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Christian Mitchell has had strong detractors ever since Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle elevated the young Black man out of obscurity and backed him for the Illinois House in 2012. Preckwinkle chose her trusted aide Mitchell over appointed Rep. Kimberly du Buclet (D-Chicago). Preckwinkle’s move upset a lot of people in that part of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services’ Kids in Motion (KIM) summer program provides local youths with immersive learning opportunities and life skills development. Support from General Mills, the Stones Prairie Foundation, the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, the Early Bird Kiwanis Club and the Community Foundation of Western Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri…
Read Full Article In the current context of continued geopolitical tensions and continued turbulence in the crypto market, many investors are still trapped in the traditional thinking of “buy-hold-wait for a rise”, but “holding the currency” can no longer cope with the ever-changing market – how to use the cryptocurrency in hand to create a sustainable daily cash…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) recently announced the addition of Eric Basinger to its board of directors. Basinger will serve a two-year term. Basinger is a professional land surveyor for Klinger & Associates, bringing expertise to GSCI and its eight properties throughout central Illinois. Basinger’s passion for Girl Scouting was inspired by…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Riedel Foundation trustees recently awarded a $4,200 grant to Coyote Hill, an organization dedicated to supporting the foster care system. Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries will use the money to support the community group that meets monthly in Hannibal. Activities include hosting a mom’s group, dad’s group, and age-appropriate programming for children…
Read Full Article Live betting has become a thrilling way for sports enthusiasts to engage with their favorite games. With platforms like BetNow offering dynamic wagering options, fans find themselves more involved in the action than ever before. This trend has not only enhanced the viewing experience but also fostered a sense of community among bettors. In recent…
Read Full Article Happy Independence Day, America! Muddy River Mornings tells you where to find the fireworks and other celebrations this holiday weekend. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Democratic Party will hold a summer cookout from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, at the Machinists Lodge 822, 2929 N. Fifth. Jess Piper, executive director of Blue Missouri, will be the featured speaker. Known as the “Dirt Road Democrat,” Piper is a former educator and an advocate…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Service Club recently announced new officers for the organization. They are: Board members: Also recognized were lifetime award winners Barb Tripp, widow of John Tripp accepting for John; Jeff Dorsey; Skip Reuter; Dennis Koch; and Butch Hageman accepting for his father, Bill. Lifetime membership is based our board approval and is…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, July 4, 2025 Be patriotic, eat your share! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,332 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Happy birthday, America! Is there a better warm-weather holiday than the Fourth of July? I think not. It’s a time to not only celebrate what a great…
Read Full Article QUINCY — American Legion Post 37, has made a $1,000 contribution to the Jackson-Lincoln Pool, located on Quincy’s northwest side. This donation was in an effort to supplement matching donations from an anonymous philanthropist. The pool has been financially struggling, and was in danger of not opening for the season. Thanks to overwhelming community support,…
Read Full Article Tadarryl Washington, 41, of Quincy for FTA Peace Disturbance.Damion Borne, 26, for Trespassing at 527 Broadway. NTA 121Virginia Kamphaus, 91, of Quincy for Fail to Yield-Right of Way.Wilbert B. Koehler III, 48, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured Vehicle, Expired Registration and Improper Use of Registration and FTA Expired Registration. Lodged 113Kaleb A. Ulrich, 26, for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Children’s Museum, located at 11 N. Fourth St., invites families to a special “Story Time with the Author” event at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, featuring Brittany Musholt, a speech therapist and children’s book author. Musholt will share her heartwarming book, A Tail of Empathy: Rocky Gains a Brother, which uses…
Read Full Article Mary Louise Tieken, age 92, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 3:52 am in her home. Mary was born April 28, 1933, in Pleasant Hill, Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth Glen and Marie Moyers Hobbs. She married Irv Hagemeister. He preceded her in death on November 4, 1993. She later married Merle…
Read Full Article ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — In a nod to Adams County’s agricultural roots, volunteers will gather at the Adams County Fairgrounds, to help “raise” the Heritage Farms Pavilion, a new permanent landmark honoring the county’s farming legacy. The effort began at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, as community volunteers joined Maas Construction to erect the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will be closed Friday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day and will reopen at 7:30 a.m. Monday July 7. Hannibal City Hall will be closed on July 4 and will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, July 7. The Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center will be open regular…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The truck driver training program at John Wood Community College will be the site an open house at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, at the Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. Representatives will share how the program has revised its training in response to federal regulations regarding obtaining a CDL, admission requirements, funding…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army invites the community to a free workshop, Estate Planning Made Easy!, designed to help people and families plan for the future with confidence and peace of mind, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Attendees will gain insights on securing their family’s future, discovering…
Read Full Article July 3, 2025, London – As the demand for passive income in the cryptocurrency market continues to grow, HashJ Cloud Mining, the world’s leading cloud mining platform, officially launched its revolutionary AI-optimized cloud mining solution today. The platform uses artificial intelligence technology to provide users with simple, efficient and stable cryptocurrency mining services, especially focusing…
Read Full Article Stanford Graduate School of Business has added a case study on Freedom Holding Corp. to its MBA curriculum, signaling growing interest in how emerging-market companies can transform into global players. The case, published by one of the world’s most prominent business schools, explores the Kazakhstani firm’s evolution from a local brokerage to a sprawling financial…
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