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Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Gems lost eight of their first 10 games, but new faces in the lineup may be helping turn their season around. Five players in Tuesday night’s lineup were either playing their first or second game for the Gems this summer. They combined for 12 hits and 11 runs in a 16-3…
Read Full Article By: Ted Dabrowski – WIREPOINTS Illinois institutions, both public and private, continue to cut back on their mask mandates in light of increasing vaccinations and collapsing case numbers. Illinois’ schools are a notable exception. The Illinois State Board of Education says it expects mandated mask-wearing to continue in the fall. But is it time for the masks…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday as Blessing Health System opened its Blessing Resource Center, which will provide a personalized, concierge-like service targeted to help consumers navigate their health in one place or with one phone call. The Blessing Resource Center will be a place for patients to learn about services, the cost…
Read Full Article Order comes after Pritzker signed the new map into law By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Supreme Court will delay its transition to implement new appellate court boundaries that were created by a recently approved judicial district map until further notice. “Appeals and other matters shall continue to be filed in the…
Read Full Article Truck and Tractor pulls, concerts, queen contests, carnival rides and a demo derby. That’s a full lineup starting Tuesday at the 74th annual Pike County, Illinois Fair in Pleasant Hill. The Miss Pike County Fair Queen and Miss Junior Fair Queen gets things started Tuesday at 7 pm. Wednesday, June 9 is family night. With…
Read Full Article No representation from Quincy, Macomb, Jacksonville or Springfield at state meeting with global companies SPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois has announced that a delegation from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Intersect Illinois and 17 economic development partners will represent Illinois at the 2021 virtual SelectUSA Investment Summit hosted by the U.S. Department of…
Read Full Article Inmate Name Sex Race Age Address Confined Released Booking# Ryan T Brown M W 33 Barry, IL 06/01/2021 23:37:41 20110255-012 Pike County Sheriff 740 ILCS 21/125 Unlawful Violation of Stalking No Contact Order Pike County Sheriff Petition for Revocation Pike County Sheriff 720 ILCS 5.0/12-3.2-A-1 DOMESTIC BATTERY/HARM/VIO O/P Patricia P Touchette F W…
Read Full Article On 03/01/21, Chris Bickhaus reported the theft of a coin operated washing machine from 1120 Lind. No Suspects. Report -178 On 03/29/21, Laura Timmerwilke reported damage to windows on the building at 427 N. 9th. No Suspects. Report -158 On 03/30/21, a check written to Kim Koch was found near 9th and Hampshire. Logged. -158
Read Full Article QUINCY — Michael Seaver, director of inspection and enforcement for the City of Quincy, brought Monday night to the Quincy City Council a proposed ordinance to establish a residential rental registration program. It wasn’t met with open arms. Mike Farha and Tony Sassen, 4th Ward alderman, both said they couldn’t support the proposal. Jeff Bergman,…
Read Full Article From THE CENTER SQUARE – In Illinois, 13.8% of the workforce are employed by the government — either at the state, local, or federal level — the ninth lowest share of all states. In keeping with the national trend, the number of government workers in Illinois has decreased in recent years. There are currently 785,800…
Read Full Article Tony Neilson took home three Gussies and Devon Smith-Harden won three races over the course of the weekend to dominate the field at the Grand Prix of Karting in Quincy’s South Park. Smith-Harden won two Gussies in the Shifters on Sunday and also won the Shifter kart sprint on Saturday. The Gussie is the trophy…
Read Full Article The former Center, Missouri city clerk who embezzled more than $300,000 from the small Ralls County town of about 500 people, has pleaded guilty to a few of the myriad of charges she faces. Tracey Ray was in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on Friday. She pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud…
Read Full Article Mckenzie McColez (27) 1006 Washington St Quincy, IL for failure to yield right of way at 12th and Jefferson. NTA. 107 Chase Epperson (20) 404 S Main Payson, IL for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 18th and Broadway. PTC. 135 Alyssa Pickett (21) 200 Maine ST. Apt 224 Quincy, IL on…
Read Full Article PERRY, Ill. — Lance W. Brockhouse, 24, of Winchester was arrested at 12:53 a.m. Thursday and charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department located a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of Clover Street in Perry and made the arrest. Brockhouse was lodged in the Pike County Jail.
