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Bicentennial time capsule offers “a snapshot of Adams County”
QUINCY — Adams County Bicentennial Commission Chairman Chuck Scholz added a personal touch to a time capsule set…
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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…
Business
Challenges and opportunities on the table for Quincy’s airport
QUINCY — The Quincy Regional Airport has had an interesting month already, and Director Bill Lantz said his…
Business
Grant boosts Baring senior housing rebuilding plans
PALMYRA — When an August 2023 tornado damaged its housing units, Baring Community Senior Housing Inc. set a…
Community
United Way kicks off annual campaign with $1 million goal
QUINCY — It might be the friendly grocery store worker greeting customers with a smile, the grandparents cheering…
Crime & Justice
Quincy man arrested, charged with arson, briefly escapes custody at hospital
QUINCY — A suspect was arrested Tuesday afternoon in connection with a fire early that morning that was…
Arts & Entertainment
Lincoln statue “a huge addition to the courthouse”
CARTHAGE — Abraham Lincoln is back in Hancock County — this time to stay. Prior to his election…
Local
Council tables ‘public camping’ proposed to battle growing homelessness
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council had limited action on Monday’s agenda but heard from passionate members of…