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News from November 2023

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Office of the Executive Inspector General Reports Wrongdoing in State Agencies, New Legislation Protects Landowners, and Illinoisans Asked to Honor Veterans

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 17, 2023

The Office of the Executive Inspector General has uncovered more instances of fraudulent conduct and the misuse of state resources within state agencies, according to a scathing report for Fiscal Year 2023. The report revealed that there were 3,078 complaints filed, leading to 450 investigations being opened by the office. State Senator Jil Tracy expressed her concern over the report, stating that it is indicative of the ongoing issues within the Pritzker Administration. Tracy pointed out that this report follows several audits that highlighted problems within agencies...

Community Consolidated School District 181 Board of Education Finance and Facilities Committee met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 17, 2023

Community Consolidated School District 181 Board of Education Finance and Facilities Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 12

John Wood Community College Finance & Audit Committee met Sept. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 17, 2023

John Wood Community College Finance & Audit Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 13

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Families Brace for Loss of Invest in Kids Scholarships

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

Thousands of families in Illinois are facing the prospect of losing their access to the Invest in Kids scholarship program, which has helped them enroll their children in schools that cater to their learning needs. The program, which provides vouchers for private schools, has been a lifeline for many families who otherwise would not have had the means to afford a quality education for their children.However, the future of the program is hanging in the balance as Democrats have failed to extend its funding. This decision has sparked concern among parents and education...

Adams County Board Public Health & Safety Committee met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 16, 2023

Adams County Board Public Health & Safety Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 12

City of Quincy Public Library Board met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 16, 2023

City of Quincy Public Library Board met Tuesday, Sept. 12

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Glenwood High School standout Madisyn Doran’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, November 15

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

The game took place in Hillsboro, Missouri.

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On Wednesday, November 15, Highland High School standout Krista Rittenhouse competed in NJCAA game

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

The John Wood Blazers lost 64-74 in their NJCAA game against the Jefferson Vikings on Wednesday, November 15.

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On Wednesday, November 15, former Quincy Notre Dame High School standout Amber Durst’s college team lost in an NJCAA game

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

The game took place in Hillsboro, Missouri.

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Bowling Green High School standout Grace Deters’ college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, November 15

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

The John Wood Blazers lost 64-74 in their NJCAA game against the Jefferson Vikings on Wednesday, November 15.

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Pueblo South High School standout Jada Dupree’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, November 15

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

The game took place in Hillsboro, Missouri.

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Colonial High School standout Camila Zbynski’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, November 15

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

The game took place in Hillsboro, Missouri.

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On Wednesday, November 15, former Greenfield High School standout Alexis Pohlman’s college team lost in an NJCAA game

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

The game took place in Hillsboro, Missouri.

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Mykaela Elliott, former Wesley Chapel High School standout, played on Wednesday, November 15 in NJCAA game

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

The game took place in Hillsboro, Missouri.

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Illini West High School standout Rylee Reed’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, November 15

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

The John Wood Blazers lost 64-74 in their NJCAA game against the Jefferson Vikings on Wednesday, November 15.

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Brown County High School standout Katey Flynn’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, November 15

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

The game took place in Hillsboro, Missouri.

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On Wednesday, November 15, former Don Bosco Technical Institute standout Anthony McGhee’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

The Quincy Hawks won 92-39 in their NCAA D2 game against the Hannibal-LaGrange Trojans on Wednesday, November 15.

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Ty Minor, former Normal University High School standout, played on Wednesday, November 15 in NJCAA game

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

The John Wood Trail Blazers won 58-49 in their NJCAA game against the Jefferson Vikings on Wednesday, November 15.

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On Wednesday, November 15, former St. Louis College Prep High School standout Todd Bieg’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

The Quincy Hawks won 92-39 in their NCAA D2 game against the Hannibal-LaGrange Trojans on Wednesday, November 15.

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Rock Island High School standout Solomon Gustafson’s college team won in NCAA D2 game on Wednesday, November 15

By Quincy Reporter | Nov 16, 2023

The Quincy Hawks won 92-39 in their NCAA D2 game against the Hannibal-LaGrange Trojans on Wednesday, November 15.