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Adams County residents pay $239,521 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2023

By Quincy Reporter | Feb 1, 2024

In November 2023, Adams County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Quincy Washington Theater Redevelopment Commission met Jan. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 1, 2024

City of Quincy Washington Theater Redevelopment Commission met Tuesday, Jan. 23

Adams County Board of Health met Jan. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 1, 2024

Adams County Board of Health met Thursday, Jan. 25

West Central Community Unit School District 235 Board of Education met Jan. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 1, 2024

West Central Community Unit School District 235 Board of Education met Wednesday, Jan. 24

Southeastern Community Unit School District # 337 Board of Education met Jan. 31

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 1, 2024

Southeastern Community Unit School District # 337 Board of Education met Wednesday, Jan. 31

Quincy Public School District 172 Board of Education met Dec. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 1, 2024

Quincy Public School District 172 Board of Education met Wednesday, Dec. 20

City of Quincy Human Rights Commission met Feb. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 1, 2024

City of Quincy Human Rights Commission met Thursday, Feb. 1

City of Quincy Animal Control Commission met Jan. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 1, 2024

City of Quincy Animal Control Commission met Tuesday, Jan. 30

City of Quincy City Council met Jan. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 1, 2024

City of Quincy City Council met Monday, Jan. 29

City of Quincy Personnel Committee met Jan. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 1, 2024

City of Quincy Personnel Committee met Monday, Jan. 29

Illinois Celebrates Freedom Day as it Ratified the 13th Amendment

By Quincy Reporter | Feb 1, 2024

Illinois is celebrating Freedom Day today, commemorating the state's historic role in the abolition of slavery in the United States. On February 1st, 1865, Illinois became the first state in the union to ratify the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery.The significance of this day cannot be overstated. Illinois played a pivotal role in the fight against slavery, and the ratification of the 13th Amendment was a major milestone in the country's history. It marked the beginning of the end of an institution that had plagued the nation for far too long.To honor this...