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By RAYMON TRONCOSO, Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Legislation that would overhaul sex education in Illinois and a measure to decriminalize the transmission of HIV were among several bills that passed the Senate Executive Committee Wednesday. The committee, following a long and contentious debate, advanced legislation that would require public schools to teach sex ed…
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Kristie L Strieker (55) 730 E Brennan for Leaving the Scene of Accident and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 9th & Locust. NTA Andrew M Dunn (35) 1509 S 38th for Speeding in a School Zone in the 3100 block of Maine. NTA Cooper R Rees (21) 2836 Harrison Place for Operating Uninsured Vehicle, Leaving the Scene of…
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QUINCY — JoAnn Witte was worried. The amount of money collected by the Gene Grawe Fund had risen every year since its inception in 2005. However, problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic during the past year gave cause for concern for Witte, the founder and president of the fund. The fund office in the lobby…
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Chicago Tribune – Near the end of a routine status hearing, an attorney for Michael McClain of Quincy, a longtime Madigan confidant accused of orchestrating the bribery scheme, said it would be difficult to discuss a trial date for the case because “there has been some at least intimations that the government might be seeking…
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Officials from the City of Quincy and the State of Illinois officially kicked off $35 million in runway safety improvements at Quincy Regional Airport (QRA) Wednesday afternoon. Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Omar Osman, Mayor Mike Troup, QRA Director Sandy Shorr and other dignitaries performed the ceremonial dirt turning signify the start of the project.…
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Missouri’s governor today directed all state workers to return to their offices for in-person work no later than Monday, May 17, 2021, and that all state buildings be open and accessible to the public during normal business hours. “Since the start of COVID-19, our state team members have gone above and beyond to keep state…
Read Full Article Rodney Benjamin, 2523 Cherry reports the theft of a package from his porch on 4-26-21. Quintez Johnson (26) 726 S. 18th for failure to yield at intersection at 18th and Spring on 4-29. NTA Rachel Myers, 2018 Jefferson, reports her unlocked silver 2012 Hyundai was entered while parked at her residence between 0001-0700 hrs on 4-24-21 and stole her…
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UPDATE: Quincy High School has just announced that each senior will now be allowed six tickets for the May 28 graduation, up from four tickets. A crowd of about 100 people filled the basement of Tower Pizza and Mexican Tuesday night as the Quincy Tea Party hosted a meeting to ask current and past members…
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Doug Palmer wants to life at Culver-Stockton College to return to what it was before the pandemic as soon as possible. “We believe strongly that it is in our best interest to get back to our core mission of teaching and learning,” he said. Palmer believes the best path to do that is by mandating…
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From The Missouri Times: State Auditor Nicole Galloway said her office has begun a regularly scheduled audit of Ralls County. The county received an overall rating of “fair” from the most recent state audit, issued in November 2015.
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QUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University will host its 158th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 8, at Pepsi Arena (was QU Stadium). UPDATE! Quincy University Commencement ceremony moves to Pepsi Arena. WHERE: Quincy University Pepsi Arena, Health and Fitness Center WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Quincy University will host…
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Dissolution of Marriage/Union TOTSCH, KASIE JOTOTSCH, JEREMY L Dissolution of Marriage/Union WALTON, LATOYTA DENISE WALTON, RANDALL Dissolution of Marriage/Union DEE, TIMOTHY DEE, CRYSTLE Dissolution of Marriage/Union SPIDLE, ERIN E SPIDLE, ROBERT
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Mason R. Collins (29) for Improper Lane Usage. NTA Taten M. Griffith (27) for FTA Delivery of Meth. Lodged Devon D. Fulton (21) for FTA Fighting, Trespassing, Vandalism. NTA Wendy S Scott 50, Dallas City, IL for uninsured vehicle and following too closely. Cruz M. English (21) Davenport, IA for Expired Registration. Antwyon L. Bias (40)…
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This week’s court appearance for Steve Homan, owner of The Barn nightclub, has been pushed back to next week. Adams County State’s Attorney Gary Farha said Homan’s attorney, Scott Rosenblum of St. Louis, requested the continuance. The appearance is now scheduled for May 11. The prosecution is expected to present its findings at the appearance…
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Quincy Mayor Mike Troup made it through his swearing in as the city’s next mayor pretty easily. But as he made his opening remarks to the packed house in the Quincy City Council Chambers, the emotions seemed to get to him a bit, especially when discussing his family. “The challenge for our city for the…
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QUINCY — Doug Tenhouse was eager for a relaxing life when he chose to retire at the end of 2020 after 33 years in the insurance business. “I was ready to do what I wanted to do when I wanted to do it,” he said. After a couple of months of volunteer work, Tenhouse quickly…
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Author Kathleen Spaltro finds the facts behind the fables of one of Quincy’s most famous native daughters. Lucile Langhanke wasn’t a name that was going to light up a marquee. However, Mary Astor would. Author Kathleen Spaltro beautifully tells this story in her book “The Great Lie: The Creation of Mary Astor”, which came out…
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Atlanta-based company’s purchase of Quincy Media for $925 million is currently pending before the Federal Communications Commission; Once all transactions are complete, Gray will own the second most television stations in the country behind Sinclair, owners of KHQA-TV. News Release: Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Meredith…
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From The Missouri Times Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins testified before a congressional subcommittee last week to advocate for greater access to affordable broadband, particularly in rural communities. “America’s farmers and ranchers embrace technology that allows their farming businesses to be more efficient, economical, and environmentally responsible,” Hawkins told lawmakers. “Today’s farmers and ranchers are using precision agricultural…
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by Jeff Smith for Missouri Independent What does it take to be a successful candidate for high office in Missouri these days? We might consider that question through the lens of Missouri’s 2022 U.S. Senate race.
Read Full Article Rusty E Willing 40, Quincy for driving while license revoked and speeding. Wendy S Scott 50, Dallas City, IL for uninsured vehicle and following too closely. Contessa McNair 26, Quincy for disobeying stop sign. Roger W McElvain 46, MO for improper lane usage. Shawn M McKenzie 40, Quincy for domestic battery. Lodged Joanne Huebl 61,…
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CHARLES A. GRUBER — 1947-2021 QUINCY — Tony Cameron remembers Charles “Chuck” Gruber as someone who wasn’t afraid to shake up the Quincy Police Department. Gruber, 74, of St. Charles, Ill., died on Monday, April 26, surrounded by his wife and 3 children. Cameron, also a former Adams County State’s Attorney, today has his own…
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By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — A state watchdog report into the deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home found multiple failures that contributed to 36 veterans deaths, stemming primarily from the home’s complete lack of infection prevention plans or policies. The report also found deficiencies in communication and staff training at the LaSalle home,…
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Effective Saturday May 1, there will be a container for the City of Quincy’s new Glass Recycle Program in the northeast corner of the County Market parking lot on 48th & Broadway.Only glass will be allowed in the container. Remove all lids/caps. Please, glass only. No bags, boxes or trash.
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QUINCY — A retired kindergarten teacher and her daughter have brought Seattle’s thirst for coffee to Quincy, and the popularity of their business has caused quite a stir along Maine Street. Carter’s Coffee Bar, 3815 Maine, is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Saturday. May 1 also is the birthday for Debbie Carter’s husband, Owen, who…
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