Quincy Reporter

QUINCY POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Quincy Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the two individuals in these photographs

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2018

The Quincy Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the two individuals in these photographs.

70.7 percent of Berrian teachers stay put; average earns $41,946 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

More than 70.7 percent of teachers stay at Berrian School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62301 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

There were three offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62301 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Quincy Reporter.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62351 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 62351 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Quincy Reporter.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62301 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

There were seven offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62301 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Quincy Reporter.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62305 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 62305 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Quincy Reporter.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62301 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

There were 14 offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62301 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Quincy Reporter.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62301 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62301 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Quincy Reporter.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most suspensions due to dangerous weapons?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

Quincy Public School D​istrict 172 and Liberty Community Unit School District 2 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to a dangerous weapon during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 29.8 points lower at Seymour Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

At Seymour Elementary School, a 29.8-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

75 percent of Central Elementary teachers stay put; average earns $45,975 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

More than 75 percent of teachers stay at Central Elementary Grade School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

From Prairie State Wire

KOLBER: Illinois’ 120% income tax increase

By Vince Kolber | 6 years ago

I know what you're thinking: "What 120% tax increase could you be talking about?" Well let's take a look at what happened in 2017.

School discipline: Which Quincy Reporter districts reported the most suspensions due to dangerous weapons?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

Quincy Public School District 172 and Liberty Community Unit School District 2 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to a dangerous weapon during the 2016-17 school year in Quincy Reporter, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

QUINCY PARK DISTRICT: Friday Night Play Night on Oct. 19

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2018

Friday Night Play Night

QUINCY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 172: Coats for Kids

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2018

If you are someone you know are in need of coats for their children please see the information above.

BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Thank you to Peoples Prosperity Bank for your donation to the Blessing Foundation!

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2018

Thank you to Peoples Prosperity Bank for your donation to the Blessing Foundation!

BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Taking safety to heart in the Blessing EP Lab

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2018

The staff is not missing a beat when it comes to safety in the Electrophysiology Lab (EP) of the Blessing Heart & Vascular Center.

BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Blessing Hospital surgical nurse retires

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2018

Donna Schutte, RN, BSN, charge nurse, One Day Surgery, Blessing Hospital, retired on October 1 after 37 years of service.

QUINCY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Workforce $1.00 Night at QU Hawks Game on Oct. 13

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2018

$1.00 night for Quincy University Football!

Ursa home prices fall in the third quarter of 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Ursa fell by $18,400 while total sales increased by 200%.