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CHICAGO — Millions of Illinoisans could see higher energy bills next year, but the size of those increases will be determined by a state agency that has recently had its oversight powers expanded. Four gas utilities and the state’s two largest electric utilities are currently requesting authority from the Illinois Commerce Commission to increase rates.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Cuddle Cat Rescue invites community members to a grand re-opening event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. The event will feature a $25 black cat special and yard sale in the back warehouse. Kittens adopted from Cuddle Cat Rescue are fully vetted, spayed and neutered and available for adoption for $50. Refreshments…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club and The Salvation Army have partnered to offer the Ken Bigelow Kids’ Day at Camp Saukenauk for a free afternoon of summer fun. The kids’ day, for children ages 5-12, will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 22. A refundable $5 deposit is due at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department invites people to take part in the city’s voluntary camera registration program. “Many privately owned surveillance cameras were instrumental in the resolution of the (Becky) Bliefnick murder trial,” said a press release from the Quincy Police Department. “We encourage all residents with any type of camera system to help…
Read Full Article ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County will be the host of a blood drive from 10 a.m-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, in the conference room at United Way of Adams County, at 936 Broadway, Suite F. In a press release, Jenna Hull, director of development and communication for United Way, said,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Service League recently donated a total of $23,085 to The Salvation Army, Iles Elementary and Young Life. The Salvation Army received $13,935 for its “Youth Outreach and Opportunity through SA Gaming” project. This program would exist to create a safe and positive environment for gamers to come together and build community…
Read Full Article For decades, there’s been a global movement urging “plain packaging” on tobacco products — or packaging with limited colors and frills — after numerous studies found it makes cigarettes less appealing to young people. Missouri will soon be a testing ground to see if plain packaging has the same impact for recreational marijuana. When voters passed the constitutional…
Read Full Article If I had ever earned a spot in KISS, I would have likely been Ace Frehley’s “Spaceman” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 646 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At one time, the band was mildly controversial with its appearance and stage shows. Now, in their golden years, KISS members are…
Read Full Article Frankie, Bobby and Ashley discuss having kids at certain ages and about the ever-shifting landscape and evolution of local media.
Read Full Article Dusty Peters, 35, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 136 William Carter, 26, of Quincy for Trespassing at 235 S 8th. PTC Shane Calvert, 49, of Quincy for Poss of Meth and Drug Paraphernalia. Lodged 147 Nakisha Breedlove, 38, of Quincy for Disregard Traffic Controll Device. PTC 155 Timothy R. Gorder (42) Homeless for FTA-DWLR…
Read Full Article 2023-010909, 06/21/2023 @ 00:22:29, Willow St S Arch St, HannibalNature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C74 Harp, A L Public Narrative Traffic stop conducted on Willow St. near S Arch St. for a registration violation. The driver was issued multiple citations and released. 2023-010910, 06/21/2023 @ 00:24:35, 401…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Chicago man wanted for burglary a year ago at the Kohl’s department store in Quincy was arrested Tuesday outside a Kohl’s in Arlington Heights. Officers with the Quincy Police Department responded to the Quincy Kohl’s at 2:11 a.m. on June 29, 2022, in reference to an alarm. They discovered the front west…
Read Full Article I have seen recent comments and positions taken concerning Illinois estate taxes and how they might benefit Illinois if they were abolished. Some positions are about the tax being unfair and/or a reason for people to leave our state. While the federal government spends money by collecting revenue through fees, fines, taxes and just printing more…
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. Stephen K. Young and Kathryn A. Young of Barry sold a residence at 1226 Mortimer in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A series of five tenant workshops will beginning with the first session on Wednesday, June 28, at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Seventh and Adams. The remaining four workshops will be held on four consecutive Wednesday evenings through July 26. The workshops will begin with a lunchbox dinner at 5 p.m., and programs begin at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Pvt. William Prater, the last Civil War soldier to be buried in Adams County, will be recognized in a memorial dedication ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24, presented by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Gen. George A. McClernand Camp No. 4 of Springfield. The ceremony will be in…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting June 14 to welcome the Macomb Steakhouse, 1302 W. Jackson, as a Chamber member. The full-service restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, regional favorites, dessert and salad bar options, as well as the recent addition of a breakfast buffet.…
Read Full Article Angie Wilcoxsen of the Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation gets us ready for the upcoming Hannibal Cannibal race along hilly Mo. 79. MRN’s Megan Duncan also tries to talk Ashley into running…or walking…or drinking.
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