Read Full Article GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Nicole L. Hare, 24, and Zachary B. Greenwood, 29, both of Griggsville, were arrested Thursday and charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department executed a court-authorized search warrant last Thursday in the 300 block of South State in Griggsville. Both Hare and…
Read Full Article Adam L. Crowder, 32, of Pleasant Hill was arrested late Thursday after the Pike County Sheriff’s Department and Pleasant Hill Police Department executed a court-authorized search warrant in the 300 block of East Mosier Street. Subsequent to an investigation, Crowder was charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Crowder also…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Gems had their most prolific offensive night of the season, scoring 15 runs on 17 hits. It still wasn’t enough. The Clinton LumberKings rallied from a four-run deficit, then lost a four-run lead but scored six runs in the final two innings to defeat the Gems 18-15 in a Prospect League…
Read Full Article CLINTON, Iowa — Ryan Hutchinson’s single in the sixth inning was the only hit for the Quincy Gems in a 7-0 loss Saturday night to the Clinton LumberKings in a Prospect League game at NelsonCorp Field. Jakob Kirman pitched seven innings for Clinton, walking none and striking out four. T.J. Deardorff and Casey Day both…
Read Full Article CLINTON, Iowa — After scoring the game’s first run, the Quincy Gems gave up the next nine runs and suffered a 9-5 loss on Friday night to the Clinton LumberKings in a Prospect League game at NelsonCorp Field. Alec Patino’s RBI single put Quincy on top in the first inning. Starter Brant Hogue allowed four…
Read Full Article The 11 championship races are underway at the Quincy Grand Prix of Karting.
Read Full Article QUINCY — When the discussion begins about the greatest team sports coach in the history of American sport, Mike Krzyzewski is on the short list of candidates. Jon Scheyer, 33, is tasked with replacing Krzyzewski, the winningest college basketball coach in the history of the game. He was introduced Thursday as the next coach at…
Read Full Article Veteran driver finished fourth after spinning across the finish line and ending up in the fencing. This was in the Margay Ignite Sprint at the Quincy Grand Prix of Karting. An interview with race winner Tony Neilson is below. Neilson won the Margay Ignite Saturday Sprint and he and Krechel have dueled for years. Here…
Read Full Article The two-time Indy 500 champ talks to announcer Randy Kugler.
Read Full Article From ABC7CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker signed the General Assembly’s proposed redistricting maps into law Friday, saying they “reflect Illinois’ diversity.” “Illinois’ strength is in our diversity, and these maps help to ensure that communities that have been left out and left behind have fair representation in our government,” Pritzker said. “These district boundaries align…
Read Full Article from THE MISSOURI TIMES – Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway will not seek re-election or run for another political position in 2022, she said Friday. “I have put my skills as a CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner to work for taxpayers, and I’m proud of what my team has accomplished. In my remaining time as the state’s watchdog, I…
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Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Amy Jo Allen, 27, of Hannibal was arrested Wednesday by detectives with the Hannibal Police Department after having inappropriate conduct with a student. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued an arrest warrant for Allen, a paraprofessional at Hannibal Middle School. She is charged with second degree statutory sodomy, child…
Read Full Article Michael E Bates (45) Homeless for Hancock Co FTA Possession of Meth at 8th & Vermont Lodged 126 Trinity R Banks (19) for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident at 10th & Broadway PTC 158 Christopher Willner (25) was arrested for Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Failure to Yield Right of Way – Alley. PTC…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Justin Paulsen could have had Gino D’Alessio bunt. After Andrew Fay and Bryce Miller opened the bottom of the eighth inning with walks, the Quincy Gems manager could have asked for a sacrifice bunt to move the tying and winning runs into scoring position as the Gems trailed 5-4. Instead, Paulsen had D’Alessio…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Two scholarships recently were awarded by the Gem City Breakfast Kiwanis Club to local graduating seniors. The scholarship assists one student from Quincy Notre Dame and one from Quincy High School who have been a Kiwanis Key Club member for at least two school years. Katie Ozment from Quincy Notre Dame and Erica…
