Did Adams County students fail or pass their 2021-22 school year English tests?
Out of the 3,663 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 24.8% passed the English portion of the test.
Prairie State sales taxes: Quincy residents paid 29th-largest sum in December 2023
Quincy residents paid $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 29th highest total paid per municipality in December 2023.
- Prairie State sales taxes: Adams County residents paid 30th-largest sum in December 2023
- Adams County residents pay $109,542 in County Sales Tax in December 2023
- The 2023-2024 schedule has been released for the Quincy Hawks team
- Which former Quincy Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?
- 2021-22 School Year Attendance: Adams County districts suffered a truancy rate of 15.2%
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Quincy Reporter area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Quincy Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Nurse Anesthetist Students Engage with Lawmakers at the Capitol
Rep. Frese this week was pleased to meet and visit with a group of Nurse Anesthetist students at the Capitol. "It was great to speak with them about healthcare and some of the challenges we’re facing, and also to see the enthusiasm and optimism they will bring to our healthcare systems," Rep. Frese said.A group of Nurse Anesthetist students recently had the opportunity to engage with lawmakers at the Capitol. Representative Frese expressed his delight in meeting with the students and discussing important healthcare matters with them. The students' enthusiasm and optimism...
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Quincy Reporter area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Quincy Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Celebrate Women’s Day!
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Step 1: - Analysts - House Republicans - Chicago Democrat Edgar Gonzalez Emissions, Human Trafficking, Women’s Day, and More
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California Emissions Standards Bill is Back
The House Energy and Environment Committee is set to reconvene today at 4:00 pm to address the Democrats’ effort to align Illinois with California's stringent emission standards. According to an unknown source, "More than 3,700 witness slips were filed in opposition to this bad bill ahead of the last scheduled hearing in February."The contentious bill, identified as HB 1634, has sparked strong reactions, prompting thousands to voice their concerns through witness slips. Those interested in participating in the process can file a witness slip against the bill by visiting...
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SCOTUS Votes Down Trump Ballot Challenge
In a recent development, the U.S. Supreme Court has made a significant ruling regarding the eligibility of Presidential Candidate Donald Trump on primary ballots. The Court's decision, as reported by Politico, states that "states cannot remove Presidential Candidate Donald Trump from primary ballots." This ruling, made unanimously, carries substantial implications for the ongoing political landscape.The Court's decision has direct consequences, particularly in states like Colorado and Illinois. The ruling overturns a previous Colorado decision that aimed to remove Trump...
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Quincy Reporter area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Quincy Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.