Illinois
QUINCY — Max Dancer says the interest in the Brewhaus Townhomes development at Eighth and Jersey is emblematic of the needs of the Quincy housing market. The 34 townhomes are the result of a $7.5 million project that was greenlighted in March 2023. Happel Realtors was the host of a public open house on Thursday…
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Darius Thornton, 23, 1702 Center Granview Dr., Criminal Damage to Property less than $500 and Disorderly Conduct at 1702 Center Granview Dr. on 2/9/24. NTA 140Karen Woolfolk, 83, 2103 Cherry Lane Estate North, Failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at 10th and State on 2/28/24. NTA 169Adam Snider, 34, 2409 Crystal Ave., Failure…
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QUINCY — The death of John Barry Hall, the father of Casting Crowns lead singer Mark Hall, on Tuesday has forced the Casting Crowns concert scheduled for Saturday, March 2 to be rescheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, March 29, at the Morrison Theater in Quincy Junior High School. All tickets for the March 2 show will…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Bee Gees Gold: The Tribute will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at The Legacy Theater. Together these performers bring back the best of the Saturday Night Fever disco era. Backed by a live band, the Bee Gees Gold recreates the look and sound of the Bee Gees from the…
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QUINCY — The JWCC Adult Volunteer Literacy program will be the host of an English conversation group at the Quincy Public Library starting Wednesday, March 6. This is a casual meeting where adults who are learning the English language can practice speaking English, meet other learners and improve their speaking confidence. The group is free…
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QUINCY — Two people will join the Adams County Public Defender’s Office in March as full-time assistant public defenders. Betsy Bier will begin in her position on March 4. She is a graduate of Ball State University, and she earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law. She previously practiced as…
Read Full Article Derrick Waton, 32, of Quincy for DWLS and Operate Uninsured Vehicle. 108Haley Koehler, 26, of Quincy for FTA Fighting. 128Jose M.R. Rana, 30, of 1813 Schell Ct/ for Speeding at 36th and Melodie. NTA 122Carli J. Bryan, 33, of 4309 Saint Anthony Rd. for Speeding at Gardner Exp/Maiden Ln. NTA 122Brittany N. Thompson, 36, of…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, is partnering with Quincy-based nonprofit Impact Global on the development of Quincy African heritage and cultural exhibits inside the museum. An open house to preview the project’s development will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29. Featuring five interactive video exhibits and numerous wall exhibits, the Lincoln-Douglas Debate…
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QUINCY — St. James Lutheran School, 900 S. 17th, will be the site of an open house on two dates for families interested in sending their students to St. James in the fall. The two options are 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22. Those attending the open house…
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PIKE COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding more than $58,000 in college scholarships throughout Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2024-25 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Chorus will showcase songs by pop music legends at its spring choral pops concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Salem Church. The chorus is conducted by Phyllis Robertson. The evening features hits made famous by legendary singers Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand and many others. Selected songs…
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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. OBO United States Marshals Service of Rock Island sold a residence at 1001 Prairie Mills Road…
Read Full Article Harley D. Snow, 19, of 2601 Jenny Ln. for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 10th and Jefferson. NTA 108Zakhary K. Hicks, 20, Homeless for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 108Roldan H. Johnson, 18, of 1236 North 26th for Stealing and Flight on Foot at 5211 Broadway. NTA 108Alexis M. Peters, 25, of 2900 Parkwood Dr.…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Glenn Wooden, 39, of Quincy was found guilty on Feb. 23 by a federal jury of three counts of distributing methamphetamine and one count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of Illinois. During two days of trial…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Henry Speirs II, 35, of the 700 block of Harrison in Quincy, recently was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough to 60 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine (actual). After he completes his prison sentence, he will serve four years of…
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Calhoun County judge to assist with criminal court docket in Adams County following Adrian dismissal
QUINCY — Chief Judge Frank McCartney has a tentative resolution as to how Robert Adrian will be replaced in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. He hopes to have answers soon as to how Adrian’s position will be filled in the future. Judge Charles H.W. Burch of Hardin, who has been handling the docket in Calhoun County,…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training is offering two professional development classes — Local Business Boost: Digital Marketing Essentials and DIY Video Marketing: Small Business Edition — in March. Both classes are open to the public. No application is necessary, but people are required to make a reservation to attend. The…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be presenting a lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023. The lecture will be about the total solar eclipse that will occur April 8. Randy Wolfmeyer, John Wood’s astronomy professor, will be the presenter. The public is invited to…
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Jerry D Holtschlag, 60, Quincy for DUI alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at 36th and Broadway. NTA 106Delores K. Dade, 68, Quincy for suspended registration and operating an uninsured vehicle at 6th and Elm. NTA 120Erika L. Nokes, 34, Quincy for speeding in the 300 block of South 36th. NTAConnar…
Read Full Article Cory L. Graham, 41, 1004 Maine St., Forgery at 310 N. 36th St. and Theft Under at 1203 Harrison St. 122Anthony B. Tallman, 44, 1000 S. 8th, South Side Laundromat, reports on 02/18/2024 an unknown male entered the business and damaged the vending machine. 122Brian J. Cook, 52, 1405 Oak St., reports on 02/19/24 a…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Spring Fling, sponsored by Jensen Woods Camp, will be held Saturday, March 23, at Dixon Lodge. A breakfast of pancakes, sausage, cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy, coffee, milk and orange juice will be served from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., or while supplies last. An Easter egg hunt for three different age…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Reservations are being taken for no-cost cholesterol screenings on Tuesday, March 12, by Illini Community Hospital at the Illini Fitness Center, 128 W. Washington. The screening requires a 12-hour fast to measure HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. Appointments are required and available between 7:30 and 9:15 a.m. An appointment…
Read Full Article QUINCY — TAKE 6, a 10-time Grammy award-winning and 10-time Dove award-winning group, will perform Friday, March 8, at Salem Evangelical Church, 435 S. Ninth. Doors will open at 7 p.m., for the concert which will begin at 7:30 p.m. TAKE 6 crosses all genres from gospel to pop, jazz to R&B and has been…
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