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A state commission created in 2021 has issued a new report calculating that public universities in Illinois are underfunded by approximately $1.4 billion. The Commission on Equitable Public University Funding is made up of 34 members, including legislators, representatives from public universities, and members of advocacy organizations. It found that dedicating an added $100 million…
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DAILY DIRT: Caitlin Clark is a magnificent talent, but let's not overlook the majesty of Pistol Pete
Maravich would have been must-see TV in his day, except telecasts of him weer few and far between … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 887 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let me be perfectly clear. I absolutely love Caitlin Clark and enjoy watching her play basketball. But there’s something I have…
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QUINCY — The attorney for a husband and wife, former owners of a Quincy business now facing two theft charges, has filed a motion to dismiss a grand jury indictment in the case. He claims the indictments would not have occurred without false testimony and “misrepresentations” during the grand jury proceedings. St. Louis attorney Justin…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Fifteen Hannibal High students can now add “author” to their resumes. An African American literature class broke into four groups to write and illustrate their books. The groups then read their books to fourth and fifth graders at Eugene Field Elementary on Tuesday morning. Through books and vivid pictures, the young students…
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QUINCY — The attorney for a Quincy man facing between one and three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, if found guilty of a Class 4 felony grooming charge, says he is unable to properly prepare his defense without more information. Giorgio Raad, 19, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court Tuesday morning with attorney…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Feb. 1-29, 2024. Gary Sprinkle from Melissa Sprinkle on Feb. 8, 2024.Vivienne L. Ketchakeu from Luc Tchapnda on Feb. 13, 2024.Daniel P. Emmite from Sarah N. Emmite on Feb. 13, 2024.Heidi Anne Boling from Ronald Lee Boling on Feb. 15, 2024.Casey…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Feb. 1-29, 2024. Brandie Nicole Taylor, 37, of Quincy and Stacey Bland, 60, of Quincy filed Feb. 1, 2024.Timothy Gerard Hilgenbrinck Jr., 32, of Camp Point and Cheyenne Nicole McQueen, 28, of Camp Point filed Feb. 2, 2024.Andrew Charles Moorehead, 30, of Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Foundation recently accepted a $2,300 donation to the Team Member Assistance Fund at Hannibal Regional Healthcare System from the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary. Starting in 2018, the auxiliary began donating tips and change from The Caring Cup coffee shop and the Courtyard Café tip jars to this fund, which assists Hannibal…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Music Department choral ensembles will be the hosts of the QU Choral Festival on Thursday, March 7, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 17th and Seminary Road. Area junior high and high school choirs will join the QU choral ensembles for a day of rehearsal. The…
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QUINCY — Adams County Engineer Jim Frankenhoff had to be the bearer of bad news at the City of Quincy’s Finance Committee meeting Monday night. Frankenhoff told the committee that the costs of implementing a roundabout at 48th and State have increased to about $5 million and the City of Quincy’s share will increase by…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) private foundation funded by Dot Foods, Inc., has appointed Dan Teefey as the president of the foundation, which has been in operation for nearly 27 years. Having served as the executive director of the foundation since 2017, Teefey will assume the title previously held…
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QUINCY — More people in need of inpatient hospital care for a non-behavioral condition are now eligible to receive that level of care in their home from Blessing Hospital. Blessing was one of three hospitals across the country that participated in a two-year research study focusing on the possibility of offering hospital-level care in the…
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QUINCY — He’s the biggest name in comedy … literally. Constantinos Christos Vassilis Economopoulos, better known as Costaki Economopoulos, will perform live at the One Event Venue, 600 Hampshire, in Quincy on the night of Friday, March 8. Born of Greek heritage, Costaki was raised in Georgia and started his comedy career while attending the…
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R&R Golf’s Blaise Haxel shows MRN’s Ron Kinscherf how to hit crisp iron shots that hit the green just how you need them to.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library’s second Menstrual Hygiene Drive runs until Friday, March 29. The online Givebutter campaign (donation site) will continue until Saturday, March 30. Period Poverty, a pressing human rights issue affecting menstruating individuals regardless of race, nationality or religion, remains a critical concern. It encompasses not only the scarcity of menstrual…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Can you hear them? Probably not yet, but soon Illinois will be awash in the songs of periodical cicadas. This year is a big year for periodical cicadas in Illinois, where Broods XIII and XIX will be emerging throughout much of the state at the same time for the first time since…
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I consider bumper stickers nothing more than creative license plates with more content … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 886 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Next to looking for creative license plates (and you know I do), keeping an eye out for equally creative bumper stickers probably ranks as the second-most…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man facing six felony charges, including attempted murder, has filed an amended motion saying he was defending himself in a December 2023 stabbing incident and wants his case dismissed. However, his attorney says he’s unlikely to adopt the motion as part of his defense. Jeremy J. Coleman, 29, appeared with Chief…
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QUINCY — The second of two men charged in connection to a September 2023 stabbing in the parking lot at Blessing Hospital waived his right to a jury trial on Tuesday morning and is set to accept a plea next week. Heaton Brothers, 20, of 1842 Maple, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Two Hannibal businesses will close while another is on a two-week extension as a result of three public administrative hearings at Hannibal City Council on Tuesday night. Business licenses for the Dutch Country Store and Baum Family Fun Center, previously Ten Pin Alleys, were revoked by the council. Hannibal Arby’s was granted…
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After Tim Mapes’ August conviction on charges of perjury and attempted obstruction of justice in the federal criminal probe of his longtime boss, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, many of his friends still had his back. Mapes was sentenced to 2 ½ years in prison last month, though U.S. District Judge John Kness told…
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Lisa Marie Sparks of Quincy, age 34, formerly of Fowler, beloved daughter of Sherry and Gary Sparks, joined the Lord on March 4, 2024, after a courageous two-year battle with a brain tumor. Friends and Family are invited to Lisa’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 4:00 pm…
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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. Peter C. Wright and Anita L. Wright of Pearl sold a residence at 130 Pittsfield in…
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