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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — On Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3062 into law, which requires any constitutional challenge to state laws to be filed in either Cook or Sangamon counties, a measure supporters say is intended to put a stop to what they describe as “venue shopping.” This was one of the final bills…
Read Full Article MENDON, Ill. — Three Mendon Community Unit School District teachers recently were awarded grants through Western Governors University’s “Fund My Classroom” initiative. Stephanie Altgilbers, a math teacher at Unity High School, received a $1,395 grant to buy new graphing calculators. Lauren Hartley, K-6 counselor at Unity Elementary School, received a $450 grant to enhance student…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri farmers who check rain gauges daily can help other farmers across the nation by reporting precipitation totals. Tony Lupo, University of Missouri professor of atmospheric science and interim MU Extension climatologist, encourages farmers to be citizen scientists by reporting daily precipitation totals to the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network,…
Read Full Article The Mississippi River flowed lazily under the Centennial Bridge, which connects Illinois and Iowa in the Quad Cities. Cars cruised past on a Saturday afternoon in early May, waving and occasionally honking at a long line of environmentalists who say the river is alive. Glenda Guster was among the roughly 80 people to join the…
Read Full Article Kelsey Thompson and Megan Costigan stop by to talk about their “Get Talking” project. Ashley and Brittany have their first Coffee Talk guest, who talks about hanging out with Dierks Bentley on the east side last weekend (no comment on the Sauget Ballet).
Read Full Article Robert Goodall Jr (62) 1234 Broadway St. Apt. 4 Quincy, IL for no valid DL, suspended registration for non insurance, and operating uninsured vehicle at 16th and Lind. NTA. 112 Carrie Geiser (46) Maywood, MO on a city warrant for FTA – speeding at the ACJ. NTA. 112 Kruse R. Allensworth (31) Quincy, Illinois for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The second of four men involved in a 2021 shooting on Quincy’s east side has been sentenced. Xavier Clark, 20, pled guilty on Monday to attempted aggravated discharge of a firearm and was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Judge Robert Adrian. At about 2:30 a.m. on…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers passed 566 bills through both chambers of the General Assembly in the recently concluded legislative session – all but one of them in May. It sets the table for an approximate three-month bill-signing season for Gov. JB Pritzker. That’s because the state’s constitution gives legislative leaders 30 days from a bill’s…
Read Full Article HANCOCK COUNTY, Ill. — A late night traffic stop led to an arrest for possession of a woman for controlled substance with intent to deliver. On June 4 just before 11 a.m., a Hancock County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2019 blue Ford F-150 on Illinois 336 near County Road 1350 North…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex will open at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 12. Several special events are scheduled for the first week. These events are: Hours of operation and capacity for the pool will be limited as more lifeguards are needed before the pool can operate at full capacity. Current hours of operation…
Read Full Article The following petitions for marriage were filed in the Adams County Circuit Court May 1-31, 2023. Tiffany Audrain Scranton, 30, of Barry and Ryan Joseph Harter, 25, of Pittsfield filed May 4, 2023.Aaron Wayne Lentz, 47, of Walshville and Karissa Jane Craven, 46, of Quincy filed May 5, 2023.Albert Johnson Finney Jr., 42, of Quincy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command will offer its facilities in Quincy and Hannibal, Mo., as cooling centers during the summer when heat advisories are issued. The cooling centers will have varying hours and amenities per location for those who need respite from the extreme heat. The Kroc Center- 405 Vermont. Quincy Water…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Public Library is offering a thought-provoking evening at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, in the large meeting room with renowned Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Ted Williams III. The event, titled “Change our Language, Change our Politics,” aims to delve into the profound impact language has on shaping our political landscape. Williams, an…
Read Full Article JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) have been growing in gardens for centuries and remind many of us of our parents’ or grandparents’ gardens. Despite being ‘old-fashioned,’ hollyhocks have had a bit of a resurgence in recent years. Their tall, stately flowers are an impressive sight in the garden. Growing hollyhocks Hollyhocks are native to…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, June 6, 2023 I’m a little surprised Missouri is on the list, but then I remembered you have to include St. Louis … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 629 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s that time of year when a lot of people are considering vacation…
Read Full Article Her name was Ellie. I recently met her in the bathroom at lunch. She was in the stall beside me talking to her mom, who was coaxing her through the potty process. “Mom,” Ellie whisper-yelled as little kids do. “What is that noise?” Her mom tried to wave her off a few times in that…
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