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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 · 4d
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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 · 3d
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My Journal Courier

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 Director Brian Costin said the election on Tuesday was about affordability, and there is tax fatigue in Illinois. “This was an election about Trump, and it shouldn't be an invitation for Democrats to go back down to Springfield or locally to just decide that they're going to try to grab more money, pass more referendums, because in all likelihood, the voters will reject that,” Costin told The Center Square. Costin noted that Gov. J.B. Pritzker defeated Republican Darren Bailey by 36 points in Lake County, but the sales tax referendum lost 57% to 43%. “I think it's a warning for Lake County and some of these other counties as well that these referendums are not something that's palatable or shouldn't be taken for granted, that the people are just going to automatically side with tax hikes,” Costin said. With the average sales tax hovering around 9% in Illinois, Costin said both

Illinois · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

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WGEM News Election 2026 - Illinois & Iowa

Adams County, IL · 2d

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See local midterm election results for Scott County

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

Scott County, IL · 2d

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Quincy sign honors IL’s 1st & only black Union soldiers

ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams County Bicentennial Commission dedicated a new sign to Illinois's first regiment of African American Union soldiers during the Civil War. Charles Scholz, chairman of the Adams County Bicentennial Commission, said this regiment consisted of 500 black men who showed up at Quincy's Bethel AME church back in 1863 to enlist, train, and fight in the war.

Adams County, IL · 3d

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Quincy council talks decorum, pensions, e-bikes ordinance

QUINCY, Illinois — Quincy City Council had a busy meeting Monday night. The meeting started with a resolution by Mayor Linda Moore, reminding council and the public to have respect for one another and have decorum in the chambers — such as refraining from cheering or booing but not limiting free speech.

Quincy, IL · 3d

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Voters turn down Adams Co 1 cent sales tax for public schools

ADAMS COUNTY, Illinois— Unofficial election results in Adams County show 55% of voters shot down a county-wide 1 cent sales tax. The measure was meant to help boost funding for public education across the county. However, election tallies Tuesday night show 13,220 voters said ‘no’ to the sales tax,...

Adams County, IL · 2d

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Marion County Voters To Decide County Races, Five Statewide Measures Nov. 3

Marion County voters will choose federal, state and county officeholders and decide five statewide ballot measures when they go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The general election ballot also includes four judicial retention questions. The county’s contested race for...

Marion County, MO · 5d

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2 Walgreens stores fined for negligence related to temporary closures

Two Walgreens pharmacies in Iowa have been sanctioned by the state for negligence with regard to temporary closures and customer service. The Iowa Board of Pharmacy recently charged a Walgreens store in Burlington and a Walgreens store in Fort Madison with negligence in the practice of the profession and failure to engage in the business […]

Fort Madison, IA · 7d

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Hancock County Ambulance Service plans to end its ambulance coverage for La Harpe, Illinois, after the city and county failed to reach an agreement on costs

Hancock County Ambulance Service plans to end its ambulance coverage for La Harpe, Illinois, after the city and county failed to reach an agreement on costs. The county has provided service to La Harpe for the past three years but says rising expenses and demand have made the arrangement difficult to maintain.

La Harpe, IL · 7d

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Camp Point Central, Brown County, and Macomb win first-round playoff matchups

Camp Point Central beats West Central 37-12 in the first round of the IHSA Playoffs. Brown County takes down Athens 48-14 in the first round of the IHSA Playoffs. Macomb wins over Paris 27-6 in the first round of the IHSA Playoffs. Full Story:. Get more information at KHQA.com!. Follow...

Brown County, IL · 5d

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Why two nights of trick-or-treating? No one really sure, but tradition remains popular

Jacksonville and other towns continue two nights of trick-or-treating, a tradition built around family choice and safety.

Jacksonville, IL · 6d

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Area School Districts Share Funding Concerns, Warn Of $4.6 Million Gap

Several northeast Missouri school districts shared a statement on Facebook the afternoon of Oct. 23 urging full state funding for public education and warning of a projected $4.57 million funding gap across 11 area districts. The regional statement, dated Oct. 21, asks families, staff, businesses and community organizations to contact...

Missouri · 6d

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Quincy residents invited to learn about new trash program

QUINCY, Illinois— Quincy residents will have an opportunity to learn more about upcoming changes to the city’s trash collection program during a public informational meeting in November. The League of Women Voters of Adams County will host the meeting on Thursday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the...

Quincy, IL · 7d