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Peoria coroner releases information on unidentified woman found dead in Illinois River
(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) The Peoria County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an unidentified woman found in the Illinois River on Monday behind Mosaic Fertilizer. Sheriff Chris Watkins said that at 2:30 p.m., they responded to the fertilizer factory in the 8700 block of Cargill Road after they received word that an employee had found a body in the river. Upon arrival, deputies found the woman lying in the river, with fire departments from Pekin and Timber Hollis arriving to assist. The Pekin Fire Department removed the body from the...
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Protesters gather on Broadway Street urging for townhall
QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — A crowd gathered on Broadway Street in Quincy for a protest on Tuesday, March 18th. Protesters lined the road over what they say are issues regarding Congresswoman Mary Miller. Protesters say she hasn't been answering their questions despite numerous attempts. Those involved want a public...
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National Guard members killed in cartel ambush
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Five soldiers are dead and two injured by gunfire following a series of attacks by armed civilians late Sunday along the Jalisco-Michoacan border in western Mexico. Hijacking of vehicles that were set on fire along highways preceded the attacks. Local news reports attribute the violence to members of the […]
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Fugitive of the Week wanted on methamphetamine charges
QUINCY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff's Department and Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers are looking for information from the public on the whereabouts of Douglas W. Fields. Fields, 60, is the "Fugitive of the Week," and his last known address was the 1500 block of Park Ave. in Quincy.
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Untold Story of Vaile Mansion in Independence, MO: Wealth, Loss, and Mystery
Harvey Merrick Vaile had money, and he wanted everyone to know it. In the 1870s, Independence, Missouri, wasn’t short on grand homes, but Vaile had something bigger in mind—something that would stand out. He chose a style straight from France, a towering red-brick mansion with a mansard roof...
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Stoplight at 25th and Broadway to remain
QUINCY — The lore of the 25th and Broadway stoplight lives on. The Quincy City Council voted unanimously at its meeting Monday night to keep the light after completion of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) traffic study, which only occurred because the city had requested it after receiving so many comments and questions about the light’s necessity.
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Park Board for voting to replace safety surfacing at playground in Lincoln Park
The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of projects on Wednesday, March 12, that will enhance some of the city’s recreational facilities and sites. Among those projects is replacing 6,100 square feet of safety surfacing with new surfacing at Lincoln Park’s Kiwanis all-inclusive playground. “It...
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Arrests made after weekend Quincy armed robbery incident
QUINCY, Ill. — Three arrests have been made following a report of an armed robbery in Quincy over the weekend. On Sunday, Adams County deputies received the report of a robbery at the Timber Ridge Mobile Home Park on State Street. During the investigation, numerous suspects were identified. On...
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Hannibal public defender's office to relocate, enhancing proximity to courthouse
HANNIBAL, Mo. (KHQA) — The public defender's office in Hannibal will soon be switching locations thanks to the purchase of a longstanding building. The Marion County Commission authorized the purchase of 800 Broadway, which has stood in Hannibal for over 100 years. Once the plans for the building are...