Quincy Reporter

Quincy University is pleased to announce that it is an approved Gateways to Opportunity Entitled Institution.

CITY OF QUINCY: Essential Air Service Town Halls Set for July 24th and 25th at 5:30 P.M.

Four airlines submitted bids to the US Department of Transportation for the Essential Air Service (EAS) program in Quincy.

QUINCY MEDICAL GROUP: Bridge the Gap to Health Race presents check to Quincy Catholic Charities MedAssist Program

Hundreds of walkers and runners came out for the annual Bridge the Gap to Health Race this past May. This year, the Quincy Medical Group (QMG) Healthcare Foundation’s event raised $54,250 in support of the Quincy Catholic Charities MedAssist program.

BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Blessing 2 North Unit Secretary Earns Honey Bee Award

Tammie Davis, Unit Secretary, 2 North, became the 14th Blessing Hospital support staff member to receive the Honey Bee Award during a surprise presentation on Tuesday, July 16.

BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM: Blessing leader named to 2019 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board of Examiners

The Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has named Margaret (Maggie) Ozan Rafferty RN, DHA, Chief Experience Officer at Blessing Health System, to the Board of Examiners for the 2019 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The Baldrige Award is the nation’s highest honor for organizational innovation and performance excellence.

Illinois General Assembly: HB271 actions on July 12

The following actions were taken on July 12 in the House on House bill HB271 ("fire protection dist-publish"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Quincy convicted of crimes against the government

There was an offender convicted of a crime against the government released on parole in Quincy during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Quincy Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62301 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

There were four offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62301 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Quincy Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Quincy convicted of drug crimes

There were 45 offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Quincy during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Quincy Reporter.

From West Central Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 47: It is important to be prepared!

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Recent strong earthquakes in California are prompting calls for earthquake awareness from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), which is also focusing this month on young people learning how to prepare for all emergency situations.

From Prairie State Wire

'Dirty tricks' alleged in 2016 primary were not illegal, Team Madigan claims in Speaker's defense

By Karen Kidd | 5 years ago

Even if Illinois state House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) used "dirty tricks" to fend off 2016 primary challenger Jason Gonzales, the strategy allegedly employed was not illegal, according to a recent court filing.

From Prairie State Wire

Former Democratic senators demand higher salaries for Illinois legislators in lawsuit

By Colin Froment | 5 years ago

Former Illinois Sens. Michael Noland (D-Elgin) and James Clayborne (D-East St. Louis) filed a lawsuit against the state which, if successful, will increase state lawmakers’ salaries to more than $81,000 by 2020 to rank Illinois' legislative salaries as the nation’s fourth-highest.

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

There were 37 offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62301 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Quincy Reporter.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Quincy convicted of crimes against persons

There were 18 offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Quincy during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Quincy Reporter.

How well are you represented? Sen. Tracy's voting record for the week of May 27

Sen. Jil Tracy (R-47) was present at or voted on 254 bills during the week of May 27, according to a Quincy Reporter analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Payson convicted of property crimes