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CHICAGO — As former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan prepares for a federal jury to decide whether he ran “a criminal enterprise” as the state’s most powerful politician, he now faces a team of prosecutors emboldened by their perfect record of convictions in two trials. Madigan, 81, once so dominant that he was known as…
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QUINCY — The truck driver training program at John Wood Community College will have an open house beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, at the Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. During this open house, representatives will share how the program has revised its training in response to the new federal regulations regarding…
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QUINCY — National Diaper Need Awareness Week is scheduled for Sept 18-24. The week draws attention to the issue of diaper need in the United States. Covered Bottoms Diaper Bank is getting ready to celebrate its three-year milestone since the inception of its 501(c)3 status in September 2020. Since then until now, 414,711 diapers have…
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Well, we wrapped up the Great Quincy Sandwich Debate and now it’s time for you to vote! There are no bad choices, but we’re going to make you pick one in our online poll…votes in Facebook comments DO NOT COUNT! One vote per person (or device) and voting closes on Sept. 17 with a winner…
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QUINCY — A ceremony to honor the memories of the people who perished in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa., on Sept. 11, 2001 will be presented by the Honor Guard of American Legion Post 37 at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at City Hall, 730 Maine. …
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QUINCY — Quincy Art Center is offering more than 20 classes and workshops this fall for children and adults, including the addition of a special Wednesday night pottery wheel-throwing experience. The Art Center fall class schedule kicks off during the first full week of September with Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing for students ages 15 and older.…
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2023-015869, 09/04/2023 @ 00:43:02, Lindell Ave Highway O, HannibalNature of Complaint Check Well BeingOfficer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C61 Jaworski, J MAdultCompl. Check Well Being 09/04/2023Adult FemaleContact Check Well Being 09/04/2023Public Narrative Check well being at Lindell Ave and Highway O. 2023-015870, 09/04/2023 @ 01:01:44, St Marys Ave S Hawkins Ave, HannibalNature…
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MEXICO, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialists will offer a program on Missouri farm leases in September. Participants may attend Tuesday, Sept. 12, or Wednesday, Sept. 13, in person at sites throughout the state or through Zoom. There will be numerous timely topics of interest to Missouri landowners, said MU Extension ag…
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Six initiative petitions filed last week seeking to add rape and incest exceptions to Missouri’s abortion ban are facing pushback from both sides of the issue, pilloried as either an anti-abortion wolf in sheep’s clothing or a clandestine push to allow abortion on demand. Filed by Republican political operative Jamie Corley with assistance from Democratic…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you into the world of fine leather craftsmanship with a Quincy fixture: Boyer’s Boot and Shoe Repair. Muddy River Gems is brought to you by Dot Foods.
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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. James C. Anderson, et al of Pleasant Hill sold a residence at 1001 N. Main in…
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There’s no reason those tabletop juke boxes couldn’t make a comeback. What do you think? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 717 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When do you officially become old? Well, if most of the following ring a bell and/or make you smile, there’s a good chance you…
Read Full Article 2023-015825, 09/03/2023 @ 00:22:22, US 61 Fair Oaks Dr, HannibalNature of Complaint Traffic StopOfficer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C74 Harp, A LAdult FemaleInvolve 09/03/2023Adult FemaleSuspect 09/03/2023Public Narrative Traffic stop at US 61 and Fair Oaks for equipment violation. Driver was issued a warning for defective lights and released. jrb41 2023-015826, 09/03/2023 @…
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Jacob L. Shipe, 37, last known address in the 5400 block of Watchtower Road in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for burglary and theft. Shipe is 6 foot, 3 inches tall and 210 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. If you know where he can be found, call the Quincy…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently named Deborah Currier as its director of student theatre/head of education. Currier has a master’s degree in theatre arts with an emphasis in multicultural theatre, theatre in education, and acting, and a doctorate in theatre arts with an emphasis in acting pedagogy, theatre for youth and directing. Both degrees…
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QUINCY — Chaddock’s annual Rose Tea begins at 2 p.m. Sunday Sept. 10, on the Chaddock campus, 205 S. 24th. The Rose Tea is Chaddock’s biggest event of the year and is a “garden party” tradition dating back to the early 1900s. This year’s event will celebrate Chaddock’s 170th anniversary with refreshments, activities and more.…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — In a press release, David Trinklein said, “The delicate, ephemeral nature of flowers undoubtedly adds to our appreciation of them. Many literally are ‘here today, gone tomorrow.’” But flowers can be enjoyed all year long by drying them, said Trinklein, and now is the perfect time to gather the excess from our…
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The Joe Coleman Medical Release Act was expected to have freed hundreds of medically and terminally ill This article was produced by WBEZ, Chicago’s NPR news station, and Injustice Watch, a nonprofit news organization in Chicago focused on issues of equity and justice in the court system. Phillip Merritt’s dementia is so advanced he’s lost the ability…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 716 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Late Sunday night I was walking to my 2007 Kia Sorrento in the parking lot at Adams County Speedway when it hit me. Summer is over. It’s really over. It’s Labor Day weekend,…
Read Full Article 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. Gary Hillebrenner, trustee of Quincy sold 130 acres at 1000 E. 1800th in Liberty to Hillwig Farms,…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College began classes on Monday, Aug. 21, welcoming 356 new students to “The Hill,” compared to 331 one year earlier for a 7.55 percent increase. New students experienced Wildcat Welcome, a three-day program designed to orient students to campus by helping them meet new people, learn the traditions of the 170-year…
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WCBU Radio in Peoria reported Tuesday that John Dossey will drop the “interim” tag from his city manager title after a divided Pekin City Council voted Monday night to permanently hire him for the job. The other finalist for the job was Jeff Mays, director of administrative services for the city of Quincy. Dossey will start…
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Zariah Lumpkins, 18, 1429 Chestnut for failure to yield – private drive and operating vehicle with suspended registration – noninsurance. NTA 107Byron Cawthon, 37, Versailles for failure to yield – private drive at 48th and Broadway. PTC 104Stormy Livengood, 25, Quincy Domestic Battery. Lodged 180Adam Metz, 38, Quincy Criminal Trespass to Property. Lodged 180Patrick Sheeley,…
Read Full Article 2023-015763, 09/02/2023 @ 00:03:40, St Marys Ave Hawkins, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 029 Wilt, M E Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Female Suspect 09/02/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop for lane use. Driver released with citation. 2023-015764, 09/02/2023 @ 00:15:50, Country Club Dr Lincoln St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult…
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This article is an update to the original story, which was produced by WBEZ, Chicago’s NPR news station, and Injustice Watch, a nonprofit news organization in Chicago focused on issues of equity and justice in the court system. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defended the number of dying and disabled prisoners released under a landmark law that went into…
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