Illinois
MARBLEHEAD, Ill. — One person was flown to a local hospital with injuries after a one-vehicle crash Thursday late morning. The Illinois State Police reported that troopers with Troop 6 are investigating a crash at the intersection of Illinois Route 57 and Interstate 172 that happened at approximately 11:51 a.m. Thursday, May 29. A press…
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SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) says concerns by city officials and complaints by consumers emphasize the need to restore local control in solar and wind energy construction, as well as protect consumers from a few bad actors in the business. “Renewable energy projects are an important part of a comprehensive energy plan; however, it’s…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department provided more information Thursday afternoon about how a Perry man who had been reported as missing was found Thursday morning. Sheriff David Greenwood said more information about ping notifications was received. The location of Ronald Boston, 82, indicated an area between Griggsville and Perry along Illinois Route…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre is cranking up the volume on July 10-13 and July 17-20 with “Jersey Boys,” the electrifying Tony Award-winning musical that tells the real-life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. From the gritty streets of New Jersey to the bright lights of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,…
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QUINCY — Bella Ease, 707 Broadway, will hold a summer kickoff from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, featuring food, art, music, face painting, games and the opportunity to learn how Bella Ease is partnering with various Quincy organizations. People attending can sign up their children in grades 4-12 for a variety of…
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QUINCY — The LWV of Adams County will hear from Carrie Bross and Adrienne Abright during its Tuesday, June 3, meeting at 6 p.m. at the Quincy Public Library. Bross and Abright are the founders of Voices for Choice, which works to maintain, protect and ensure human rights for bodily autonomy. The group is primarily…
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QUINCY— The north approach on 18th Street to the intersection at State Street will be closed Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 13. South 18th Street directly north of State Street will be closed to allow construction crews to replace sidewalks, storm sewers and the fire hydrant at the intersection. Traffic Flow Business Access TCBY,…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams County real estate tax bills were mailed on May 27. They are green bills with first and second installment pay stubs from the Adams County Collector in a standard business envelope. Due dates are June 27 for the first installment, and Sept. 2 for the second. Payments can be made:…
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QUINCY — The Plan Commission voted during its Wednesday meeting to recommend not supporting a commercial solar energy Facility at 3622 Ellington Road. Dozens of interested citizens attended the meeting, both in favor and against the solar project. Fourteen people spoke during open comment, armed with petitions and arguments. The majority of speakers were against…
Read Full Article UPDATE: Mr Boston was located, alive. He is being transported to the hospital. PERRY, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is asking for assistance on locating a missing person. The missing person is 82-year-old Ronald Boston of Perry. Boston is 5’10” and weighs 285 pounds. Mr. Boston left his residence at 9:00 AM in…
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QUINCY — Fishing for Freedom Quincy, a program which pairs boaters with veterans (called warriors) for a weekend of fishing, will celebrate its 15th anniversary this weekend. “When we first got started, it was right after the vets started coming back home from Desert Storm and Desert Shield. We knew one of the things they…
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Linda Forbes, 50, of Quincy for Theft under $500.Dustin R. Jenkins, 42, of Liberty for Speeding at N. 36th St and Locust St. 111Aaliyah R. French, 18, of Bowen for Improper Left Turn at 24th St. and Maine St. 111Jerad J. Hynek, 44, of Quincy for Fail to Notify Damage Unattended Vehicle. 144Melissa F. Slee,…
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PLYMOUTH, Ill. — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a train hitting a pedestrian near Plymouth at approximately 6:18 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27. A preliminary investigation revealed that a northbound Amtrak train struck a male subject identified as Aaron R. Atkins, 42, of Plymouth. The incident occurred just north of…
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QUINCY — The improper disposal of smoking materials was determined by investigators with the Quincy Fire Department as the cause of a Monday afternoon fire. The Quincy Fire Department responded at 12:20 p.m. on Monday, May 26, to a report of a possible structure fire in a two-story building with a basement at 420 S.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A car sustained damage to the rear bumper and trunk area during a structure fire in a two-car detached cinder block garage on Tuesday night. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 11:41 p.m. to a general alarm fire at 816 N. 24th. The first crew arrived on the scene in three minutes…
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LORAINE, Ill. — The drivers of two vehicles were injured in a crash Wednesday morning near Loraine. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Adams County EMS and Loraine Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Illinois Route 336 and Illinois Route 61. A 2016 Kia Forte driven by Amy Bottorff, 45, of…
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Consent agendas, road work and committee assignments on this week’s edition of Minutes with the Mayor.
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QUINCY — Quincy teens will soon have the opportunity to experience philanthropy first-hand through a new program offered by the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri and supported by the Tracy Family Foundation. Through Teens Active in Grantmaking (TAG), high school students will learn about their community, the issues that impact their…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s JDub Academy is back this summer with an exciting lineup of hands-on, educational courses for students in grades K-12. The program offers opportunities for kids to explore interests, build skills and discover future career pathways — all in a fun, engaging environment with more than 50 classes to choose…
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QUINCY — At Tuesday evening’s city council meeting, an ordinance changing the order of business of council meetings and adding the Consent Agenda passed with a new amendment. The Consent Agenda will allow multiple items to be voted on at once, allowing items expected to have unanimous yeses to not require separate votes, freeing up…
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QUINCY — Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) recently received a $10,000 grant from Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America to deliver mental health-focused outreach programming to 350 girls in rural communities throughout Adams, Brown, Hancock and Pike counties. GSCI’s mental health outreach programming ensures that the most vulnerable youths gain access to mental health…
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This handsome 10-month-old mixed breed boy is as goofy as he is gorgeous! With his stunning rust-colored coat and playful personality, Bobby is sure to steal your heart—and maybe a few of your socks too. Bobby is a goofy pup with an even bigger personality. He’s full of energy, always ready for a game of…
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QUINCY — A Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) investigation in November revealed that two physical education teachers at Denman Elementary School frequently taped students’ mouths shut for talking and gave “birthday spankings” that led to students being afraid to let friends and teachers at school know it was their birthday. While the investigation…
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QUINCY — Good Samaritan Home of Quincy celebrated its resident centenarians at its annual “Century Club” event on May 15 and gave them a chance to share some words of wisdom and advice on living a long and happy life. Those recognized were: Some of the highlights of wisdom shared in a press release were:
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