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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Douglas and Taylor Burford of Quincy at 10:41 p.m. May 22, 2025.A girl was born to Jose Antonio Ochooo Sanchez and Maria Feranda Hernandez Ramoo of Pittsfield at 12:59 p.m. May 23, 2025.A girl was born to Chris and Jordyn Childress of Williamstown, Mo., at 5:41 p.m. May…
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Marcus Washington, 25, of Quincy, TOF for Stealing at 1118 State St. on 5-16-25. NTA 261Jonathon Johnson, 37, of Payson for Failure to Yield – Passing at Gardner Expressway and York. 181/186Michael Kirby, 63, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at 36th and Broadway. 111Irma Wright, 74, of Quincy on a City Warrant for FTA…
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QUINCY —Latwaon J. McCray, previously of Chicago, was sentenced Thursday in Adams County Circuit Court to 18 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Circuit Judge Tad G. Brenner. McCray, 45, pled guilty on April 10 to one count of unlawful delivery of more than one gram but less than 15 grams of a…
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QUINCY, Ill. — In celebration of National Donut Day on Friday, June 6, The Salvation Army will have a Donut Day presentation for Illinois Veterans Home residents at Fifer Hall (Eighth and Sycamore) at 10 a.m. The presentation will include a look at the history behind Donut Day and music from The Salvation Army brass…
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QUINCY — Qtown Tournaments recently gave a $1,250 check to the St. Jude Quincy to Peoria Run. Proceeds were from T-shirt sales during last weekend’s annual St. Jude Tournament in the Wavering Park complex. “Players’ families really stepped up and purchased shirts because St Jude is such a great cause,” Darin Dodd from Qtown Tournaments said…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York, is hosting a scam prevention workshop and its annual job fair this month. Both events are free for community members of all ages to attend. The “Stop the Scam” workshop will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, and will…
Read Full Article Nadaesha Lewis, 21, of Quincy for Domestic Battery.Takasia D. Knaff, 27, for Vehicular Invasion. Lodged 178Randall Davis, 67, of Maywood, Mo., for Disregard Traffic-Control Device.Rajesh Parupalli, 28, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed.Betty Mays, 81, of Jacksonville for Yield-Left Turn.Anthony R. McPherson, 34, of Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 180Lindsey R.…
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QUINCY — Wow Bao opened its doors in Quincy—and it’s hiding in plain sight. Tucked inside Z!Eats like a delicious little secret, Wow Bao is serving up bold Asian fusion flavors with a spotlight on bao buns. These soft, steamy pockets are stuffed with everything from Korean BBQ to spicy chicken and veggie options, making…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, invites the public to attend a free talk, “Pope Leo’s Quincy Connection,” from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. Veteran journalist and Muddy River News Editor David Adam will share the story of Pope Leo XIV’s grandfather, who lived and worked in Quincy under the name…
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QUINCY — The Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex is back for its 28th, opening at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 14. “There’s nothing like Jackson-Lincoln,” Executive Director Marissa Radcliffe said in a press release. “It’s more than a pool. It’s where generations of families have learned to swim, earned their first summer job and built community. This…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court May 1-31, 2025. Gerald L. Hull from Jonetta L. Hull on May 1, 2025.Katherine J. Peyton from Jeremy S. Peyton on May 1, 2025.Stephanie Kenton Birky from Glenn Harlan Birkey on May 15, 2025.Dawn Y. Hoffman from Scott M. Hoffman on…
Read Full Article Gunner L. Oenning, 20, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 132Justin K. Breneman, 37, of Quincy for Adams County FTA Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 124Brian L. Mayfield, 44, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 184/161Shannon McVey, 31, of Quincy for Aggravated Assault. Lodged 108Kevin Y. Blanco Cueto, 29, of Quincy for Fail to…
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QUINCY — Two Quincy men were transported to Blessing Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department reports that deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident at 10:18 a.m. Tuesday at 43rd and Wismann Lane. Edward Welcher III, 34, of Quincy was traveling west in a 1995 Honda Civic…
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Google mapping for road closures, housing and the new sports commission. Minutes with the Mayor is brought to you by Mercantile Bank.
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The City of Quincy has a Google map that tells you the spots you might want to avoid when you are going through town.
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QUINCY — Step back in time to explore the roots of local agriculture at the 1930s Ag Museum this summer. Guests can learn firsthand what farming looked like in the early 20th century through authentic displays, demonstrations and historical context. These special events are hosted through a partnership between the Don McKinley Family, owners of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council agreed with the Plan Committee’s recommendation to reject a request for a special permit to allow the development of a solar farm at 3622 Ellington Road. The Plan Commission’s meeting was busy last week with 14 speakers sharing their enthusiasm for and against the project. The Plan Commission unanimously…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved Mayor Linda Moore’s request to establish a strategic task force on housing and the Quincy Sports Commission. Moore said after Monday’s City Council meeting that she hopes to name about 20 people to each committee, and she hopes to have a list of names for aldermen to approve…
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QUINCY — Did you do a double-take when you opened your property tax bill sometime in the past few days? Alderman Jeff Bergman (R-2) did too, and he said he feels your pain. He took a few moments to talk about that at the end of Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting. However, he also wanted…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court May 1-31, 2025. Jacob Paul Laughlin, 45, of Quincy and Nicole Lorean Andrews, 45, of Quincy filed May 1, 2025.Paula Kay Stoneking, 40, of Quincy and Chantal Dean Simonds, 35, of Quincy filed May 5, 2025.Jolene Elizabeth Liston, 39, of Quincy and Jerry…
Read Full Article Lisa Deming of Quincy for operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration and operate uninsured motor vehicle. NTA 120Shanon Jones , 52, of Quincy for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 5th and Cherry. 181Corina Hartley, 25, of Quincy for Disobey Traffic Light at 12th and Chestnut. 181William Primm, 23, of…
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Derrick L. Farris, 45, last known address in the 2700 block of Joyce Road in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery to a police officer. Farris is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers…
Read Full Article Valen Hill, 27, of Quincy for Driving While License Suspended and Threatening a Public Official. Lodged 147Savannah Stephens, 19, of Quincy for Violation of Stalking No Contact Order. Lodged 181Kentarreus Mulls, of Hannibal, Mo., for driving while revoked NTA and lodged on a Pike County warrant for harassment. Lodged 126Joseph Baker, 44, of Quincy for…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church, 3600 Payson Road, will hold its 150th annual Strawberry Festival from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. The festival features a variety of strawberry desserts: a cup of strawberries, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry sundaes and strawberry supreme, a combination of a shortcake and a sundae. Sandwiches, chips,…
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QUINCY — Local author Robert Turek recently officially released his latest work, “Haunted Quincy,” a captivating dive into 25 true stories of eerie encounters, local legends and ghostly lore that haunt the river town’s history. Turek, a lifelong Quincy resident whose family roots stretch back to the early 1800s, brings to light the haunted past…
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