Read Full Article QUINCY – The Safe Kids Adams County and Quincy Medical Group pediatrics department are hosting a free Safe Kids Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon June 12 in the QMG employee parking lot, 11th and Maine (across from QMG’s 1101 Maine building). The Safe Kids Health Fair will provide activities to promote safety and…
Read Full Article GREDF’s website says: “Our number one priority is to retain existing businesses and help them grow. We assist prospective businesses, site consultants and entrepreneurs. We also take the lead in a variety of initiatives that contribute to the outstanding quality of life we enjoy here. “Our objective is to address retention issues and expedite the development…
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Read Full Article From Chicago Tribune: Recreational marijuana sales in Illinois set another record in May with more than $116 million of weed sold, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation reported Wednesday. That tops last month’s record by $1.4 million, and is up 163% from May 2020. Last month, the state’s 110 dispensaries sold more than…
Read Full Article First, the Illinois General Assembly and Gov. J.B. Pritzker took care of us with “Boilermakers for vaccines” or “Shots for Shots” or “Shots for Shots and a beer”. Pritzker signed it into law on Wednesday because, damn, that was pressing! Now President Joe Biden is offering another beer when the country gets 70 percent vaccinated.…
Read Full Article Kathy A Clair (58) 626 Washington for FTA Shoplifting. Lodged -120 Duane Jones reported the catalytic convertow was stolen off his vehicle on 5/29/21 168 Brian Musholt reported that brake coils had been stolen from the company (Hollister-Whitney). 135
Read Full Article QUINCY — The inability of the Springfield Sliders’ outfielders to see the ball in the twilight allowed the Quincy Gems to climb back into the game, but the Gems squandered opportunities to take the lead in the seventh and eighth innings as they lost 8-7 in a Prospect League baseball game on Wednesday night at…
Read Full Article While last year wasn’t great for air travel (or a lot of other things), Quincy Regional Airport Director Sandra Shore said Cape Air was a good partner through the COVID Pandemic, which crippled the airline industry (and a lot of other things). “Throughout the Pandemic, (Cape Air) set us up with two hubs and kept…
Read Full Article PAID ADVERTISEMENT: For the lowest priced fireworks in Missouri, look no further than Hannibal! The Fireworks Superstore LLC was built in 2006 and is open year-round. Tom Marx and his son, Josh, created The Fireworks Superstore with two things in mind: to provide the world’s largest fireworks selection in America under one roof at the…
Read Full Article From The CHICAGO SUN-TIMES – Members of former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s inner circle argued Tuesday that their indictment in the ComEd bribery scandal suffers from a series of “fatal” gaps — including the lack of a clear quid pro quo. Lawyers for Madigan confidant Michael McClain, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, onetime ComEd lobbyist John…
Read Full Article Antonio M Thomas, 25, 1126 1/2 N 6th for FTA DUI, Failure to Reduce Speed, Leaving the Scene and Improper Lane Usage at 1126 1/2 N 6th. Lodged Rodney Harvey, 31, Quincy, for Retail Theft at 5211 Broadway Wal-Mart on 5/31/21. Lodged Devon Hawkins, 26, Quincy, for DWLS on 5/31/21 at 7th Lind. NTA Drew S. Clinton,…
Read Full Article Quincy – The Quincy Police Department announced it issued 77 citations during the recent Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. “Through the Memorial Day enforcement campaign, we helped make Illinois roads safer and spread the word that seat belts save lives,” said Deputy Chief Pilkington. While Illinois’ 2020 seat belt compliance rate…
Read Full Article By: Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner from WIREPOINTS Illinois lawmakers have passed a budget for fiscal year 2022 that does nothing to improve the fiscal and economic trajectory of this state. Missing were the many spending reforms Illinois needs to bring down its pension debts and high property tax rates. The budget reportedly spends $42.2 billion of $42.3 billion…
Read Full Article Pike County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some…
