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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital patients receive care rated among the safest in the nation. For the third straight survey period, an independent national watchdog organization has given Blessing Hospital a grade of “A” for patient safety. The Leapfrog Group, founded by 2,000 large employers and other purchasers of healthcare, assigns a letter grade of A…
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QUINCY — Jessica Peters, director of mental health and children’s services at Transitions of Western Illinois, was named the winner of the Williams Award during a staff meeting on Nov. 9. Usually given at the agency’s annual dinner, this award was given during a staff meeting due to the COVID pandemic. Peters has been…
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For calling an attorney challenging his executive orders in court a “grifter,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a summons in Sangamon County Circuit Court to answer to a defamation allegation. Thomas DeVore, an attorney who has filed multiple lawsuits against the governor over COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools and businesses, sued Pritzker late last month, claiming…
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You learn something every day, right? Well, I certainly did today. Find out what it was during today’s three thoughts that make up Vo. 124 of the Daily Dirt: 1. The National Toy Hall of Fame recently announced its 2021 inductees, which included the tabletop game Risk and American Girl dolls. My first reaction was,…
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QUINCY — Ever wanted to be a police officer? Adam Yates says the time has never been better. Yates, a deputy chief, is searching for possible recruits to apply for positions within the Quincy Police Department. A simple two-page application must be filled out by Nov. 30. A physical agility test is set for 9…
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On 10/20/21, Mikaeel A. Hedgepeth (26) 3446 S. Glendale Dr, Quincy for unlawful use of a weapon. Cash bond. 139 Humberto Valenciano (29) 1014 Melodie Ln N., Quincy for driving under the influence and no valid drivers license. NTA 153 Mark A. Degregg (61) 632 Spruce, Quincy for improper traffic lane usage. NTA 136 Shaun…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2021 tax levy ordinance Wednesday night. Most city residents should see no increase in their property taxes because of that vote. The levies for 2021 property taxes only include aggregate taxes and not debt service. Aggregate taxes provide revenue for general and special…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s political science department will be the host of a Veterans Day tribute inside the Merillat Chapel of the Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Thursday. Local veterans who will be recognized for their service are: C-SC President Doug Palmer (SPC USA, 82nd Airborne Division) Jerry Prather (SGT USA, 199th Light…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded at about 6 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a burglary at a residence off North Bottom Road in rural Adams County. It was learned that before the burglary one of the homeowners was the victim of a vehicular hijacking on North Bottom Road and forced back…
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Applications for funds are due November 29th SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) plans to award more than $783,000 in Specialty Crop Block grants over a three-year period under federal House Resolution 133 (H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding). The additional funds are available in response to the impact of COVID-19 on the food system,…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board unanimously passed its fiscal year 2022 budget Tuesday night that absorbs increases in personnel and employee health insurance. It is a nearly $1.8 million increase over the FY2021 budget. The $61.5 million spending plan calls for four new corrections employees to accommodate the new jail and an additional $600,000…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 12:42 a.m. Wednesday by 911 to respond to a structure fire at 100 N. 11th, Apartment 309. Upon arrival, incident command confirmed a fire with smoke and flames and conducted an offensive attack and evacuation of the Hannibal Housing Authority’s Laura Hawkins Hall. Firefighters…
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I can’t wait until Sunday. I think you’ll know why after reading through Vol. 123 of the Daily Dirt. Today’s three thoughts start right …. now! 1. Wow. Just wow. The long-awaited “Yellowstone” season opener was Sunday night. And I’m still trying to comprehend what all transpired in the almost-2 1/2 hour debut. Some immediate…
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Illinois’ sluggish labor market is driven by a record number of workers quitting their jobs at the same time there are fewer job opportunities than in nearly any other state. Even though an all-time record number of workers quit, Illinois was only No. 7 in the “Great Resignation.” Illinois’ sluggish labor market is driven by…
Read Full Article Kristina N Haxel (33) for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident at 12th & Broadway. PTC Christian A Lawary (19) 4221 Kimstead for FTA Possession with Intent To Deliver, FTA Operating Uninsured Vehicle, FTA Driving While License Suspended, FTA Speeding and FTA Fireworks at 4221 Kimstead. Lodged Amberwene N Abbey (30) for Operating Uninsured Vehicle and FTA Operating…
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If nothing is done soon to address Illinois’ unemployment trust fund debt, employer groups say the costs to do business in Illinois will continue to increase. Illinois is past due on its unemployment insurance trust fund debt and the interest continues to grow. As of Monday, the U.S. Treasury showed Illinois’ outstanding unemployment trust fund debt is…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A traffic stop early Tuesday morning led to the arrest of an Iowa woman, who has been charged with possession of a controlled substance. A deputy with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday on County Road 1000 East at Ill. 96 on a 2005 Chevrolet…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an incident involving a vehicle stolen in Quincy that crashed and burned early Saturday morning. Deputies from the Adams County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched at approximately 3:15 a.m. Saturday to the Express Wash car wash, 408 E. Wood in Camp Point, in regard to…
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QUINCY — The city’s newest Dollar General opened its doors Monday after closing the doors of another Dollar General last week. The store at 2000 Broadway welcomed its first customers at 11:30 a.m. Monday. The six employees were transferred from the store at 330 N. 30th, which closed last Wednesday. “We worked really, really hard…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a nature program called “The Darker the Sky the Better” starting at 7 p.m. Nov. 13. The program originally was to be held at Huckleberry Park, but a cold weather forecast forced organizers to move it inside the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Gale Rublee, nature educator…
Read Full Article Laura M Law (64) Canton Mo for No Valid Drivers License at 18th & Center NTA 173 Ethan Landrum (27) was arrested for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident. PTC -121 Kyllie Clark (22) was arrested for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA -125 Charles Hecht (57) was arrested for Disregarding a Stop Sign. PTC…
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As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, a sure sign of a return to normalcy is the number of major motion pictures coming our way. Our first of three thoughts today provide a sampling of what the future holds. Welcome to Vol. 122 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Here’s a quick look of some…
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QUINCY — Aldermen got their first look at a proposed re-districted city ward map at Monday’s City Council meeting. Anyone else getting their first glance at the map would have to look long and hard to find the changes. Only two sections of the current map were adjusted to create the proposed map. One is…
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