Illinois
QUINCY — The Adams County Board voted Tuesday night to spend more than $9.5 million to replace the roof and HVAC system at the courthouse at 5th and Vermont. The board opted to support local companies, despite their bids not being the lowest in each category. The $8.9 million bid from Peters Heating and Air Conditioning…
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QUINCY — Republican incumbent Mike Troup and independent challenger Linda Moore had similar thoughts on some issues during Tuesday night’s mayoral debate at First Christian Church, but one topic they certainly disagreed on was the city insurance mess that began in January 2023 and wasn’t resolved until July 2024. WTAD Radio’s Mary Griffith, one of…
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QUINCY — Republican incumbent Mike Troup and independent challenger Linda Moore fielded multiple questions from panelists Mary Griffith from WTAD and Daniel Winn from WGEM, as well as from moderator Iris Nelson and the audience, during Tuesday night’s mayoral debate at First Christian Church. The League of Women Voters of Adams County served as the…
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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. Teresa Morris, Christopher Barr and Jonathan Barr sold a residence at 729 Buchanan in Carthage to…
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QUINCY — Pete Wells of The New York Times, Ruth Reichl of The Los Angeles Times and late chef-turned-writer-slash-world-traveler extraordinaire Anthony Bourdain are among the top food critics of the 21st century. This week, however, the critiques of students throughout the Quincy Catholic elementary schools and Quincy Notre Dame reign supreme. “You guys, the broccoli’s…
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Mikayla Lamb, 22, of Quincy for Speeding.Rachel Riley, 29, of Quincy for Speeding.Clayton Miller, 26, of Quincy for Speeding.Amber Lindsey, 34, of Pittsfield for Speeding.Kaitlynn Farran, 31, of Quincy for Speeding.Michelle Parrish, 48, of La Belle, Mo., for Speeding.Nolan Deitrich, 20, of Quincy for Seatbelt Driver.Johnny C. Anderson, 77, of Loraine for Failure to Maintain…
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NORMAL, Ill. — The Illinois State University police filed a report Monday night following an incident at CEFCU Arena after the Quincy High School boys basketball team lost 58-50 to Lisle Benet Academy in the Class 4A Normal Super-Sectional. According to ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff, the report will not be released to the public…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is conducting a criminal investigation after an early Tuesday morning fire decimated the main lobby building of the Welcome Inn, 200 Maine. Officials with Ameren Gas and Electric were on scene to confirm the building did not have utilities at the time of the fire — which led Steve…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA is launching its annual campaign, “What is Your Y?”, at noon on Tuesday, March 11, and it will run through June 13. The campaign a call to the community to reflect on the role the Y plays in their lives and the lives of those around them. This campaign…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Castle recently moved the Villa Kathrine hours to its “warm weather schedule.” The villa now is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. This year is the 125th anniversary of the construction in 1900 of the Mediterranean style Villa…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a call at the vacant Welcome Inn at 200 Maine early Tuesday morning. At 2:20 a.m., the first crews arrived and saw fire coming from the roof of the main lobby building. A third alarm was called, bringing all on-duty crews to the fire scene and calling…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board voted to select Russ Hinkamper to fill the District 7 vacancy created by the retirement of Theresa Bockhold Monday night. The move comes about a month after Adams County Board Chairman Bret Austin nominated businessman Adam Booth to the position, only to see the board vote not to support…
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NORMAL, Ill. — An on-court altercation between at least one student each from Quincy High School and Lisle Benet Academy resulted in a police investigation and multiple interviews being conducted as fans milled around Monday night following Benet’s 58-50 victory in the Class 4A Normal Super-Sectional at CEFCU Arena. After the Blue Devils and the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council voted during its meeting Monday night to indefinitely shelve a proposed 1 percent municipal grocery tax that would replace a state tax that has been collected since 1981. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the state no longer will collect a 1 percent tax on groceries. However, each taxing authority statewide…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved during its Monday meeting a bid of $2.727 million from Hood Construction of Rushville to replace as many as 340 lead service lines on the city’s northwest side. A resolution to award a $4.038 million contract to Wiemelt Plumbing to replace the lines, between Cherry and Locust and between…
Read Full Article Adam W. Fenton, 41, of Quincy was arrested on a McDonough County warrant for FTA speeding. Lodged. He was also issued a citation for fighting in the 1000 block of N. 18th. 146Elizabeth Warning, 36, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 716 Jackson St. Lodged 181Gregory Delcour, 39, of Payson for disobeying a stop sign…
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QUINCY — As spring approaches, so do spring storms that may cause roof damage. After big storms, roofing companies may make the rounds in your neighborhood performing free inspections. While legitimate businesses use this strategy to reach new customers, con artists or dishonest companies can also take advantage of it to get your business. When…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Chorus, directed by Phyllis Robertson, will perform favorite show tunes at its spring pops concert, “Celebrate Broadway,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, in Salem Church. The chorus will perform music from “Les Miserables,” “Newsies,” “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Jersey Boys,” “Come From Away” and many others. From…
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JWCC to offer 'Agriculture: Find Your Path Day' on Thursday to inspire next generation of ag leaders
BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College invites students, educators and community members to “Agriculture: Find Your Path Day,” an immersive event designed to explore the opportunities in agriculture, from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 13, at the JWCC Ag Center, 37803 Illinois 104. The program will offer participants a hands-on experience with…
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Meet Cash, a 5-year-old hound/lab mix who’s as smart as he is sweet! With a heart of gold, Cash loves to snuggle up and enjoy cozy moments with his favorite humans. He’s incredibly intelligent, picking up on commands quickly and always eager to please. Cash is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams County Sheriff Anthony Grootens recently announced the 2025 testing dates for the position of patrol deputy. The physical test will be administered at 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, at Flinn Stadium, 4400 Maine, in Quincy. The written test will be given to people who pass the physical test at…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has sent a letter to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk, calling for an immediate investigation into the nearly $5 billion in federal loan guarantee to be awarded to the Grain Belt Express (GBE) project. The Grain Belt Express project proposes constructing transmission…
Read Full Article 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. Tina M. Rigsbey of Lexington, Ky., sold a residence at 1034 Madison in Quincy to Myron…
Read Full Article Cass D. Tasco, 34, of Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection at 1001 N. 5th St. Lodged 122Brian E. Frye, 53, of Quincy for DWLR at S. 18th St. and Adams St. Lodged 186Michael D. Howser, 46, of Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection at 2069 Spring St. Lodged 122Michelle L. Reeves, 49,…
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