Adams County bicentennial
QUINCY — Adams County is now getting a steady stream of funding from the 2021 opioid lawsuit settlement and the County Board is implementing those dollars. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the board approved spending $177,000 on two programs to help combat addiction issues. Opioid manufacturers and distributors offered a “master settlement” in 2021 to resolve…
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ADAMS COUNTY Ill. — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission will announce a significant new sponsorship with JM Huber as part of its ongoing efforts to celebrate Adams County’s 200th anniversary in 2025. A press conference will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, at JM Huber’s Quincy headquarters, 4150 Gardner Expressway. Steve McQueen,…
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Adams County Bicentennial to honor churches, organizations spanning more than 150 years of operation
ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — As Adams County prepares to commemorate its 200th anniversary in 2025, the Adams County Bicentennial Commission has created a special initiative to recognize churches and organizations operating in Adams County for 150 years or more with commemorative signs, celebrating their legacy and contribution to the county’s history. Churches and organizations eligible…
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QUINCY — As Adams County prepares to commemorate its 200th anniversary in 2025, the Adams County Bicentennial Commission has announced an initiative to recognize businesses that have stood the test of time. During Memorial Day weekend in 2025, businesses operating in Adams County for 150 years or more will be honored with commemorative signs, celebrating…
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LIBERTY, Ill. — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission has announced that Liberty Bank has come aboard as a premier sponsor for the upcoming Bicentennial celebration in 2025. “We are deeply grateful to have Liberty Bank join us as a premier sponsor for the Adams County Bicentennial,” said Chuck Scholz, Chair of the Bicentennial Commission. “Their…
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QUINCY — Adams County will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2025, and a company that has called the county home for 176 of those years will be the celebration’s presenting sponsor. On Wednesday, Knapheide presented a $100,000 check to the Adams County Bicentennial Commission at the Knapheide headquarters in Quincy. “Adams County has been a…
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Adams County turns 200 next year. Former Quincy Mayor Chuck Scholz is chairing the county’s bicentennial commission and talks about how we will celebrate. He also drops several nuggets of knowledge as well.
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QUINCY — Adams County will mark its 200th anniversary in 2025, and the Adams County Bicentennial Commission is organizing a grand opening ceremony at the Armory in Quincy. Organizers say this event will set the tone for a year filled with activities that allow residents of all ages to participate. The commission is inviting businesses,…
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