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Pike County facing year-end employee healthcare lapse

Pike County's workforce faces a year-end healthcare benefit lapse after HOPE Trust voted to involuntarily terminate membership following contract disputes.

Pike County, IL · 1d

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McDonough County tourism spending reaches record $51 million

MCDONOUGH COUNTY, Ill. — Tourism spending in McDonough County has reached a new record, showing the impact visitors have had. According to new tourism data, visitor spending increased 6.4% last year, reaching a record $51 million. Local officials credit the increase to festivals, attractions and unique experiences that continue...

Mcdonough County, IL · 1d
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Separation referendum now approved by 44+ Illinois counties

(The Center Square) – Voters in 44 Illinois counties plus 11 townships in a 45th have now approved a referendum to consider separating from Cook County and forming a new state. Eleven townships in Adams County joined Coles, Gallatin, Hamilton, Henderson, Macoupin, McDonough, Monroe, Piatt, Saline, Warren and Washington...

Illinois · 2d
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Marriages in Adams County from Oct. 1-31, 2026

The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court, Oct. 1-31, 2026. Rachel Priscilla Morrison, 27, of Quincy and Jordan Jeffery Kyles, 26, of Quincy filed Oct. 1, 2026. Justine Alise Williams, 39, of Quincy and Brett Robert Baird, 29, of Quincy filed Oct. 2, 2026. Hamilton...

Adams County, IL · 2d
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Pittsfield fronts $200,000 to clear JBS Milling site for rental housing

Pittsfield is fronting about $200,000 in TIF funds to clear the dilapidated JBS Milling site for a Damon Properties housing development.

Pittsfield, IL · 2d

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Separation referendum now approved by 44+ Illinois counties

Illinois now has 44 counties plus eleven townships in a 45th that approved a referendum to consider separating from Cook County and forming a new state. Eleven townships in Adams County joined eleven full counties that voted in favor of nonbinding ballot questions on Tuesday. Illinois Separation Director Loret Newlin...

Illinois · 2d

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District 1 Attends ALA Department Conference

Members of District 1 of the American Legion Auxiliary attended the annual American Legion Auxiliary Fall Conference held October 23-25, 2026 at the Grand Glaize Inn in Osage Beach, MO. This was a new location for the conference and 75 members registered for the event. It was a very informative...

Osage Beach, MO · 3d

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See local midterm election results for Morgan County

Morgan County election results are being updated as data becomes available from election authorities.

Morgan County, IL · 4d

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TSPR Election Results – Nov. 3, 2026

Counties around the region reported strong voter turnout for a midterm election. For example, more than 58% of voters cast ballots in Des Moines County, McDonough County’s turnout was nearly 56%, and the turnout was 51% in Warren County. The statewide turnout in Iowa was nearly 63%. Voters chose...

Iowa · 4d

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Some downstate voters signal desire to separate from Chicago

ILLINOIS— In McDonough County, voters greenlit a referendum Tuesday to get the ball rolling on separating downstate Illinois counties from Cook County. 57% of McDonough County voters in Tuesday’s election said they were in favor of the proposition asking for the formation of a new state. However —...

Mcdonough County, IL · 4d

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Adams County real estate transfers Oct. 26-30

Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Quincy IL Land Investment, LLC of Fayetteville, Ariz., sold a restaurant...

Adams County, IL · 4d

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Ralls County sheriff outlines potential impact of Proposition P

NEW LONDON, Mo. — Ralls County voters will decide whether to approve Proposition P, a ballot measure that would create a dedicated half-cent sales tax to support the Ralls County Sheriff's Office. Ralls County Sheriff Brian Allen said revenue generated by the tax would be placed in a separate...

Ralls County, MO · 5d

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Former high school purchased by Macomb District 185 “not salvageable”

Macomb School District 185 says the former Macomb High School building it purchased this week cannot be salvaged. But it’s still deciding how to use the site. The district bought the building on South Johnson Street during an online auction this week for $60,000. In a release issued midday...

Macomb, IL · 2d

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Illinois voters to weigh in on state separation referendum

ILLINOIS— Voters in parts of western Illinois will see a referendum on their ballots Tuesday asking whether counties outside of Cook County should pursue forming a new state. The referendum will appear on ballots throughout McDonough County and in certain townships in Adams County. The question asks voters whether...

Illinois · 5d

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Illinois voters reject sales tax hikes

(The Center Square) – Illinois voters have rejected sales tax referendums in four Illinois counties. The margins were similar in Adams, Crawford, Lake and Tazewell counties, with between 54% and 57% of voters saying no to a 1% sales tax for school facilities. Americans for Prosperity Illinois Deputy State...

Illinois · 2d

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See local midterm election results for Cass County

Cass County election results are being updated as data becomes available from election authorities.

Cass County, IL · 4d

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Pike fundraising campaign seeks $30K by year's end

A matching-funds fundraising campaign that could raise $60,000 by year’s end to benefit community projects is under way in Pike County.

Pike County, IL · 3d

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Democrat Brenda DeSpain wins Pike County clerk

Democrat Brenda DeSpain beat Republican Ashley Greger for Pike County clerk, according to unofficial results.

Pike County, IL · 4d

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Weller wins Greene County sheriff race; DeSpain elected Pike clerk

Among races in west-central Illinois, Greene County voters elected Chris Weller as sheriff, while Pike County voters chose Brenda DeSpain as county clerk.

Greene County, IL · 3d

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Divorces filed in Adams County from Oct. 1-31, 2026

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Oct. 1-31, 2026. James Roy Anders from Kannon L. Anders on Oct. 1, 2026. Stephenie Renee Hickman from Chad Allen Hickman on Oct. 1, 2026. Gregory J. Pepper from Rodessa M. Sombero Pepper on Oct. 1,...

Adams County, IL · 5d