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On The Rail Bar & Grill announces final week in business
QUINCY — On The Rail Bar & Grill has announced it will close Saturday, bringing an end to nearly a decade of serving food, drinks and live entertainment. Owner Scott Edlin announced the decision following what he described as “many heartfelt conversations and careful consideration.” On the Rail opened in October 2017.
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QCT presents Famous Aug. 28 and 29
QUINCY — A struggling young actress unexpectedly enters the orbit of a Hollywood legend and discovers that working with an icon can be every bit as unpredictable, complicated and gloriously unhinged as one might imagine. Quincy Community Theatre will present FAMOUS, a funny and poignant true story written and...
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Alliance Art Gallery welcomes two new artists in August
HANNIBAL — Alliance Art Gallery, located at 121 N. Main St. welcomes guest artist Amanda Brown-DeClue for the month of August. Also featured for the month is gallery ceramic artist Steve Ryan. Originally from Kansas, Amanda’s family moved to Camdenton in the Lake of the Ozarks when she was...
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Full service restaurant is unlikely at Quincy Regional Airport
Airport director still hopes for a smaller-scale operation, such as a coffee shop. QUINCY–Ever since the Bluehaven Cafe closed in December of 2025, Quincy’s Regional Airport has been looking for a replacement in the restaurant space. In early 2026, the Aeronautics Committee authorized more than $13,000 to deep...
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Hannibal Concert Association Announces First Concert of Season
Alliance Brass will kick off the 2026-2027 concert season at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3 at the HLGU Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Rd. The Chicago-based brass quintet will cover a wide variety of styles, as is very fitting of this beautifully diverse country celebrating 250 years. Selections will include a variety of American music from Aaron Copland and American folk songs to orchestral music and much-loved marches.
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Reset in the park-take a walk outside Aug. 12 with nature interpreter Gale Rublee
HANNIBAL — Hannibal Parks & Recreation is starting a series of walks at different parks on the second Wednesday of the month. The first one walk will be 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Central Park. “Wednesday Wonder Walk and Tree Scavenger Hunt” will be led by HPR nature interpreter Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists.
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MUDDY RIVER GEMS: Best of Muddy River Gems
On this special retrospective edition of Muddy River Gems, brought to you by Dot Foods, Randy Phillips and Mark McDonald revisit some of their favorite episodes from the award-winning series celebrating the unique people, places, and stories that make our region special. This look back features memorable stops at the Perry, Missouri Carousel, Boyer’s BootnShoe, the Springfield Sports Complex, the Quincy Society of Model Engineers, and ILASCO, Missouri. Join Randy and Mark as they share what made these stories stand out and why they continue to be among their favorites. Muddy River Gems is the award-winning continuation of the Emmy-nominated PBS series Illinois Stories.
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This Illinois Restaurant in Quincy Serves a Loose-Meat Sandwich That Is Neither a Hamburger nor a Sloppy Joe
There is a sandwich in the Midwest that has been confusing first-timers and delighting locals for decades. It is not a hamburger, and it is definitely not a sloppy joe, even though it looks a little like both. The meat is loose, the bun is soft, and the whole thing...
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2026 Blues in the District concert series continues with Brandon Santini Aug. 14
QUINCY — Blues In The District, a beloved tradition in Quincy, draws music lovers together to celebrate the soulful, emotional and electrifying sounds of the Blues. Brandon Santini will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, in Washington Park. Brandon Santini has spent more than 25...
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The District to host summer sidewalk sales Aug. 8
QUINCY —The District encourages everyone to mark their calendars for their next Shop Local Saturday event–Summer Sidewalk Sales presented by First Bankers Trust Company–on Saturday, Aug. 8. Sales and sale hours will vary by shop and are determined by each participating District business. While every Saturday is...
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Pet of the Week: Ying has a way of melting hearts the moment you meet her!
QUINCY, Ill. - Say Hi to Ying!!. Sweet Miss Ying is here to let everyone know that she's still searching for the forever family she's been dreaming of. At just 1 and a half years old, this adorable medium-sized mixed breed with her gorgeous dark gray and white coat, she has so much love to give, and we just can't understand how she's still waiting. With her sweet puppy-dog eyes, expressive ears, adorable little head tilt, and gentle demeanor, Ying has a way of melting hearts the moment you meet her.
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Puppy mill operator was consulted on the timing of inspections at her kennel
FARMINGTON, Iowa (Iowa Capital Dispatch) - The owner of a southern Iowa puppy mill where 32 dogs were found to have been neglected is currently facing no criminal charges in the case. Newly released court records also show that in the months leading up to the recent seizure of the...
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The Sprawling Missouri Flea Market Where You Can Eat, Shop, And Wander For Hours
Eighty acres of vendors, gravel aisles, and the kind of treasure hunt that turns a quick stop into an all-day affair. That is the pull of this sprawling Missouri flea market, where you can eat, shop, and wander for hours without ever feeling like you have seen it all. The...
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‘That’s a bucket list item for sure’: Local competitors, fans engage with Joey Chestnut during Quincy Food Relay
QUINCY — When Jeremy Platt, the owner of Platt Daddy BBQ, asked Damon Gibson to represent his restaurant in an eating competition against the legendary Joey Chestnut, there was zero chance he was going to say no. “I laughed and was like, ‘No way, that’s one your bucket list...
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‘That’s a bucket list item for sure’: Local competitors, fans engage with Joey Chestnut during Quincy Food Relay
QUINCY — When Jeremy Platt, the owner of Platt Daddy BBQ, asked Damon Gibson to represent his restaurant in an eating competition against the legendary Joey Chestnut, there was zero chance he was going to say no. “I laughed and was like, ‘No way, that’s one your bucket list...
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Hot Dogs Beware: Joey Chestnut gets a "taste" of Quincy
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Teacher lives out his own 'Huckleberry Finn' adventure
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Carthage woman honored as a 30 under 30 interior designer, designed The Legacy Theater expansion
CARTHAGE, Ill. - A Carthage woman has been named one of the top emerging designers in her field. “This is the first year that they've come to St. Louis specifically, so, that is truly, truly special to be one of the first kind of groups to get to experience that and go down in the history books,” said Morgan Groth.