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Illinois Head Start Association opposes proposed rollback of federal standards

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Head Start Association is speaking out against a proposed federal rule that would revise…

Business

Last week of service for On the Rail after nearly a decade in business

QUINCY — For one last time, On the Rail Sports Bar and Grill posted its limited menu items…

Community

Bailey pledges to lead Illinois with integrity

QUINCY — Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey (R), visiting the offices of The Quincy Herald-Whig, pledged to lead…

Crime & Justice

Suspect in Tuesday arson case ordered to be held

QUINCY — The Quincy man facing arson charges from a Tuesday fire was ordered to remain in custody…

Education

Back to school: “We’re ready to go”

QUINCY — Some Quincy Public Schools (QPS) students head back to class on Friday for the 2026-27 school…

Community

Empowered Aging Series to host talk on assisted living, memory care

QUINCY — The Empowered Aging Series will continue Aug. 11 at 5:30 p.m. with a presentation on senior…

Community

Tracy-sponsored law strengthens assisted living admission, oversight standards

SPRINGFIELD — Legislation sponsored by state Sens. Jil Tracy and Erica Harriss aimed at strengthening standards for Illinois…

Community

Great River Honor Flight to fly second direct mission from Quincy to DC

QUINCY — Great River Honor Flight will send 17 veterans directly from Quincy to Washington, D.C., on Aug.…

Community

Petitions for JWCC trustee election available starting Aug. 18

QUINCY — Nominating petitions for seats on the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees will become available…

Crime & Justice

California man facing multiple charges for production of child pornography

QUINCY — A California man was arrested and charged with child pornography offenses following a months-long investigation headed…