Read Full Article Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to use caution when doing business with Quincy Siding and Window, a contractor located in Quincy. Consumers reported to BBB that the company failed to start projects, did not provide refunds, did not communicate with customers, and provided poor customer service. Quincy Siding and Window has an “F” rating, the…
Read Full Article by Jim Dewey HANNIBAL – The Hannibal City Council gave first reading city’s operating budget during Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Hannibal City Council. Director of Finance Karen Burditt said the General Fund is $13,054,739 and the citywide budget with operating expenses and capital expenses is $25,489,731. The Covid crisis did not affect Hannibal’s last…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Gems pitchers allowed 12 hits and 12 walks, and Gems hitters had just four hits in a 13-3 loss to the Springfield Sliders in a Prospect League baseball game on Tuesday night at QU Stadium. The Gems have lost four straight since winning the season opener. Springfield scored three times in the…
Read Full Article PIKE COUNTY, Ill. — Jade I. Edwards, 19, of Nebo, Ill., and an unnamed juvenile were captured, arrested and charged Monday after a two-county car chase ended in Pike County. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department received information regarding a motor vehicle that had been stolen out of Lawrence County, Ala. The stolen vehicle originally was…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD — The Senate passed its own version of legislation regarding changes with the FOID card late Monday. Supporters of the bill say it should ease the backlog of issuing FOID’s by The Illinois State Police. Opponents argue it hurts law abiding citizens rather than targeting criminals who should not have guns as the criminals…
Read Full Article UPDATED from sun-times.com: Illinois residents who got their vaccine shot can now get a shot — or a beer or other alcoholic beverage of their choice — under a bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday signed into law. Pritzker said the bill, which takes effect immediately, offers “our hardest-hit businesses another lifeline as we recover…
Read Full Article Inmate Name Sex Race Age Address Confined Released Booking# Shelby B Burch M W 29 Barry, IL 05/27/2021 18:10:40 05/27/2021 18:28:22 20130184-009 Pike County Sheriff Bench Warrant FTA: Payment Review Nicole M Carpenter F W 41 Barry, IL 05/27/2021 23:03:23 05/27/2021 23:26:32 20140012-010 Pike County Sheriff Adams Warrant FTA Stephen R Howard…
Read Full Article House bill decreasing trailer tax, removing trade in cap, advances From The Center Square – Illinois taxpayers with sticker shock from the $100 tax increase on the annual trailer tag implemented two years ago may soon get some relief. A measure that drops the tax on utility trailers from $118 to $36 in exchange for…
Read Full Article Federal money to fund housing, violence prevention, capital projects By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers worked into the early hours of Tuesday morning to pass a $42.3 billion state budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year that Democrats say would fully fund K-12 education and the state’s pension obligations while also paying…
Read Full Article Dale Phillips (68) Liberty, IL for improper backing at 929 Ridgewood Dr. PTC. 122 Zachariah Oquinn (24) 2122 S 30th Quincy, IL for improper lane usage. PTC. 168 Devon Hawkins (26) on a Jersey County warrant for FTA speeding, driving while license suspended, and transportation of alcohol at 7th Lind. Lodged. 140 Deante Jackson (24)…
Read Full Article QUINCY — National Cancer Survivors Day is recognized each year on the first Sunday of June to honor everybody impacted by cancer. Quincy Medical Group is inviting people to visit the QMG Cancer Institute, 3301 Broadway at the Quincy Town Center, from 9-11 a.m. on Sunday, June 6 to honor Quincy’s cancer patients and survivors.…
Read Full Article MILTON, Ill. — William H. Farnsworth, 68, of Pittsfield died Saturday when a vehicle drove off an approximately 150-foot-high bluff northeast of Milton near the Illinois River. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department received a call early Saturday evening about the crash, which was on private property. Shortly after the arrival of emergency personnel, Farnsworth, the…
Read Full Article From Chicago Tribune – SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers have ensured a hectic windup to the end of their spring session Monday, facing an agenda of high-profile issues that includes putting together a new state budget, toughened ethics rules and the future for the state’s energy policy. The legislature’s Democratic majority also was looking at moving…
