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Pinhook Days return June 14-16 in Industry
INDUSTRY, Ill. — Pinhook Days will be held in Industry Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16. Activities include a parade, musical entertainment, penny carnival, pancake breakfast and vendors. Friday events start with a fundraiser dinner by the Industry Fire Department at 5 p.m., followed by music by Just...
Houston man facing burglary charges from local retirement facility also wanted in multiple states for similar offense
QUINCY — A Houston man was apprehended Tuesday on a charge of residential burglary in Adams County. The Quincy Police Department said in a press release that it began an investigation in February after reports were made by an unidentified local retirement living facility that an unknown person had entered residents’ apartments to steal credit and debit cards, which were then used at various stores in Quincy.
Two men lodged in McDonough County Jail after shooting incident on Friday in Macomb
MACOMB, Ill. — Two men were arrested Friday for their alleged involvement in a shooting incident. The Macomb/McDonough County 911 Center received a report at 10:56 a.m. Friday, June 7 of a shooting that occurred at 1501 E. Murray in Macomb. Patrol officers with the Macomb Police Department responded to the scene and found multiple subjects outside the residence. Officers detained two adult males and learned no one was injured from the shooting.
Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Fugitive of the Week: Troy Smith
Troy L. Smith, 47, last known address in the 400 block of State in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Smith is 5 foot, 6 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Call the Quincy...
Former Western Illinois Student Employees Establish New Award Fund
Spurred by a recent Western Illinois University social media post, two 1971 alumni have endowed a new fund to provide financial awards to student employee of the year award winners. When Dale Johnson saw the 2024 student employee award winners recognized in a post on WIU’s LinkedIn profile, he commented...
ISP concludes investigation into Macomb domestic incident where police fatally shot 4-year-old, armed suspect
MACOMB, Ill. — The Illinois State Police has finished its investigation into a March 16 incident where police shot and killed a 4-year-old boy and armed suspect in Macomb. It now heads to the McDonough County State's Attorney, who will consider whether any further action needs to be taken.
Public input sought at Wednesday’s meeting for master plan to improve Macomb’s Chandler Park
MACOMB, Ill. — Community members are invited to a planning meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, to share thoughts and ideas on ways to improve Chandler Park. The meeting will be held in the community room at Macomb City Hall, 232 E. Jackson. The meeting will also offer information about the ongoing master planning process.
Marietta-Washington County Convention and Visitor Bureau all fired up for Great Race
MARIETTA — The Marietta-Washington County Convention and Visitor Bureau has organized the Great Race Raffle and a promotion the day before in anticipation of the arrival of the Hemmings Motor News Great Race. About 140 antique cars with their drivers and navigators will arrive at 4 p.m. June 23...
Why WIU’s PAC became known as a CPA
The Center for Performing Arts (CPA) at Western Illinois University was originally referred to as a performing arts center (PAC). There is a difference, in the opinion of Billy Clow, Dean of WIU’s College of Fine Arts and Communication. He suggested the change when he came to Western a little more than a decade ago.
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