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Beardstown Fall Fun Festival celebrating 50-plus years

The annual Beardstown Fall Fun Festival, which has been taking place for more than 50 years, will celebrate America's 250th anniversary and honor the military from Friday to Sunday.

Beardstown, IL · 09-24

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Blessing Health System invites community to Ladies’ Night event Oct. 1

QUINCY — Blessing Health System is inviting women from across the region to enjoy an evening of beauty, self-care and exclusive savings during its annual Ladies’ Night event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Blessing Health Center at 4800 Maine St. Hosted by the...

Quincy, IL · 09-23

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Quincy Christmas parade returns for second year with “Journey to the North Pole” theme

QUINCY — Following a successful inaugural event, the Quincy Christmas Parade will return in 2026 for its second annual celebration. Organizers are inviting the entire community to participate in what they hope will become a lasting Quincy holiday tradition. This year’s theme, “Journey to the North Pole,” invites participants...

Quincy, IL · 09-25

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Quincy native pens book on parents’ World War II letters, program Sept. 27 at Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County

QUINCY — Quincy native Thomas “Toby” Peters, son of R. J. and Kathleen Peters, has written a book about the love affair between his parents during the turbulent years surrounding World War II. The program is scheduled to being at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, in the...

Quincy, IL · 09-25

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Palmyra breaks ground on new trail at Flower City Park

PALMYRA, Missouri— Construction is now underway on phase one of the Hutcherson Trail at Flower City Park in Palmyra. The project is expected to be completed in multiple phases. The idea of the trail began in January 2021 through conversations with Dr. John Hutcherson, who was a graduate of...

Palmyra, MO · 09-23

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Inspired by mom, Hancock County documentarian blazing a trail with ‘Remarks with Republicans’

MOUNT STERLING, Ill. – It’s a Saturday night at American Legion Hall 374. All the top Republican candidates on the ballot are attending a Brown County Republican Dinner to churn up votes and meet donors. Their stop also has to include a visit with Carthage-based journalist Colin Weber,...

Hancock County, IL · 09-24

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12 Restaurants In Quincy, Illinois That Prove This Mississippi River Town Has Way More Flavor Than You’d Guess

Some places in Illinois surprise you before you even sit down. You roll into a small river town expecting a diner and a gas station, and instead you find a block lined with kitchens that could hold their own in any big city. Quincy sits right on the Mississippi, and...

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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...

Quincy, IL · 09-25

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Taxpayers pay extra for early voting

(The Center Square) – Early voting begins in Illinois on Thursday morning, but the state’s 40-day early voting period is accompanied by additional taxpayer costs. The Center Square asked Rock Island County Clerk Karen Kinney if early voting resulted in additional staffing costs and taxpayer impact. “Oh yes, it does, because we have to bring in election judges. There are additional employees throughout the election season,” Kinney said. Kinney said a setup crew loads trucks with election equipment for early voting centers. “One is in Silvis City Council chambers, and one is in the Milan Municipal Building, and also the Moline Public Library,” Kinney said. Brown County Clerk & Recorder Jenny Welty said starting Thursday presents a challenge for her office. “It just makes a crunch, but we've not had any issues so far, knock on wood, of getting everything available for the voters to start early voting,” Welty told The Center Square. Welty said elections are part of the county clerk’s budget. “I budget every year for just an elections line item all by itself. so, yes, it is a taxpayer-funded election, basically,” Welty said. Welty said “express votes,” or blank ballots with a bar code help by pulling

Rock Island County, IL · 09-23

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Brown County High School wins grant to help install aquaponics system

Brown County High School received a Compeer Financial grant to build an aquaponics system for hands-on agriculture education.

Brown County, IL · 09-25

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The 10 Most Affordable Small Towns In Illinois Are Hidden Gems Worth Moving To Right Now

Looking for affordable small towns in Illinois that are hidden gems with real value?. These 10 charming spots offer dream home prices and small-town living that’s truly hard to pass up!. 1. Galesburg. Let’s kick things off with a town that has been quietly impressing people for a very...

Illinois · 09-19

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Alopecia awareness effort puts Brown County schools' hat policy in focus

Brown County schools may revisit a hat ban after a fifth grader with alopecia said the rule fuels isolation and bullying.

Brown County, IL · 09-24

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Pike Provider Connect to host event for childcare workers

Pike Provider Connect will host a free childcare provider event on Tuesday at JWCC Southeast Education Center in Pittsfield.

Pike County, IL · 09-24

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Illinois Quick Hits: Projected Choate closures pushed back three months

(The Center Square) – Union County State’s Attorney Tyler Tripp says the Illinois Department of Human Services has extended the projected date for removal of services at Choate Mental Health and Development Center in Anna to June 2027. A statement from Tripp’s office said, in addition to the three-month extension, IDHS indicated intent to proceed with the required notice and application process for closure proceedings by applying to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board for a closure permit. WIU OPENS EMERGENCY OPERATIONS, STUDENT ENGAGEMENT CENTERS Western Illinois University officials held ribbon-cutting events for the school’s new emergency operations center and revamped student engagement center this week. Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and WIU President Kristi Mindrup cut the ribbon at the emergency center on Monday. The project was funded by a $2.3 million Illinois Emergency Management Agency grant. Mindrup and WIU Assistant Vice President of Student Success Joe Roselieb cut the ribbon at the renovated student engagement center on Wednesday. The facility features lounge space, a suite for the Office of Student Engagement and dedicated student spaces. CHICAGO BIKESHARE EXTENSION PROPOSED Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Transportation and Lyft introduced an ordinance on Wednesday that would

Illinois · 09-24

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‘If we don't…who will?’: Quincy mayor calls for professionalism among elected officials

Quincy Mayor Linda Moore is addressing certain “distractions” in the city council, and is calling on her fellow elected officials to act more professionally and to focus on the work that needs to get done. “It was time to just put the focus back on what really matters,...

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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...

Quincy, IL · 09-23

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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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Quincy Mayor issues admonishment on conduct, Aldermen Uzelac and Fletcher appear cordial after last week’s dustup

Mayor says it serves as a distraction to the real work of the council. QUINCY–What a difference a week makes. After a tension-filled, sometimes profanity-infused conversation between Alderman Greg Fletcher (R-Ward 1) and Ben Uzelac (D-Ward 7) in the hallway outside council chambers last Monday, the two were seen shaking hands before the September 21 meeting and speaking what appeared to be cordially for several minutes.

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Community invited to 13th annual Rotary Oktoberfest Street Festival Sept. 26

QUINCY — A fun, family tradition continues as Rotary’s Oktoberfest returns to The District and Dick Brothers Brewery with more to do, more to see and three high-energy bands that will keep your toes tapping. Admission is free on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 3 until 10 p.m. in...

Quincy, IL · 09-21

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Quincy City Council approves Clay sports complex bonds, new mural, awaits decision about solar proposal

The 36th and Payson solar farm proposal that was originally rejected is back on the plan commission agenda. QUINCY–After hosting a public hearing Monday night, the Quincy City Council voted to approve the plan to finance the Quincy Clay Sport Complex through the issuance by the City of $10 million in general obligation bonds.