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Quincy man faces multiple years in prison following Monday conviction
A jury in Adams County convicted Quincy resident Michael L. Swanson, 55, on Monday of possessing methamphetamine and possessing it with intent to deliver. Prosecutors said he sold more than 111 grams of meth at a Quincy…
IDOT to hold public hearing on Illinois 57 road realignment plan
The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing in Quincy on November 17 to gather input on a proposed realignment of Illinois 57 around Marblehead. The plan would move the road west of the…
From Warm to Chilly: A Midweek Cold Front Is Headed Our Way
Residents in the Tri-States area should prepare for a significant temperature shift this week. According to WGEM, unseasonably warm weather will persist through Wednesday before a cold front arrives. The system will…
Quincy acts on housing task force & clay sports park
Quincy is taking its first major step toward addressing housing affordability, with action expected at Monday’s City Council meeting. The city is also considering plans involving a clay sports park. The measures form…
Quincy City Council approves clearing animal waste from two lagoons at the Clay Sports Complex site
The Quincy City Council approved spending up to $400,000 to remove animal waste from two lagoons at the Clay Sports Complex site. City officials say the work is needed to meet Illinois Environmental Protection Agency…
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Illinois Veterans’ Home to host career fair on Thursday
The Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy is hosting a career fair this Thursday, November 12, to recruit for several open positions at the facility. The event serves as an opportunity for job seekers to learn about…
Quincy Salvation Army to kick off 2026 Christmas campaign
The Quincy Salvation Army will launch its 2026 Christmas campaign on Thursday, Nov. 12, with a kickoff at the Kroc Center. Organizers will introduce the campaign chairs and announce the fundraising goal for the holiday…
Quincy residents invited to meet QPD police chief finalists Friday
Residents of Quincy, Illinois, can meet the three finalists for the next police chief at a public event on Friday, Nov. 13. The Quincy Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will host the gathering at City Hall Chambers…
The Roller Coaster Ride Continues!
QUINCY (WGEM) -The start of this week will be lovely, with daytime highs in the upper 60s and overnight lows in the upper 40s. We will see this pattern continue until Wednesday, due to winds from the south pulling in…
Kentucky man sentenced to six years for child sex crime in Adams County
A Lexington, Kentucky, man has been sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to indecent solicitation of a child in Adams County. The sentence was handed down in the case…
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Public meet-and-greet event planned with Quincy Police Chief finalists
The Quincy Board of Fire and Police Commission will host a public meet-and-greet with the three finalists for the position of Police Chief on Friday, November 13. The event, held at City Hall, allows community members…
Your Week Ahead in Quincy: Warm Start, Wet Wednesday, Then Cold Finish
The Quincy area is set for a week of fluctuating weather, beginning with mild, sunny conditions on Monday and Tuesday with highs in the mid-60s. A shift occurs on Wednesday, Veterans Day, as an Alberta Clipper brings a…
Saturday Recap: Quincy 24, United Township 21
In high school football action, Quincy defeated United Township with a final score of 24-21 during their Saturday matchup. The game concluded with a narrow three-point margin, marking a significant result for the local…
Former Jacksonville Monsignor Michael Kuse
Monsignor Michael Kuse, a long-serving priest in the Diocese of Springfield, has died in Quincy at the age of 85. Known affectionately as “Father Mike,” he served at numerous parishes across Illinois, including…
St. Peter STEM students design 34-hole mini golf course in school gym
Students at St. Peter School in Quincy transformed their gymnasium into a 34-hole miniature golf course as part of a STEM project. Fifth, sixth, and eighth-grade students collaborated to design, build, and test the…
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Quincy High stuns United Township with last second touchdown in second round playoff battle
Quincy High secured a dramatic 24-21 victory over United Township in the second round of the high school football playoffs. The game was decided by a touchdown in the final seconds, marking a significant win for the…
United Township historic season ends in Quincy
The United Township football team saw their historic season come to an end following a loss in Quincy. Despite a strong run throughout the year, the team was unable to overcome their opponents in this final matchup. The…
Tri-State woman continues tradition of collecting toys at Quincy Veterans Day Parade
Gloria Snyder, a 78-year-old resident, was honored for her long-standing tradition of collecting toys for Toys for Tots at the Quincy Veterans Day Parade. Although Snyder could not attend this year, her family and…
Warming Back Up To Start The Work Week!
Residents in Quincy can expect a warming trend as the work week begins. After a weekend freeze, temperatures are forecast to climb into the upper 60s by Sunday afternoon, with mild conditions persisting through the…
Quincy Public Schools Foundation “Night to Dream Big” draws hundreds of guests
The 14th annual “Night to Dream Big” fundraiser for the Quincy Public Schools Foundation attracted nearly 700 attendees, raising several hundred thousand dollars. The event, reported by WGEM, supports local classrooms…
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Tri-State Trusted Sports Primetime Highlights for November 6th
The Tri-State region saw significant high school sports action with district semifinal football games and the Missouri State Cross Country Championships. Key results included Hannibal, North Shelby, and Palmyra…
Celebration and remembrance at ribbon cutting for new addition at Quincy's History Museum on the Square
The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County celebrated the completion of a new addition to the History Museum on the Square with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. The event included a tribute to the late Jack…
Quincy University students to complete in business pitch contest
Quincy University students are preparing for the annual business pitch competition scheduled for November 16. Participants will present for-profit and nonprofit business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win a…
Volunteers from Huber and QU help plant 31 trees in two hours in Quincy
Volunteers from the Huber Corporation and the Quincy University baseball team planted 31 trees along Eighth Street in Quincy. Supported by an Arbor Day Foundation grant, the project was led by City Forester Skip Bowles…
History Museum on the Square welcomes new additions with ribbon cutting
The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County celebrated the grand opening of the expanded History Museum on the Square on Friday. The multi-million-dollar project features a new ground-floor entrance, an elevator…
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Payson man pleads guilty to indecent solicitation after incident with his biological child
A Payson man, Michael D. Kamphaus, has been sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to indecent solicitation of a child. The conviction stems from a 2021 incident involving…
Recreating the canopy; More than 30 trees planted along North 8th Street as part of beautification project
Volunteers from Quincy University and J.M. Huber planted over 30 shade trees along North 8th Street on Friday as part of a city-led beautification project. The initiative aims to reestablish the local tree canopy, which…
‘We went, we served, we all came home’; American Legion Post 37 presented with plaque from Vietnam veterans
The 126th Supply and Service Company, the only Illinois National Guard unit deployed to Vietnam, presented a commemorative plaque to American Legion Post 37 in Quincy on Friday. The ceremony honored the unit's service…
Recreating the canopy: More than 30 trees planted along North 8th Street as part of beautification project
Volunteers from Quincy University and J.M. Huber employees planted over 30 shade trees along North 8th Street in Quincy on Friday. The project, a collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation and the City of Quincy, aims…