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The tax revenue gained from Illinois’ gambling industry has reached a new high in 2024, earning more than in any previous period. The reason for this increase—beyond traditional casinos and sports betting—is primarily a surge in video gaming terminals (VGTs) and online gambling. Digital promotions, such as some of the best current online casino bonus…
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Bitcoin, as the gold of the digital world, is increasingly recognized by the world for its value, attracting the attention of countless investors. However, simply holding Bitcoin cannot satisfy all investors’ desire for asset growth. Faced with a complex and changing market and the high threshold of traditional mining, many Bitcoin holders are looking for…
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Buying a car is one thing. Keeping it running well for years without turning it into a financial or emotional burden? That’s something else entirely. Whether you’re driving through the quiet backroads outside Quincy or making daily commutes across town, your car plays a central role in your routine. And like any long-term investment, a…
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QUINCY — Nearly three months after a fire decimated the main lobby building, the Welcome Inn property at 200 Maine is under new ownership. Quincy Hotel LLC acquired the 3.51-acre property on June 11 from Quincy Property LLC. The sale price was $500,000, according to property tax documents filed in Adams County. Quincy Hotel LLC…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Susan Johnson led her final Board of Education meeting as superintendent of the Hannibal School District Wednesday night, capping a 34-year educational career in the district and over a decade as its superintendent. Following the meeting, Johnson described feeling a mix of emotions towards her retirement: fear, for a changing norm; excitement,…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, June 19, 2025 Meal worms, anyone? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,319 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So, you’re in the mood to do some traveling, eh? And you say you like to eat, too? If those are both the case, here are some food festivals…
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Tecarl L. Steele, 35, of Quincy for Operate Motor Vehicle with suspended registration and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 227James P. Mann, 47, of Quincy for FTA Theft, FTA Speeding and a new charge of Driving While License Suspended. 147Thilma P. Rosenberger, 55, of Quincy for Driving Without Headlights. 147Adam C. Snider, 36, of Quincy…
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Update on the fire this afternoon at the Kroc Center: A mechanical issue in a rooftop unit that controls the humidity levels of the pool caused a small fire that the Quincy Fire Department got under control quickly. The Kroc Center will remain open the rest of the evening and normal hours tomorrow. However, the…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, June 18, 2025 I would imagine those vending machines in Tokyo are rather interesting … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,318 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are the largest cities in the world with some crazy background about each: Tokyo, Japan: 37 million. Tokyo is so crowded…
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Bernard Carl Weisenburger, age 88, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:00 pm in Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. He was born in October 9, 1936, in Madison, Wisconsin, a son of Edward and Margaret Eroen Weisenburger. He married Sally Berblinger on December 14, 1964 in Payson, Illinois. She survives. Bernard was…
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Well-known financial analyst Alex Krüger pointed out that “the essence of cloud mining is to significantly lower the entry threshold for acquiring crypto assets, thereby promoting market liquidity and diversification of user structure.” In recent years, cloud mining has rapidly emerged as a new way to acquire digital assets. Compared with the traditional mining model,…
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Women’s health in Missouri is undergoing continuous transformation, influenced by legislative developments, technological progress, and evolving public health priorities. This dynamic landscape is further shaped by longstanding access disparities. These factors collectively shape the quality and availability of care for women across the state, from metropolitan areas to remote rural regions. As the healthcare landscape…
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ST. LOUIS – A Missouri woman on Wednesday admitted stealing her brother’s Social Security disability payments during the decade he spent in prison. Lora Houck, 57, of Kahoka, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of theft of government money. A press release from the Office of the United States Attorney,…
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Rear-end collisions happen frequently on Missouri’s roads. These accidents rank among the most common crashes we see. Missouri’s “rear-end collision doctrine” makes things clearer by placing blame on the rear driver in most cases. This legal rule makes the claims process easier for injured drivers. The money you might receive after getting rear-ended depends on…
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QUINCY — The Gem City Breakfast Kiwanis held its annual Grant Day ceremony at the Kiwanis Shelter in Lincoln Park on Friday, May 16. James Kase, Grant Day committee chair, presented awards to 34 recipients from Quincy and the nearby area. The grants totaled $27,900. All grants were to assist programs or events that support…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on June 4 to celebrate the recent relocation of Bougher, Krisher, Stuckart & Clark, Attorneys at Law P.C. to 32 West Side Square after an extensive cosmetic remodel of the interior space. The firm provides professional legal representation…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services recently announced the return of its summer food pogram in Palmyra, designed to ensure that children and youth in the community have continued access to nutritious meals during the summer months. The program will run from June 23 to Aug. 11 with children receiving a weekly food box containing…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Alliance Art Gallery is presenting in June several works by artist Preston Jackson, a world-renowned painter and sculptor. Jackson’s work explores themes of the human condition through the lens of histories and ecologies. The gallery exhibit will feature large canvases paintings of African animals, showcasing their strength, power and beauty as…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — The 36th annual Timewell Lions Toy and Antique Tractor Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22, at the old Timewell School and Gym. Nine dealers from Illinois, Iowa and Missouri will be in attendance and will have toy tractors, combines, semi-trucks, construction toys, custom toys, hot wheels and various other items.…
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GALENA, Mo. — Compared to other parts of the agricultural community, graziers of cattle depend less on fossil fuel and more on solar energy to turn a natural resource like grass into a sellable commodity, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Tim Schnakenberg. Graziers can save on operating expenses and provide quality feed to meet…
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Although the overall crypto market has recently pulled back, the price of Bitcoin has fallen from its high point, and the volatility of mainstream currencies such as DOGE and XRP has intensified, this is prompting more and more investors to rethink the importance of “stable income”. In such a market, a crypto profit method that…
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QUINCY — Mayor Linda Moore has made her selections for the people who she wants to lead and be members of committees to work on a pair of projects she pushed for during her mayoral campaign. Moore has created a “Strategic Task Force on Housing” and a “Sports Commission.” Each committee includes members and some…
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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. Katherine Wilson of Pleasant Hill sold a residence at 102 W. Clinton in Pleasant Hill to…
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Patricia “Pat” Wells, 69, of Quincy, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Patricia “Pat” was born February 28, 1956, in Springfield, IL to Francis and Vivian (Wewers) Duffy. She was married to Kenneth “Rodney” Wells on November 27, 1976, at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy, IL. He…
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