the Gem City Concert Series in Lincoln Park along the Quincy riverfront. BuckCherry was the headline act, with Saliva and Drowning Pool also performing. Photographer Samantha Carmean captured some of the action.
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QUINCY — June, recognized as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, is a good time for older adults and their loved ones to take extra safeguards against scams and fraud. Older adults, especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, can be more susceptible to scams. Scam awareness is a complex mental task, and it’s harder for those…
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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. Brian Joseph Delp and Sara L. Delp of Granite City sold a residence and lot at…
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