October, 2023 Stories |

City of Quincy City Council met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2023

City of Quincy City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

Adams County Board Bicentennial Commission met Sept. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2023

Adams County Board Bicentennial Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 20

Safe-T Act Impact: Disparate Resource Challenges Across Illinois Counties

By Quincy Reporter | Oct 25, 2023

The implementation of the Safe-T Act in Illinois, which abolished cash bail, has sparked a wave of consequences across the state. With the majority of Illinois' 102 counties now grappling with disparate resource challenges, the impact of this controversial move is becoming increasingly apparent.According to a recent report from The Caucus Blog, the Safe-T Act has exacerbated the already existing strain on public defenders in Illinois. The law, which aimed to address issues of inequality in the criminal justice system, has inadvertently caused a ripple effect, leading to...

Adams County Board met Aug. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 25, 2023

Adams County Board met Tuesday, Aug. 15

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 25, 2023

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 18

Quincy Public School District 172 Board District Improvement Team met September 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 24, 2023

Quincy Public School District 172 Board District Improvement Team met 4:15 p.m. Thursday, September 21.

Governor Will Sign Invest in Kids Extension…If Democrat Majority Allows Legislation to Pass

By Quincy Reporter | Oct 24, 2023

Illinois Governor has expressed his willingness to sign an extension for the Invest in Kids scholarship program, provided that the Democrat majority allows the legislation to pass. The program aims to give children in Illinois the opportunity to attend schools that cater to their individual needs. With only two weeks left in the Veto Session, time is of the essence to ensure the continuation of this crucial program.According to the Governor, "We can give children across Illinois the opportunity to attend the schools that meet their needs by continuing this important...

Adams County Board Legislative & Judicial Committee met Aug. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 24, 2023

Adams County Board Legislative & Judicial Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 15

City of Quincy City Council met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 24, 2023

City of Quincy City Council met Monday, Sept. 18

Plans for Carbon Capture Pipeline Scrapped

By Quincy Reporter | Oct 23, 2023

Navigator CO2 Ventures, the company behind a proposed carbon capture pipeline project in the US Midwest, has announced the cancellation of the venture. The pipeline, which was intended to transport captured carbon dioxide emissions across several local counties, will no longer be pursued.The decision to scrap the carbon capture pipeline project comes as a surprise to many, considering the increasing global focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the impacts of climate change. The cancellation raises questions about the feasibility and profitability of...

Adams County Board Transportation, Building & Technology Committee met Aug. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 23, 2023

Adams County Board Transportation, Building & Technology Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 15

Community Consolidated School District 181 Board of Education met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 23, 2023

Community Consolidated School District 181 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 18

Adams County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By Quincy Reporter | Oct 22, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in Adams County student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Quincy Reporter area weekly mass times

By Quincy Reporter | Oct 21, 2023

The following parishes in the Quincy Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Adams County home sales in week ending Oct. 14

By Quincy Reporter | Oct 21, 2023

There were six reported residential sales in Adams County in the week ending Oct. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

Adams County Board Public Health & Safety Committee met Aug. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 21, 2023

Adams County Board Public Health & Safety Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 15

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Friday night football: where to see the Unity Mustangs and 3 other local football teams play today - Oct. 20

By Quincy Reporter | Oct 20, 2023

These teams from the Quincy Reporter coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 7 p.m.

Veto Session, Firearm Registration Hearing, Senior Health Fair and More

By Quincy Reporter | Oct 20, 2023

The first week of the two-week veto session in Illinois will begin on Tuesday, October 24. During this session, lawmakers will not only consider Governor Pritzker's vetoes of bills enacted in the spring session but also new legislative business. It is worth noting that completely new legislation must be approved by a supermajority vote during the veto session, providing minority Republicans with an opportunity to have a voice in any new legislation that moves forward.According to the Illinois House, the veto session calendar is available online. After a break for...

Adams County Board Finance Committee met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2023

Adams County Board Finance Committee met Monday, Aug. 14

Central Central Community Unit School District #3 Curriculum Committee met Sept. 14