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Latest map released this weekend moves Peoria-area congressman north, pits him against Kinzinger. Rodney Davis would represent much of West-Central Illinois. Illinois Democrats are pitting Republicans against each other in a pair of potential races in the latest revised congressional map released late Saturday. The plan is likely to be voted on this week when…
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2021-021753, 10/24/2021 @ 07:16:59, US 61 Pleasant St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Complaint Officer Assigned ALL All Cars Entered By 2635 Bounds, H W Adult Victim Wrong Way on One Way St 10/24/2021 Adult Suspect Wrong Way on One Way St Administratively Closed 10/24/2021 Adult Compl. Wrong Way on One Way St 10/24/2021 Public Narrative Traffic complaint was reported on US61. 2021-021754, 10/24/2021 @ 08:17:40, 811 Lindell Ave…
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Ryanna Kelley (24) 833 S 5th Quincy, IL for shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. NTA. 169 Samuel Garr (72) 1321 N. 5th Quincy, IL for improper lane usage at 4th and Sycamore. PTC. 169 Joel Graves (18) Oak Park, MI for failure to yield – private drive. PTC. 169 John Mehaffy (79) 1301 Hamann Lane Quincy,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal’s veterans memorial will be dedicated at a ceremony at 2 p.m. Nov. 6 at Cardiff Hill Overlook Park, the location of the old Mark Twain Memorial Bridge approach. A procession of the American Legion Color Guard will be followed by the singing of the national anthem by Rachel Bringer-Shepherd. Veterans Service…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — A threat of violence that was first believed to be against Central High School in Camp Point turned out to be a mistake. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office received a call Friday from a concerned citizen who had seen a post on social media indicating a threat of possible violence against…
Read Full Article Samantha Durst (50) 818 N. 8th Quincy, IL for felony retail theft and a warrant for FTA – operating uninsured vehicle. Lodged. 168 / 104 De’Shawa Wood (26) 918 N. 5th Quincy, IL for operating an uninsured vehicle on 10-1-21. NTA. 145 Craig Jones (54) Quincy, IL on a warrant for FTA – domestic assault.…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University will be the host of a Discovery Day on Nov. 13. Discovery Days are open houses scheduled throughout the year for prospective students. Students and their families will join other prospective students for special programming and events. This day includes a campus tour, an academic expo and complimentary lunch in the QU…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Bear Creek American Legion Post 823 will be the host of an all-you-can-eat pancake and whole hog sausage breakfast with biscuits and gravy from 7-11 a.m. Dec. 4 at the Legion hall on Highway 61 just west of Mendon. The cost for an adult is $10. The cost for children ages…
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QUINCY — Sunset Senior Living recently received a $2,500 gift from the Quincy Masonic High Twelve Club to support the 728 Project, which is Sunset Senior Living’s capital campaign to fund a new skilled living facility along with upgrades to the campus.
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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced an executive order Friday that will add day care personnel to the list of professions that must either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing. The governor’s office said it expects the order to affect 55,000 individuals in the state, although many of them may have already…
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There’s nothing more sacred than the vows of marriage, unless you live in Hollywood or some other sector of the entertainment industry. You’ll understand as you wade through today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 106 of the Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been a guy who liked numbers — or stats if you prefer. …
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The long-time director of the Quincy Convention and Visitor’s Bureau dishes on tourism, travel and bringing events to town.
Read Full Article 2021-021691, 10/23/2021 @ 00:39:17, 3005 St Marys Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Warrant Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Involve Warrant – Municipal 10/23/2021 Public Narrative Warrant reported at 3005 St Marys. 2021-021692, 10/23/2021 @ 01:44:45, 513 North St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal High School boys soccer team held its fifth annual Kickin’ Cancer game on Oct. 14 at Porter Stadium. During the starting lineup, players were escorted onto the field by local cancer survivors. The players sold shirts, sweatshirts and drawing tickets to raise funds for the Life.Light.Hope Cancer Patient Assistance fund at the…
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QUINCY — The Brubeck Brothers Quartet will be playing at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Morrison Theater in Quincy Junior High School. The Brubeck Brothers Quartet are making their centennial tour, a huge multimedia musical extravaganza focusing on Dave Brubeck, the great musician’s life and work. His famous musician sons play glorious jazz on…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The best time to test for soybean cyst nematode is right after soybean harvest, says University of Missouri Extension plant pathologist Kaitlyn Bissonnette. Missouri farmers can submit two free tests to SCN Diagnostics through county University of Missouri Extension centers or directly to the SCN Diagnostics laboratory, Bissonnette said. SCN Diagnostics is a plant…
Read Full Article 2021-021626, 10/22/2021 @ 00:53:33, 3306 Market St A, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C52 Holley, B P Adult Involve Mental Cases-Other 10/22/2021 Adult Male Compl. Suspicious Person 10/22/2021 Involve Mental Cases-Other 10/22/2021 Public Narrative Suspicious person reported at 3306 Market St. 2021-021627, 10/22/2021…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinics recently launched a mental health service line. Shellie Wear and Tammy Teel now are providing mental health services with offices located at Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage – Hospital Campus, 1450 N. County Road 2050. Wear, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, received her certification from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville in…
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Fall is truly a wonderful time of the year. The first of today’s three thoughts explains one of the reasons why in Vol. 105 of the Daily Dirt. 1. We’re entering the heart of autumn. The leaves are (finally) starting to turn. The air has that familiar October chill in the mornings and evenings, and…
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Dear MRN: What is going at 15th and Broadway? It that where Carter’s is going? It looks like a Carter’s. But I thought Sonic was going there? That doesn’t look like a Sonic and it doesn’t look like a very big lot. A quick call to the City of Quincy’s planning department confirms what Muddy…
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Quincy, Ill. – The Quincy Public Schools Foundation will host its Week to Dream Big fundraiser Nov. 1-5 to support its annual Dream Big campaign. The kickoff will be celebrated Monday morning at Carter’s Coffee Bar as part of the Dine to Dream Big initiative, with local restaurant owners donating a percentage of their day’s…
Read Full Article 2021-021467, 10/20/2021 @ 07:07:38, 1200 Sierra St BLK, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C69 Helton, C B Adult Female Compl. Peace Disturbance 10/20/2021 Adult Victim- Peace Disturbance 10/20/2021 Adult Suspect Peace Disturbance Administratively Closed 10/20/2021 Public Narrative Disturbance was reported in the 1200 block of Sierra. 2021-021468, 10/20/2021 @ 07:10:53, 132 Jupiter Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Missing Person Officer…
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QUINCY — Bruce Guthrie announced Friday morning he was leaving his position as Executive Director of “The District”, the organization that promotes downtown Quincy businesses and events. His new position, president and CEO of The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce, was made public Friday afternoon about seven hours later. Guthrie, a former executive with the…
Read Full Article Jaden D Gutting (18) Clayton IL arrested for Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Illegal Possession of Adult Use Cannabis & Possession of Firearm & Ammo with no FOID at 1021 Bonansigna Dr. NTA -120 Victor D Will, 29, Quincy for trespassing at 200 north 8th. N.T.A. Jonathan D Scoville, 41, Quincy for criminal damage to…
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QUINCY — Sam McKelvie greets the people in her class with “Hello, my friends,” then instructs them to begin stretching before they start exercising. It’s a routine she’s gone through many times. On some days, those instructions are given in a studio she rents in the Washington Theatre building in downtown Quincy. On many days,…
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