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Construction activities on Bally’s $1.7 billion Chicago casino in River West have been suspended by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) after findings revealed that the contractors working on the site employed the services of an unauthorized waste hauler. The investigations showed that the project’s contractors were using the services of D&P Construction, a waste management…
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QUINCY — Quincy city officials learned Monday that the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has approved the Quincy River Edge Redevelopment Zone (RERZ), which gives historic tax credits for qualifying riverfront properties that need to be restored. The program incentivizes local developers with various tax credits, tax exemptions and tax abatements, such as new construction…
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QUINCY — Two aldermen expressed concerns Monday night after the first reading of the creation of a consent agenda for future Quincy City Council meetings, and Mayor Linda Moore admits the ordinance might need a little tweaking to eventually get the votes needed to pass. “We have two more weeks, so we’ve got plenty of…
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QUINCY — Quincy University inducted Holly J. Henze and Mark A. Schuering into the Legal Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony on Saturday, April 26, in the Pete Brown Mock Trial Room in the Center for Legal Studies on QU’s main campus, 1800 College Avenue. Henze is an associate circuit court judge with the…
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Brandon D. Austin, 37, of Quincy for Resisting or Obstructing Peace Officer, Fleeing/Elude Peace Officer, Improper Lane Usage and Improper Use of Registration. Lodged 124Brandon D. Austin, 37, of Quincy for FTA-possession of stolen vehicle and FTA-parking more than 12 feet from curb. Lodged 124Madison L. Thomas-Reardon, 22, of Quincy for Possession of Meth. Lodged…
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QUINCY — A press release from the Adams County Health Department on Monday said the recycling collection locations in Camp Point, Liberty, Medson and Payson will end in June. Residents in those communities were instead encouraged to use the Quincy locations at the HyVee at 1400 Harrison, Home Depot at 5432 Broadway and Refreshment Services…
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Brandon J. Lewis-Cain, 28, last known address of 1000 block of N. Fifth in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for possession of meth and trespassing. Lewis-Cain is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal High School art instructors James Zimmerman, Lisa Wiese and Christina Strode have announced the top awards from the Hannibal High School portion of the annual Young Masters exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council from April 1-29. Pieces/students winning the top three 2025 HHS awards were: Second Place (in no particular order)…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Pirates girls soccer team held their annual Kickin’ Cancer game on Tuesday, April 29, at Veterans Field. During the starting lineup, players were escorted onto the field by local cancer survivors. The players sold apparel, pink ribbons and raffle tickets to raise funds for the Legacy of Hope campaign to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month this May by embracing the theme “Turn Awareness into Action.” A mental health Lunch and Learn event, “What is the Most Important Thing You Can Do for Your Mental Health Today?”, will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, in the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Mallory King nursing supervisor at Hospice of Northeast Missouri (a service of Hannibal Regional) recently was awarded the Ron and Elsie Gaber Founder’s Award for excellence in hospice. This recognition, established through a donation from Ron and Elsie Gaber of Kirksville, aims to recognize outstanding people who demonstrate unwavering commitment and exceptional…
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QUINCY — Is there more than one way to bake a cake? Krazy Companies, Inc. has filed a civil suit on April 28 in Adams County Circuit Court asking for $200,000 in damages from the owner of and an employee with The Mercantile Sweets + Goods, a local bakery and coffee shop that had its…
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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. Robert W. Pherigo and Brenna D. Pherigo of Mount Sterling sold a photography shop at 103…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Nikita Childers of Quincy at 11:49 p.m. April 29, 2025.A girl was born to Blake and Madison Hetzler of Maywood, Mo., at 2:24 p.m. April 30, 2025.A girl was born to Jesse Gonzalez and Alexis Washington of Quincy at 8:20 a.m. May 2, 2025.A girl was born to…
Read Full Article Bayland R. Barnes, 36, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 2300 Broadway. NTA 101Joseph V. Rosenburg, 41, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 8th and Vermont. NTA 128Susan A. Steinkoenig, 44, of Quincy for Open Container. NTA 101Sierra M. Abbey, 29, of Hannibal, Mo.,, for FTA-Fighting. Lodged…
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CHICAGO — The office of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Quincy man on Friday, May 9, for allegedly disseminating child sexual abuse material. The Attorney General’s office charged Timothy Mason, 43, in Adams County Circuit Court with five Class X felony counts of dissemination of child pornography, each punishable by up to 30 years…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal based author and speaker Bob Morrison recently released his latest book, “Compelled.” Morrison is an Indiana-born native who has put down roots in Hannibal after serving in disaster responses for more than 20 years in multiple major disasters including the Joplin tornado, Hurricane Katrina, the Haiti earthquake and Ground Zero 9/11…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) and the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC) are co-sponsoring a program on the underground railroad by Patrick Hotle and Terrell Dempsey at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, John Wood Community College, 1301 S. 48th. This is the fourth…
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QUINCY — Culver-Stockton College professor of history Scott Giltner will present “Toney: One Man’s Long Journey Through American Slavery” on Thursday, May 15, as part of the History Happy Hour program series at the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum (LDDM), 128 N. Fifth. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a mini reception including light refreshments. The presentation…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional’s Chaplaincy Corps recognized Allen Clark as its Volunteer Chaplain of the Year for 2024 during the annual chaplains service awards banquet on March 27. The Hannibal Regional Chaplaincy Corps was formed in 1993 to help patients, families and visitors in a time of need. With more than 30 members, volunteer…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to the director of the Quincy Public Library about funding, staffing and what the future governance of the facility could look like.
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