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Beardstown, IL · Traffic & Transit
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Changes to taxi ordinance in Quincy clears aldermanic committee
QUINCY – A complete overhaul of existing regulations on taxis or “vehicles for hire” in Quincy has cleared a committee. Alderman Eric Entrup (R-Ward 1), who first raised the issue of updating the ordinance, tells Muddy River News the amended ordinance could go before the full council as soon as Monday.
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Memorial Bridge closure reignites discussion on the replacement bridge process
QUINCY, Illinois (KHQA) — Quincy Memorial Bridge has about three more weeks of construction before it reopens, and residents are taking to social media to express their frustrations and debate what's happening next. 'They were more worried about losing the downtown business and that's kind of why they kept...
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1966: A Railroad Milestone in the Show-Me State
It was the end of an era in train history when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad’s steam locomotive No. 4960 departed from Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri, for a trip to the city of Hannibal in the Show-Me State. This steam locomotive was a coal burner dating back to 1923. (The accompanying photo of No. 4960 was taken in 2023 during a celebration of its centennial in the community of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona.)
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BUILD grant could fund Quincy bus storage project
The Quincy Transit Lines are seeking grant funding for a storage facility project. The transit system plans to apply for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s BUILD grant program to construct a new bus storage garage. A new facility is needed because the current location is at capacity. Officials say...
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Transportation improvements moving forward in Quincy
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Missouri gas prices drop to lowest in 4 years
PALMYRA, Mo. (WGEM) - Drivers in the “Show Me State” have some relief at the fuel pumps just ahead of the new year. AAA has reported a 40-cent price difference between the nation’s average and what motorists in Missouri are paying, at 2.46 cents per gallon, with some areas being around 10 cents lower than the reported average.
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Quincy to receive $200,000 to develop safe streets plan
Quincy, Illinois (KHQA) — The City of Quincy has been awarded $200,000 in grant money, to develop the "Safe Streets for the City of Quincy Safety Action Plan." That plan aims to reduce fatalities, by analyzing crash data, engaging the public, and prioritizing safety and technology recommendations. The money...
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City Council approves first step in jurisdictional transfer for improvements along State Street in Quincy
By a vote of 12 to zero, with two absent, the city council took first step in what could be a long process of negotiating with the state. QUINCY–The Illinois Department of Transportation, IDOT, recently proposed a transfer of jurisdiction to the City of Quincy, including compensation, to move forward with a transportation plan to improve State Street (IL 96), between South 24th and South 36th Streets.
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Letter to the Editor: Local Road Jurisdictional Transfers
Quincy City Council 1/5/26 Agenda Item. “11b. Public Works Director, Engineering Manager, and Central Services authorizing the Mayor to submit a letter to Illinois Department of Transportation stating the City of Quincy is willing to begin evaluating a proposed jurisdictional transfer of IL Highway 96 south of Broadway through the City of Quincy (State Street, South 24th Street, and South 36th Street) between the City and IDOT.”
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QPD Blotter for Dec. 16, 2025
Clint R. Boling, 52, of Camp Point for Failure to Yield Left Turn. 124. Madelyn S. Syrcle, 26, of Baylis for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 108. Paul C. Clevenger, 57, of Quincy for Failure to Yield Left Turn. 142. Mark E. Rutski, 32, of Quincy for Driving While License Suspended and...
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School transportation officials share safety tips when students head to school during winter
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Snow storm snarls traffic in central Illinois
Illinois State Police were called out to deal with dozens of traffic accidents and vehicles off the road in central Illinois on Saturday. The storm left behind 4-8 inches of snow in some areas and impacted towns like Springfield, Quincy, Peoria, Decatur, Bloomington and Champaign. ISP from District 6 responded...