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09/21/2024

Finding a mechanic can be intimidating, especially for those who aren’t familiar with the inner workings of their car — but it’s a necessary part of keeping your car running smoothly for years to come. Auto service is often costly, so it’s important to work with a business you can trust.

Finding a mechanic can be intimidating, especially for those who aren’t familiar with the inner workings of their car — but it’s a necessary part of keeping your car running

09/21/2024

Local elevators across the state are working hard to free up as much bin space as possible before combines start rolling. With a large amount of last year’s grain still in the bin and high yield expectations for the 2024 corn and soybean crops, industry representatives are questioning the availability of grain storage capacity heading into fall harvest.

MACOMB, Ill. — Local elevators across the state are working hard to free up as much bin space as possible before combines start rolling.

09/21/2024

A slate of nationally-known speakers along with local historians will be featured at the Quincy Civil War Symposium V. The fifth symposium, sponsored by the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and Tri-States Civil War Round Table will take place Oct. 4 and 5 at the Kroc Center.

QUINCY — A slate of nationally-known speakers along with local historians will be featured at the Quincy Civil War Symposium V.

09/21/2024

The Capt. Elijah Smith Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, in conjunction with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and the Civil War Symposium V, will dedicate a bronze marker honoring Dr. Daniel Wood in a public ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Wood served with George Washington.

QUINCY — A Revolutionary War veteran buried in Woodland Cemetery will be honored for his service.

09/21/2024

Kunes is expanding with a new vehicle service center on North 36th Street in Quincy.

QUINCY — The Kunes Honda dealership at 211 N. 36th St. has embarked on an over $3 million addition to the existing complex adding a new vehicle service center and

09/21/2024

There was plenty of competition, and opinions, on Friday at John Wood Community College’s Agricultural Education Center. More than 500 students from some 30 different schools competed in the JWCC Ag Alumni Association’s 21st annual livestock judging contest.

PERRY, Ill. — Brown County High School freshman Madison Guthrie stood just outside the fence, carefully studying the four animals and scribbling a few notes to herself.

09/20/2024

Tyler J. White was charged with one count of second-degree kidnapping, one count of tampering with a witness in a felony prosecution, one count of leaving the scene of an accident-physical injury and two counts of tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution in connection with the crash.

HANNIBAL — A Hannibal attorney faces multiple charges in connection with a crash in Shelby County last week.

09/20/2024

A federal judge on Thursday declared a mistrial after a jury deadlocked in their deliberations over whether former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza bribed longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan via a no-work contract for the speaker’s political ally.

09/20/2024

The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed Tyler White was arrested on a 24-hour hold in connection with a leaving the scene of a crash investigation on Sept. 13 in Shelby County.

HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal attorney was arrested Friday morning at the Marion County Courthouse in Hannibal.

09/20/2024

Teacher retention rates increased at three Quincy Public Schools sites, decreased at four and stayed the same at the rest from the 2022-23 year to 2023-24.

QUINCY — Teacher retention rates increased at three Quincy Public Schools sites, decreased at four and stayed the same at the rest from the 2022-23 year to 2023-24.

09/20/2024

Andrew Krivak joined in the Quincy Public Library’s Big Read Kickoff, speaking to the crowd gathered Thursday night in Washington Park and signing copies of his book for eager readers

QUINCY — The author of Quincy’s latest Big Read book says he wasn’t thinking about the extinction of the human race when he set out to write “The Bear.”

09/19/2024

The trial in the Southern District of Illinois involved four cases, each with multiple plaintiffs who argued the law violates the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.

A federal judge invoked images from the 1917 race riots in East St. Louis, Illinois, on Thursday at the end of a trial in a case challenging the constitutionality of

09/19/2024

Quincy Community Theatre's 2025 season includes productions of "Waitress," "Jersey Boys," "Into the Woods" and "Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express."

QUINCY — The 2025 season line up for the Quincy Community Theatre includes something for all audiences, with Broadway hits and student productions catering to all levels of performers.

09/19/2024

An at-large circuit judge in the Eighth Judicial Circuit since 2016, Lannerd was assigned to the appellate court in 2022. She filed to run for the vacancy and is running unopposed in the Nov. 5 election.

QUINCY —Justice Amy Lannerd has been appointed to Fourth District Fourth District.

09/19/2024

Disruptive junior high students last year typically met with student support family liaisons outside the classroom to discuss the discipline issues, sometimes without addressing the issue with the teacher. New “response levels” this year have teachers first talking with students to offer a chance to correct the behavior and come back to class before involving a SSFL or administrator. The changes illustrate a greater emphasis on progressive discipline in Quincy Public Schools designed to help boost on track student behavior and reduce critical and at-risk behaviors.

QUINCY — Disruptive junior high students last year typically met with student support family liaisons outside the classroom to discuss the discipline issues, sometimes without addressing the issue with the

09/19/2024

Bruening Heating and Air Conditioning on Wednesday installed a brand-new smart thermostat in Gerhard Jung’s cottage as the retiree looked on impressed. “It’s pretty cool,” said the former superintendent of the Southeastern School District from his armchair. “What I saw looked fairly simple. Once I get into it, I’ll probably have a different opinion,” he chuckled.

QUINCY — Bruening Heating and Air Conditioning on Wednesday installed a brand-new smart thermostat in Gerhard Jung’s cottage as the retiree looked on impressed.

