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This Dreamy Illinois Town Lets You Live Well On Under $1,600 A Month
Somewhere along the Mississippi River, tucked between cornfields and cathedral spires, Quincy, Illinois has been quietly living its best life without telling anyone. And honestly, that’s a little rude, because this town deserves to be talked about. Let’s start with the number that probably made you click on this...
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Tangerine Bowl sold; Range at KC owners plan renovations, rebranding as Pin City Bowling
QUINCY — One of Quincy’s longtime entertainment landmarks is getting new owners, a new name and what promises to be a significant facelift. Trevor Beck and Nick Hiland, two of the businessmen behind The Range at KC, have purchased the Tangerine Bowl and plan to rebrand the bowling center as Pin City Bowling. The new owners said the change won’t mean shutting the doors while work is underway. Bowling leagues, the restaurant, bar and other activities will continue during most of the renovation process.
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Quincy Fire Department received 89 applicants from recent recruiting effort
QUINCY–The Board of the Quincy Fire and Police Commission says an impressive 89 applications came in during the Quincy Fire Department’s open application period that ended September 4. After the written and ladder test, assisted by the Tri-Township Fire Department, on September 19, commission members selected the top...
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Quincy Plan Commission votes to recommend 36th and Payson Road solar farm to city council after all
The volunteer commission grappled with the decision remaining silent for several minutes before proceeding with the vote. QUINCY–A silence took over the Quincy Plan Commission Tuesday night. When Chair Julie Brink asked for a motion on a solar farm proposal at 36th and Payson, none of the commissioners said...
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Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Management Services and the Illinois Department of Employment Security to host Illinois career workshops
QUINCY — The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Management Services and the Illinois Department of Employment Security are hosting an Illinois career workshop for the Quincy community for those interested in opportunities in the state of Illinois. The workshop will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 1, (veterans are welcome at 10 a.m.) at Illinois Department of Employment Security: 107 N. Third St. Future career workshops will be held on Nov. 5 and Dec. 3.
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Shop Local: Duncan & Co. unveils historic building renovations
URSA, Illinois— The community of Ursa is breathing new life into a historic building in the heart of the village. The Duncan & Co. Beauty Salon is unveiling its newly renovated and expanded space at the historic “Rust Building” during a special event Thursday evening. The business...
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Titan International promotes Eric Hansen to senior director
Quincy, IL – Titan International announced the promotion of Eric Hansen to the position of Senior Director Compounding and Materials Management for Titan International, effective July 1, 2026. Eric will be consolidating the leadership role for rubber compounding and materials for all of North American tire production divisions including Titan Tire, Titan Specialty, and Tennessee Custom Mixing operations.
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Blessing invites job seekers to “Walk-In Wednesday” hiring event Sept. 30
QUINCY — Looking to start a career in healthcare? Blessing Health System is inviting area job seekers to attend its next “Walk-In Wednesday” hiring event from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the Blessing Hospital Auditorium. The event is focused specifically on entry-level direct...
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Scheels Building 300K-SF Littleton Store, Town Okays Tax Breaks
SCHEELS announced this week that it is building a 300,000-square-foot store in Littleton. The store is planned as an anchor retailer alongside Costco at the new Mineral Place development. The flagship sporting goods store spans over 80 specialty shops under one roof, including golf, baseball and softball, archery, bicycles, ski...
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Diesel at a record high, squeezing farmers, truckers & soon - your wallet
QUINCY, Illinois— You may never put diesel in your car, but record-high diesel prices could still end up costing you. You don’t have to drive a diesel to feel the squeeze of those high prices. According to AAA, the national average cost of diesel fuel is around $6.40...
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Nearly 600 students compete in livestock judging contest at John Wood Ag Center
BAYLIS, Ill. — Nearly 600 high school 4-H and FFA students traveled to the John Wood Community College Agricultural Education Center on Friday to test their livestock evaluation skills during the school's annual livestock judging contest. Students from across the region participated in the event, judging nine classes of...
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Water tower construction underway at Pittsfield Walmart
PITTSFIELD, IL — Shoppers at the Pittsfield Walmart may have noticed a fenced-off construction area in the parking lot as work continues on new water infrastructure for the store’s fire-protection system. The project stems from an issue previously discussed during a Pittsfield City Council meeting. During that meeting,...
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Adams Electric Cooperative reports progress on solar, elects board of directors
MT. STERLING — Adams Electric Cooperative held its 86th Annual Meeting of Members on Wednesday, September 9, at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Mt. Sterling, IL, highlighting investments in renewable generation, system reliability and new metering technology. A total of 550 members registered for the Annual Meeting, and they...