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The Illinois State Board of Education is updating its list of schools that have chosen to defy Governor JB Pritzker’s mask mandate. The Warsaw School Board voted 5-2 on Monday night to follow the mask mandate when the district returns from the Labor Day break on September 7. School officials met with ISBE representatives earlier…
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Federal prosecutors argued Monday that a bid from four members of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan’s inner circle to convince a judge to toss part of the indictment filed against them ignores the alleged corruption at the heart of the case. “The illegal conduct alleged in the indictment did not consist merely of lobbying, and it…
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QUINCY — A Quincy construction firm is waiting for its day in court to collect more than $110,000 from Adams County in a dispute about additional work completed during the demolition process before the construction of the Adams County Jail. The suit, filed in April 2018, was scheduled to go to trial on Monday. However,…
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QUINCY – The Quincy City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to clear the way for the former Elder’s Restaurant property to come back to life. Lucky Dogs will be operated by Scott Frese and the plan received the green light for the permits to serve alcohol and operate video gaming terminals. Frese said the restaurant…
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A nice crowd of friends and followers turned out to celebrate local author Ron Kinscherf’s first children’s book “The Baker’s Patio” on Sunday afternoon. “The Baker’s Patio” introduces the reader to the imaginary world of an ant colony living under the brick patio of an older couple, whose children have grown and moved away. The…
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Longtime volunteers and former staff members across the state recently were honored by the Illinois 4-H Foundation for their selfless dedication to the University of Illinois Extension 4-H youth development program. Seventy-one individuals received the Foundation Hall of Fame Award during a virtual ceremony Aug. 17. Four of the honorees are being named posthumously. Local…
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SEDALIA, Mo. — Missouri is investing at least $400 million to increase broadband across the state, Gov. Mike Parson announced from the Missouri State Fair Thursday. The funds, pending appropriations approval by the legislature, will come from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Additionally, the Department of Economic Development (DED) has applied for an additional $56 million from the federal government to…
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The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has apologized for inquiring about a Mahomet-Seymour school board member’s views on the state mask mandate and for telling Dr. Jeremy Henrichs that “an official investigation” would be launched under the Medical Practice Act. Late Friday afternoon, a day after Republican state Sen. Chapin Rose told The…
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Three local not-for-profits received grants from the Marion County Endowment Fund, held with the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri. The grants mark the sixth annual competitive grant awards presented from the Marion County Endowment Fund. “The work of nonprofits is critical to the success of our communities and our people. The…
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QUINCY — The fundraising goal of the Quincy Children’s Museum has changed … and it hasn’t. The museum board announced in May it had a fundraising goal of $150,000. That figure would be achieved by getting 50 people or families to make a minimum $1,000 contribution, as well as 50 businesses or groups to make…
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Amber Downing (40) 925 1/2 S. 12th Quincy, IL for obstructing / resisting a peace officer and possession of methamphetamine at 1406 Payson. Lodged. 128 Erica Wittner (18) 3207 College Ave Quincy, IL for DUI, driving wrong way on one way, operating uninsured vehicle, no valid DL, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an…
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2021-016727, 08/22/2021 @ 07:09:50, 500 5th BLK, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Abandoned Vehicle Officer Assigned 043 Carlin, J R Entered By C69 Helton, C B Adult Victim Abandonment of Motor Veh 08/22/2021 Adult Female Suspect Abandonment of Motor Veh Pending Investigation 08/22/2021 Public Narrative Adandoned Vehicle reported in the 500 Blk of 5th 2021-016728, 08/22/2021 @ 07:13:12, 500 5th BLK, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Abandoned Vehicle Officer Assigned 043 Carlin,…
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I would guess most of you reading this today were probably not crazy about having to get up and go to work today. But I seriously doubt if the job you headed off to this morning compared to any of the five occupations that I have listed as the most undesirable positions in today’s marketplace.…
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Daily Dirt for Aug. 23, 2021 Vol. 45 of the Daily Dirt goes where no other edition has gone — keys to a successful marriage. Hey, we’re here to help. Hopefully, these thoughts will do just that: 1. Kathy and I have been married close to 23 years. It was the second go-round for both…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council’s Art Adventure workshop series, creative projects for kids ages 5-12, continues at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 3 with Kiln Fired Pottery. Tickets are $5 per child. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. To register, pay or request a scholarship, call the Hannibal Arts Council at 573-221-6545 or visit 105 S.…
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QUINCY — Sisbro recently was presented a platinum award by Great West Casualty Company as part of its annual National Safety Awards program, which recognizes motor carriers in similar operations (truckload and less than truckload) with awards based on their year-end preventable crash results. Carriers are eligible to receive a platinum, gold, silver or participatory award.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Interventional cardiologist Dr. Imtiaz Ismail has joined Hannibal Clinic. Ismail is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed fellowships at the University of Louisville and Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. Ismail completed residency at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago after completing his medical…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s annual homecoming weekend is scheduled for Sept. 30 through Oct. 3, with numerous events planned for alumni, students and the community. Festivities kickoff on Sept. 30 with a homecoming parade, pep rally and annual balloon glow event. Weekend events include the Chuck French Memorial Golf Tournament, QU Serves at the Abbey, men and women’s soccer…
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Warsaw native Steve Lucie of We Stand for Our Students, a community group concerned about parent choice regarding mask options, spoke during the Illinois State Board of Education’s meeting in Springfield on Aug. 18. He returned to Quincy for a taping of Muddy River News This Week, then attended the Warsaw School Board meeting. That’s…
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Daily Dirt for Aug. 22, 2021 We all need a go-to comedian, the guy who always makes us feel better. For decades, mine has been David Letterman. Here’s a mini-tribute to the guy with the famous gap in his front teeth. Welcome to Vol. 44 of the Daily Dirt and today’s thoughts: 1. A friend…
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QUINCY — Jay Krottinger and Ryan Jude Tanner were so pleased with the work done last year by Fischer Builders during the remodeling of the Patio Restaurant and Lounge that they’ve teamed up to create a new company. Krottinger and Tanner, partners in Tanninger Companies, have formed Fischer & Tanniger with Meegan Fischer and Ryan…
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Daily Dirt for Aug. 21, 2021 Vol. 43 of the Daily Dirt can be catalogued as a throwback to a more simpler time, back when TV commercials had more of a personal feel. Welcome to today’s three thoughts: 1. Best commercials of all-time? How about these: A. It first appeared 42 years ago, but still…
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The federal government is handing Illinois schools and local government a “boatload” of money for COVID-19 relief, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the money should go to property tax relief. “This is a great year for local communities to consider freezing or lowering their property taxes,” Pritzker said Aug. 17. “Why is this a good year to…
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SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers will head back to the Capitol on Aug. 31 to consider changes to the legislative maps that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law earlier this year. Those maps, which set the new boundaries for the 118 state House and 59 state Senate districts for the next decade, were passed based on survey…
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MENDON — The Friends of Unit 4 Fall Festival, honoring local military, veterans and first responders, is set for Sept. 11 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. A trap shoot begins at 1 p.m., with sign up at noon. Also offered is a barbecue contest, bags tournament (sign up at 1 p.m., games at 2 p.m.),…
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