09/19/2024

On Wednesday, JWCC President Bryan Renfro and SIUC Chancellor Austin Lane held a virtual signing ceremony for the Saluki Step Ahead program. The new effort will allow JWCC students to continue their path to a bachelor's degree in 12 academic programs remotely through SIUC while remaining in Quincy.

QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees returned to the board room Wednesday after August's scheduled meeting was cancelled, approving new grant applications and celebrating the new

09/19/2024

Carl E. Douglas II, 48, pleaded not guilty to an attempted murder charge stemming from a July 14 incident where Douglas allegedly rammed his vehicle into another being driven by his wife.

QUINCY — A Quincy man charged with trying to kill his estranged wife by ramming his vehicle into hers was arraigned in Adams County on Wednesday.

09/18/2024

The fall Makers Market will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Sixth Street Promenade in Quincy, between Maine and Hampshire streets.

QUINCY — The fall Makers Market will be held from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Sixth Street Promenade in Quincy, between Maine and Hampshire streets.

09/18/2024

The Quincy Public Library will kick off the Big Read at 6 p.m. Thursday in Washington Park.

QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library will kick off the Big Read at 6 p.m. Thursday in Washington Park.

09/18/2024

Garrett Morris and his guitar are heading to Indianapolis next month for the National FFA Convention and Expo. The 18-year-old Quincyan will compete in the National FFA Talent Competition, starting Oct. 22, and perform at various venues for the thousands expected to attend the annual convention.

QUINCY — Garrett Morris and his guitar are heading to Indianapolis next month for the National FFA Convention and Expo.

09/18/2024

Around 4.6 million records associated with Illinoisans in over a dozen counties — including Pike County — were temporarily available on the open internet, according to a security researcher who identified the vulnerability in July.

Around 4.6 million records associated with Illinoisans in over a dozen counties — including voting records, registrations and death certificates — were temporarily available on the open internet, according to

09/18/2024

Why does life seem to get more complicated as we grow older? You would think God would have arranged things so the business of living became easier as we aged. Our "Sunset Years" should be spent enjoying each moment; not a care in the world. That’s not the way it works

Why does life seem to get more complicated as we grow older? You would think God would have arranged things so the business of living became easier as we aged.

09/18/2024

Water fountains are now available to students and staff at Rooney and Denman Elementary Schools on the city's east side after being temporarily closed off early this week.

QUINCY — Water fountains are now available to students and staff at Rooney and Denman Elementary Schools on the city's east side after being temporarily closed off early this week.

09/18/2024

You have one week to get ready for the citywide cleanup. The cleanup will run from Wednesday, Sept. 25 through Friday, Sept. 27.

QUINCY — The city of Quincy, in partnership with Republic Services, will host its annual citywide cleanup Wednesday, Sept. 25 through Friday, Sept. 27 at the northeast corner of the

09/18/2024

Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates said one of the biggest issues facing the city of Quincy from a crime perspective right now is from seemingly "unparented kids." He said the current rash of crimes is coming mostly from juveniles and young adults committing crimes of opportunities, such as burglarizing unlocked cars and stealing cars with keys left in them.

QUINCY — Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates said one of the biggest issues facing the city of Quincy from a crime perspective right now is from seemingly "unparented kids."

09/18/2024

A former weapons engineer testified Tuesday during the trial challenging Illinois' assault-style weapons ban.

An engineer who spent decades designing weapons for one of the world’s leading gun manufacturers testified Tuesday that the assault-style weapons now banned in Illinois are intended only for civilian

09/17/2024

The owner of a gun store testified Monday that Illinois’ ban on the sale of assault-style weapons and large capacity magazines has had a significant impact on his business and prevented his customers from buying items they would normally use for self-defense, hunting, target shooting or other legal activities.

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — The owner of a gun store testified Monday that Illinois’ ban on the sale of assault-style weapons and large capacity magazines has had a significant

09/17/2024

The Adams County Bicentennial Commission wants to get the public involved in documenting 200 years of history.

QUINCY — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission wants to get the public involved in documenting 200 years of history.

09/17/2024

The Quincy Police Department is hosting a town hall meeting tonight.

QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department will host a town hall meeting for residents in Beats 4 and 5.

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The Herald-Whig's Thanksgiving Edition will be available starting Wednesday morning at 8am! Don't miss all these Black Friday savings.

A Durham, Mo., man has been taken to Blessing Hospital after he was shot multiple times after pulling a gun on Canton Police Chief Ryan Crandall at Canton City Hall. We're still gathering information. Here's part of a press conference with Lewis County Sheriff David Parrish. More to come. Story and full video: http://www.whig.com/story/29889032/2015/08/26/durham-man-seriously-injured-in-shooting-involving-canton-police-chief

Are you looking for camps, classes, volunteer opportunities and other activities for you and your family this summer? Come to the Children and Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 9 at the Oakley-Lindsay Center to learn more about what up to 60 local organizations have to offer!

Firefighters are battling a house fire at 4130 N. 24th in Quincy. Herald-Whig photographer Phil Carlson is on the scene. We'll update when more information is available. Note: The address published earlier was incorrect.

NEW VIDEO: A large group of onlookers gathered in Washington Park Friday night to view the Newcomb Hotel fire. We have many more video clips from the scene at whig.com.

Staff Photographer Phil Carlson shot this video from the scene of a fire that damaged homes at 1104, 1106 and 1108 S. Fulton in Hannibal, Mo.

VIDEO: Here's a short video from the scene of a fire in Payson this afternoon. We'll provide an update as we receive information.

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