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CHICAGO – After a nearly three-week trial that pulled back the curtain on the inner workings of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s world, the fate of one of Madigan’s most loyal aides is now in the hands of a federal jury. Tim Mapes, who spent more than 25 years as Madigan’s chief of staff,…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 In Illinois, Wendy’s gets the favorite’s nod. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 705 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret that fast food is extremely popular in the United States. The fast-food industry’s revenue is estimated to be about $200 billion in the U.S., more than…
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SPRINGFIELD – Six interagency law enforcement task forces received grant funding this spring to combat car thefts through an initiative of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office. Giannoulias was in Belleville Tuesday to promote the initiative and highlight a $2.5 million grant to the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force, which brings together law enforcement…
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Dr. Julia Montejo with Blessing Hospital talks about food allergies as kids head back to school. Why are they more prevalent now than in the post. Also, Dan Teefey of the Tracy Family Foundation stops by to talk about “Date Night”, which the foundation is sponsoring to help moms and dads get a little alone…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — If you are a string player and have had a least one year of playing or lessons, you are encouraged to check out the Hannibal Area String Orchestra. Potential new members are welcome to join current members at the Kiwanis Park, 150 Broadway, at noon on Saturday, Aug. 26, to visit with…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Team will be hosting two Prep and Go Meals workshops in the Memorial Hospital Teaching Kitchen on Thursday, Aug. 24. The first workshop will begin at 12:30 p.m., and the second workshop at 5:30 p.m. Cost for the workshop is $150 and includes 10 meals that…
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QUINCY — Hannibal resident Melissa C. Griswold is the newest member of the Blessing Foundation. Griswold is an associate teaching professor in the department of finance at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo. She previously was a business faculty member and dean at Quincy University and Maryville University in St. Louis. Griswold has received…
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Meteorologist Brent Clair tells us when this heat is going to break and what it means as high school sports gets into full swing this weekend.
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QUINCY — Now that Target has finally opened its doors, Quincy shoppers want to know what businesses will be filling three parcels of property on the northeast corner of 36th and Broadway. Muddy River News has confirmed through multiple sources that Raising Cane’s, an American fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken fingers, will be built on a…
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CHICAGO – In more than two weeks of his obstruction of justice and perjury trial, one fact about the longtime chief of staff to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan came up time and again: Tim Mapes was detail-oriented. Mapes not only served as Madigan’s top aide for more than 25 years, but he also…
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Joshua D. Hutcherson White Male, 35, 5’08”, 175 lbs. brown hair, blue eyes Last known address: 1300 Block OF N. 9th, Quincy Hutcherson is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Battery. If you know where this fugitive can be found, please call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers hotline at 217-228-4474. YOU CAN ALSO…
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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. George E. Schrage IV of Quincy sold a residence at 1107 S. 23rd in Quincy to Dean…
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Bobby L. Dickerson, 42, of Quincy for Possession of Meth less than 5 grams at 810 N. 7th St. Lodged 152Christopher L. Smith, 30, of Quincy for FTA – Theft & FTA – Possession of Stolen Property at 724 Washington St. Lodged 136Islam D. Woodson, 20, of 614 Ohio for Suspended Registration and Operating Uninsured…
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2023-014905, 08/21/2023 @ 00:17:47, 200 S Main St 305, HannibalNature of Complaint ThreatsOfficer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C74 Harp, A LAdult FemaleCompl. Information 08/21/2023AdultInvolve Information 08/21/2023Public Narrative Threats at 200 S Main St. 2023-014906, 08/21/2023 @ 00:24:56, 3001 St Marys Ave , HannibalNature of Complaint Juvenile ProblemOfficer Assigned 029 Wilt, M E…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — A Baylis man pled guilty to a Class 3 felony for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon on Monday in Pike County Circuit Court and will receive 30 months of conditional discharge. A bench trial was scheduled for Monday for Donovan Syrcle, 35. However, as part of Syrcle’s plea agreement, three counts of…
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Rushville man arrested for possession of child pornography after Illinois State Police investigation
SPRINGFIELD – Officials with the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation announced Tuesday the arrest of Ryun A. Vaughn, 25, of Rushville for possession of child pornography, a Class 2 felony. ISP DCI Zone 4 agents initiated an investigation in July 2022 after learning a subject was distributing child pornography through an online platform. During the…
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim announced Tuesday a third funding opportunity of $10 million to assist communities in meeting the requirements outlined in the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act. The Lead Service Line Inventory grant program offers grants to local government units ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 to fund…
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CANTON, Mo. — The newly appointed mayor of Canton has appointed a five-person citizen’s advisory ad hoc committee to help with the search for a police chief. Well, the committee is actually searching for an entire police department. Sharon Upchurch, the city’s mayor pro tem for the past two weeks, was sworn in as the…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Local grill masters will compete for the people’s vote at the annual Rib and Wing Fest on Saturday, Sept. 9. Competitive groups will cook for bragging rights, trophies and the People’s Choice awards from noon-5 p.m. (or as long as supplies last) in Flower City Park in Palmyra, Mo. Proceeds from the…
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That all seems like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 704 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It was 54 years ago this month that Woodstock made music history. An estimated 500,000 attended the four-day rock music festival in upstate New York on an old dairy farm.…
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CANTON, Mo. — Join Carrol Davenport, Hospice of Northeast Missouri’s spiritual care and bereavement coordinator, and hospice volunteer Barb Smith as they explore dealing with getting older and experiencing the reality of “life is NOT what I thought it would be when I got to this point.” This free program takes place from 1 to…
Read Full Article William A. Smith, 46, Quincy for Peace Disturbance. NTA 169Tyrone Davis, 42, of 310 Lind St. for Sexual Exploitation of a Child Under 13 and Resisting a Peace Officer at 150 S. 48th Street. Lodged 104Hit and Run – Hannah M. Young, 30, of Quincy reported on 08/15/23 she was struck by a grey Pontiac…
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Brittany Boll and Matt Schuckman take a bite out of LaGondola’s Hot Sicilian to wrap up the Great Quincy Sandwich Debate. J. Robert Gough also talks to the folks at Chaddock about Foster Care.
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