Read Full Article Sandra Grawe 64, of Quincy for disobeying traffic light. 178 Shalisa N Clayton 32, of Quincy for FTA possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. 140 Donna M Rudicill 40, of MO for FTA retail theft. 173 Victor D Will 29, Homeless for felony retail theft at 520 N 24th on 5/29. Attn: 106…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. — Six hits, two walks and three errors in the first three innings put the Quincy Gems in a 7-0 hole, and the Normal CornBelters went on to win 15-5 on Sunday night in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The loss extends Quincy’s losing streak to three after it won its…
Read Full Article NORMAL, Ill. — The Quincy Gems had the tying runs on base with two outs in the ninth inning, but Ryan Hutchinson grounded out to second for the final out in a 4-2 loss to the Clinton LumberKings in the Prospect League home opener at QU Stadium. Alex Wattermann singled with one out, moved to…
Read Full Article NORMAL, Ill. — The Quincy Gems led 4-1 entering the bottom of the seventh, but the Normal CornBelters used three hits and seven walks to plate seven runs in the seventh and eighth innings to win 8-4 in a Prospect League baseball game on Friday night at the Corn Crib. Quincy broke a 1-1 tie…
Read Full Article Hannah Lay (21) was arested for Shoplifting. NTA -184 Shawn R Martin 30, of Quincy for FTA seatbelt. 121 Michele Wear of Quincy reports her vehicle was shot with a BB gun on 4/13 in the 800 Blk of N 3rd. 140 On 03/30/21, an iPhone 11 was found in the area of 16th and…
Read Full Article On Thursday, May 27 at 1:20 P.M., the Pike County (IL) Sheriff’s Department executed a court-authorized search warrant at a residence in the 500 block of East Bridge Street, Nebo. Following an investigation, Mark T. Westemeyer, 63, of Nebo, was arrested on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender. The investigation was…
Read Full Article The City of Quincy wants to remind people they need new stickers on their recycling bins next week. If you sit out a bin that does not have the new blue sticker on in come Tuesday, the bins will be picked up by Central Service crews. The old stickers expire Monday. Monday is also Memorial…
Read Full Article The revised legislative maps still keep Rep. Randy Frese (R-94, Quincy) and Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-100, Jacksonville) in the newly-configured 99th District. From THE CENTER SQUARE – Democrats put out revised legislative maps for redrawing the state’s political boundaries Thursday afternoon that they say factors in feedback from residents and advocacy groups. “After 50 public hearings across…
Read Full Article Kaitlyn N Rankin (19) 545 Grant and Tiffany M Robinson (32) 1511 S 6th for Fighting at 540 Harrison. NTA Jeffrey G Roidl, 59, 1227 S 18th reports on 04/14/21 his 2001 Chevrolet rear window was damaged by a rock. Deana M Lambkin, 39, 713 Washington reports on 04/03/21 that several of her medications came up…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Jake Stipp allowed one run over 4 2/3 innings of relief, and Jason Jennerjohn got the Quincy Gems out of a jam in the eighth inning in a 3-2 victory over the Springfield Sliders on Thursday night as the Prospect League kicked off its season. Bailey Wendell started on the mound for…
Read Full Article The number of nonfarm jobs increased over-the-year in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in April according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in all metro areas. The official, BLS approved sub-state unemployment rate and nonfarm…
Read Full Article On Thursday, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department arrested Stephen R. Howard, 39, of Baylis, Illinois on 14 counts of unlawful possession of child pornography and two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The arrest stems from an on-going two month criminal investigation regarding photographing and videotaping an underaged juvenile. The Pike County Sheriff’s…
Read Full Article From the Adams County Farm Bureau 05/27/21 CORN SOYBEANS WHEAT ELEVATOR……CSH NEW JAN CSH NEW JAN CSH NEW CBOT FUTURES 665 555 562 1537 1378 1378 665 665 CARG FLORENCE 702 555 573 1547 1374 1388 CARG BEARDSTN 702 555 573 1547 1374 1388 CGB NAPLES 699 555 574 1552 1372 1386 645 BUNGE-SCF GV …
Read Full Article The Quincy Police Department reports the arrest of Quincy resident, Ashley D. Toohey, 30, on a seven count Adams County warrant for Reproduction of Child Pornography involving children under 13 years of age, and Possession of Child Pornography. This investigation started in September 2020 after Facebook flagged an account for possible child exploitive material. Multiple…
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