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April 1, 2025 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — Quincy has elected its first female mayor in the city’s history as former City Treasurer Linda Moore defeated incumbent Mike Troup in Tuesday’s election. Moore, who ran as an independent, won 39 of the city’s 42 precincts in garnering 58.4 percent of the overall vote. She ran strong in traditionally Republican precincts, including…
Read Full Article November 12, 2024 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — Linda K. Moore submitted candidacy petitions at the City Clerk’s Office Tuesday for the office of Mayor as an independent candidate. “I like elements of both parties’ platforms; however, I don’t agree 100% with either platform,” Moore said regarding her decision to run as an independent. “If you pull my voting record, you’ll…
Read Full Article September 19, 2024 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — Although Quincy Mayor Mike Troup confirmed he was running for re-election back in March at the weekly Monday morning meeting with members of the Quincy/Adams County GOP, he officially launched his bid Wednesday night at Dick Bros. Brewery. Before many of the same supporters who back his winning campaign run in 2021, Troup…
Read Full Article June 20, 2024 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — With 250 days to go until the Feb. 25, 2025, Illinois consolidated primary, the two Republicans who have announced their intentions to run for Quincy mayor have some money in the bank to run their campaigns. But probably not enough yet. According to documentation filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections, Mayor…
Read Full Article December 21, 2023 | By Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips
MRN’s Brittany Boll won the chance to rule the world…or at least Quincy…for a day. She finds out quickly heavy is the head that wears the crown.
Read Full Article August 27, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
Bob Gough talks to Mayor Mike Troup about the potential for expansion and improvements to Illinois 57 south of Quincy and what the potential changes in the city’s recycling plan mean for residents. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read Full Article July 31, 2021 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
Quincy’s mayor sits down with Bob Gough to discuss recent events that involved housing, rentals gaming and liquor licenses.
Read Full Article May 17, 2025
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