Quincy Reporter

Gov. JB Pritzker's recent budget proposal has stirred varied reactions across Illinois, drawing criticism particularly from Senate Republicans who describe the $55.4 billion spending plan as unrealistic and burdensome for taxpayers.

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Payson-Seymour High School standout Tyler Barker’s college team won in NCAA Division III baseball game on Sunday, Feb. 23

The Illinois Blue Boys won 15-5 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Wartburg Knights on Sunday, Feb. 23.

Sunday, Feb. 23: Quincy Senior High School standout Kyle Taylor’s college team loses to Dominican Stars

The game took place at Warrior Baseball Field.

Tyler Barker, former Payson-Seymour High School standout, played on Sunday, Feb. 23 in NCAA Division III baseball game

The game took place at Joe Brooks Baseball Field.

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Which former Quincy Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 27?

These former Quincy Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 27.

Liberty Community Unit School District 2 welcomes 621 students in 2023-24 school year

By Quincy Reporter | Feb 23, 2025

Enrollment at Liberty Community Unit School District 2 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 2 petitions in Quincy Reporter publication area throughout 2024

By Quincy Reporter | Feb 23, 2025

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in the Quincy Reporter publication area submitted two H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Adams County in week ending Feb. 15?

By Quincy Reporter | Feb 23, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Adams County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Quincy Reporter area weekly mass times

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

Community Unit School District 4 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Community Unit School District 4 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Jan. 22

Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Wednesday, Jan. 22

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Jan. 21

Village of Machesney Park Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 21

Community Consolidated School District 181 Board of Education Finance and Facilities Committee met Jan. 21

Community Consolidated School District 181 Board of Education Finance and Facilities Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 21

City of Quincy Public Library Board met Jan. 21

City of Quincy Public Library Board met Tuesday, Jan. 21

City of Quincy Public Library Board met Feb. 18

City of Quincy Public Library Board met Tuesday, Feb. 18

Kyle Taylor, former Quincy Senior High School standout, played on Friday, Feb. 21 in NCAA Division III baseball game

The Hendrix Warriors lost 8-6 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the New York Violets on Friday, Feb. 21.

Kyle Taylor, former Quincy Senior High School standout, played on Friday, Feb. 21 in NCAA Division III baseball game