April, 2024 Stories |

Springfield Begins Final Month of Legislative Session with Committee-Heavy Week

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 30, 2024

Springfield, Apr 30 2024 - The Illinois legislative session is entering its "home stretch" as lawmakers return to Springfield to kick off the final month of the spring session. The focus for this week is on committee activities and advancing Senate Bills before the Friday deadline.According to a statement, the House is set to convene at noon today, marking the beginning of what is expected to be a committee-heavy week. As mentioned, "This week is expected to be committee-heavy as we begin moving Senate Bills ahead of the Friday committee deadline."For those interested...

Illinois Legislative Update: Taxes, Stadium Funding, and Cicada Emergence

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 29, 2024

Illinois State Representative provides an update on the legislative agenda, with a focus on important bills and financial matters affecting the state. In a recent newsletter, the Representative mentioned the upcoming legislative session in Springfield, stating, "We’re back in Springfield tomorrow for the homestretch of our spring legislative session." The Representative highlighted Senate Bill 3207, which aims to allow day care centers to operate for extended hours to accommodate parents' work shifts.Moody's recent assessment of Illinois' credit rating was also discussed,...

Which former Quincy Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29?

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 28, 2024

These former Quincy Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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Quincy Reporter area weekly mass times

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 27, 2024

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

Week ending April 20: Adams County home sales

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 27, 2024

There were five reported residential sales in Adams County in the week ending April 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

Adams County County Education: 510 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 27, 2024

In Adams County County schools, 510 Black students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Adams County in week ending Apr. 20

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Adams County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Adams County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 20

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Adams County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Ending Corruption Requires Holding Elected Officials Accountable

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 23, 2024

In a recent call to action, an unnamed source emphasized the critical need to address public corruption in Illinois to regain the trust of residents. The statement highlighted the importance of upholding the highest ethical standards among elected officials to prevent misconduct before it escalates to federal crimes.The source's plea for accountability and transparency in governance comes as ethics investigations of speakers in Missouri and Illinois shed light on the pressing need for potential reforms. The source's assertion underscores the urgency of implementing...

City of Quincy / Adams County Joint Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) met April 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 23, 2024

City of Quincy / Adams County Joint Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) met 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Adams County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Adams County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

A Few Wins, Health Insurance Costs, Capitol Rallies, and More

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 22, 2024

In the latest legislative updates, bills sponsored by House Democrats significantly outnumbered Republican bills that progressed for consideration, as acknowledged by an undisclosed source. Despite this, significant victories were achieved for families, including initiatives against human trafficking, addressing teacher shortages, enhancing school safety, and imposing stricter penalties for blocking public highways, as highlighted by Rep. Keicher and Rep. LaHa.Regarding health insurance costs, the passage of House Bill 5395 has stirred concerns about potential increases....