Illinois
DALLAS CITY, Ill. — A death investigation is under way after a Dallas City man was found dead after a residential fire on Saturday. The victim was identified as Lonnie E. Lewis, 74. The Dallas City Rural Fire Protection District was paged to a structure fire at 180 W. Second in Dallas City at approximately…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man facing up to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for a January shooting incident received a sentence of 364 days in the Adams County Jail and three years of probation during a sentencing hearing Monday afternoon. Aaron J. Gallaher, 20, appeared with attorney Gerald Timmerwilke in Adams County…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 20 for The Corner Cottage, a local rental property and Chamber member since June 2023. In a press release, owner Kayleigh Gray, said, “This charming, cozy cottage in the heart of Macomb is perfect for those seeking simpler…
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QUINCY — The Gem City Rock Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Quincy Town Center in the former bookstore location. A rock and fossil identification time is scheduled. Participants are invited to bring an unknown material to stump the group. An activity for kids is scheduled as well.
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department will perform its Hawk Express jazz band holiday concert at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in the Quincy University cafeteria, 1800 College Ave. The concert is free and open to the public. The band will perform holiday music with a jazz twist including “Santa Rocks the House,” “This…
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QUINCY — Rethink Media will have its second Rethinksgiving food drive at its 502 N. 12th location on Tuesday, Nov. 28. This all-day event helps the surrounding areas, as well as replenishes the various give and take pantries across the city for this upcoming holiday season and beyond. Donations will be accepted all day and…
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QUINCY — Another online food delivery service is now available in Quincy. Uber Eats, which services 465 other cities in Illinois, now has drivers in Quincy. Debbie Houston is one of the new drivers. She said she received a card in the mail about two weeks ago that said Uber Eats was coming to Quincy.…
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Colin M. Boylen, 20, Mt. Sterling for Consumption of Alcohol-Minor at 1708 Broadway. NTA 260/142Tory L. Jordan, 26, Chicago for FTA-Operating Uninsured Vehicle and a new charge of Aggravated Domestic Battery. 179/104Harley J. Walker, 22, Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 140/185Jerel L. Bateman, 48, Quincy for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Aggravated Reckless Driving. Lodged 108Donald…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Officers with the Quincy Police Department issued multiple citations to minors at The Cedar Club, 2001 Cedar, on Friday. Officers conducted a tavern check at 11:55 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24 at the Cedar Club to identify minors consuming alcohol and or possessing fictitious identifications. Officers issued 11 citations for consumption of alcohol…
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QUINCY — As the holiday shopping season kicks off, so do holiday scams. Gift card scams are one of the most popular methods scammers used, and they’re becoming more common. Fraud reports to BBB Scam Tracker involving gift cards as a form of payment spiked in the first three quarters of 2023, up 50 percent…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Austin Aymond and Aaliyah Adams of Quincy at 2:54 a.m. Nov. 11, 2023.A girl was born Garry and Stephanie Dunn of Quincy at 5:40 a.m. Nov. 12, 2023.A boy was born Mike and Torie Disalvo of Quincy at 12:59 a.m. Nov. 13, 2023.A girl was born to Seth…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Salvation Army invites the community to show their school spirit during the Captain Kettle Mascot Challenge. Quincy High School’s Blue Devil, Quincy Notre Dame’s Raider, John Wood Community College’s Woody the Trailblazer, Liberty High School’s Eagle and Quincy University’s Victor E. Hawk will compete to claim the Captain Kettle Mascot Challenge…
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QUINCY — Audiences will be treated to a wide variety of holiday vocal and instrumental selections at John Wood Community College’s Fine Arts Department holiday music concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in the JWCC Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the Quincy campus, 48th and Harrison. JWCC’s concert choir, band and vocal show ensemble…
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MRN Editor David Adam talks with John Wood Community College President Bryan Renfro about the Aspen Prize, spring enrollment numbers, expansion at the Workforce Development Center, the Pathways to Promise Scholarship and the strange combination of pizza and Mexican food in Quincy’s restaurants. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s Furniture.
Read Full Article Andrew D. Harris, 33, 706 Payson Ave., FTA Stolen Vehicle at S. 8th St. and Washington St. Lodged 147Barbara L. Ippenson, 88, Quincy, reports on 11/19/2023 her 2008 Kia was struck at N. 48th St. and Oak St. 122Andrew R. Nunn, 25, 2237 Sycamore St., reports on 11/21/2023 his 2021 Hyundai was struck while parked…
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QUINCY — The Maxwell Dempsey Wombles Memorial Crue donated a check for $22,000 to the Adams County Suicide Prevention Coalition at a Nov. 13 meeting at Transitions of Western Illinois. The funds were raised through an annual golf tournament as well as a 50/50 raffle and over 70 raffle baskets. An after party held at…
Read Full Article Alanna M. Dawson, 50, Quincy, for indecent conduct in the 800 block of North 9th. N.T.A. 120Samantha J. Flint, 31, Quincy, for domestic battery in the 1600 block of Vermont. Lodged. 169Arianna R. Fernandez Villa, 22, Quincy, for F.T.A. illegal transportation of alcohol at 6th and Cedar. Lodged. 153Daniel W. Noe, 42, Quincy, for domestic…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Quincy Medical Group and Memorial Hospital in Carthage recently announced an expansion of their collaborative efforts to elevate healthcare services for Carthage and its surrounding communities. James Van den Bogaerde, an orthopedic surgeon with QMG, has joined Drake B. White of Memorial Hospital to provide orthopedic surgery care for patients. Van den…
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QUINCY — Orquesta Alto Maiz, a popular Latin-jazz dance band, will perform Saturday, Dec. 9, at State Street Theatre. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. Orquesta Alto Maiz plays a wide range of Latin musical styles including merengue, samba, cha-cha-cha, salsa, calypso and boleros. Audience participation (dancing and singing) is…
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QUINCY — A Quincy woman was taken to an Iowa hospital after suffering injuries in an accident early Friday morning. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle accident with injuries at Illinois 96 and N. 3000th at 12:24 a.m. Friday. Sierra H. Reed, 26, of Quincy, was traveling southbound on Illinois 96 in…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army and Emerald City Jewelers have partnered to present the Ring for Bling challenge, which offers volunteer bell ringers an opportunity to win a beautiful piece of jewelry donated by Emerald City Jewelers. Each time a person (older than 16 years) volunteers to ring bells for The Salvation Army, his or…
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Tadarryle D. Washington, 40, of Quincy for Trespassing at 540 Harrison St. on 11/21/23. 121Bellamie L. Frasier, 40, Salem, for Fail To Reduce Speed and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 29th & Broadway on 11/21/23. 179Stacy L. Young, 39, of Quincy for Fail to Reduce Speed and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 12th & Maine…
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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. Sandra M. Edmonson of Plainville sold a residence at 112 N. Church in Plainville to Cheyenne…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Police Department’s canine, Jax, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Jax’s vest is sponsored by Leah A. Beale of Oklahoma City, Okla., and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection…
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