Herald-Whig

01/24/2025

The third Faith in our Future Annual Campaign raised more than $55,000 to support the foundation’s mission to enhance Catholic education.

QUINCY — Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation Executive Director Sara Reuschel credits the community’s dedication to Catholic education for a successful annual campaign.

01/24/2025

The man suspected in the death of a missing Quincy woman wanted to kill as many law enforcement officers as possible, according to police.

MARION COUNTY, Mo. — The man suspected in the death of a missing Quincy woman wanted to kill as many law enforcement officers as possible.

01/24/2025

The two finalists for the position are current QFD Deputy Chief of Operations Steve Salrin and Assistant Chief Shawn Smith of the Hannibal Fire Department.

QUINCY — The Fire and Police Commission board members have narrowed down the choices to succeed Bernie Vahlkamp as Quincy Fire Chief to two candidates.

01/24/2025

The three candidates running for mayor offered their vision for Quincy's economic future during a forum hosted by WGEM.

QUINCY — The three candidates vying to be Quincy's next mayor faced off in a forum hosted by WGEM, with a focus on economic development.

01/23/2025

As prosecutors began their closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, they accused the longtime Democratic powerbroker of lying to the jury when he testified in his own defense earlier this month.

CHICAGO — As prosecutors began their closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, they accused the longtime Democratic powerbroker of lying to the jury

01/23/2025

The Salvation Army of Quincy's 2024 Christmas Campaign raised $460,756, exceeding its goal by more than $20,000.

QUINCY — Ava and Kate Terwelp learned early on the value of giving back.

01/23/2025

Nominees are being sought for recognition as the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Month awards.

QUINCY — Nominees are being sought for recognition as the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Month awards.

01/23/2025

A Quincy mother claims her handicapped daughter has been denied access to the Quincy Junior High School band program.

QUINCY — A Quincy mother claims her handicapped daughter has been denied access to the Quincy Junior High School band program.

01/23/2025

A new grant for Quincy High School and Quincy Junior High School will promote community partnerships and broaden student experiences.

QUINCY — A new grant for Quincy High School and Quincy Junior High School will promote community partnerships and broaden student experiences.

01/23/2025

Austin Rodhouse received four life sentences, as well as 187 years, at his sentencing Wednesday in Pike County.

PITTSFIELD, Ill — Austin Rodhouse will spend the rest of his life in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

01/22/2025

As of Wednesday, QU has brought in $13.7 million, surpassing the previous record of $10.4 million raised in the 2021-22 academic year.

QUINCY — Quincy University is on track to smash previous fundraising records, the school announced Wednesday, already surpassing the previous high-water mark only seven months into the fiscal year.

01/22/2025

The governor signed House Bill 793, which, beginning in 2030, will prohibit businesses and other residential facilities in Illinois from claiming an exemption allowing them to pay workers with disabilities less than minimum wage. Illinois is the 19th state to eliminate the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities. Organizations must phase in the full minimum wage by the end of 2029.

CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a long-awaited bill to stop Illinois organizations from paying less than the minimum wage to workers with disabilities.

01/22/2025

The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce will host a mayoral forum Thursday night that will be broadcast online across WGEM platforms.

QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce will host a mayoral forum Thursday night that will be broadcast online across WGEM platforms.

01/22/2025

Bastert Farm Equipment has been named the 2025 Agribusiness of the Year, and Mike Tenhouse will be recognized as the Larry Fischer Ag Educator of the Year.

QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce will honor a Camp Point business and a long-time John Wood Community College educator with the top awards at the 2025 Ag

01/22/2025

The Quincy City Council approved sending the recommendation of Contour Airlines as the community's next Essential Air Service carrier to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved sending the recommendation of Contour Airlines as the community's next Essential Air Service carrier to the U.S. Department of Transportation at Tuesday's meeting.

01/20/2025

To reclaim the Mississippi River during the Civil War, the Lincoln Administration contacted St. Louis businessman James B. Eads and awarded him a contract to build and equip for the navy seven gunboats in 63 days. Known as the city-class ironclads, they were the St. Louis, Cairo, Carondelet, Cincinnati, Louisville, Mound City and Pittsburgh.

To reclaim the Mississippi River during the Civil War, the Lincoln Administration contacted St. Louis businessman James B. Eads and awarded him a contract to build and equip for the

01/19/2025

Doug Roberts is a production manager at Knapheide Equipment Company. Learn more about him in this week's Your Turn.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be … I never gave it a thought. I just knew I had lots of friends and my parents’ support.

01/19/2025

The United States’ victory in its dispute over Mexico’s decree to ban genetically modified corn imports is good news for Illinois corn growers.