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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.

By Quincy Reporter | May 24, 2025

Memorial Day wall honors fallen military members at Illinois State Capitol

Senator Jil Tracy, along with her legislative colleagues, inaugurated the Senate’s annual Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance on May 22.

By Quincy Reporter | May 23, 2025

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Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Village of Machesney Park President and Board of Trustees met Monday, May 19.

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Liberty Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met May 21

By Philip Gonzales | May 22, 2025

Liberty Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Wednesday, May 21

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Rushville and Pittsfield secure state funds for road improvement projects

By Quincy Reporter | May 22, 2025

State Senator Jil Tracy of Quincy extended congratulations to the city leaders of Rushville and Pittsfield for securing state funding aimed at enhancing local road infrastructure.

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Adams County collects just under $3 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Quincy Reporter | May 21, 2025

In 2024, Adams County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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City of Quincy Public Library Board met May 20

By Philip Gonzales | May 21, 2025

City of Quincy Public Library Board met Tuesday, May 20

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City of Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals met May 20

By Philip Gonzales | May 21, 2025

City of Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, May 20

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Village of Machesney Park Improvements & Safety Committee met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | May 20, 2025

Village of Machesney Park Improvements & Safety Committee met Monday, May 19

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City of Quincy City Council met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | May 20, 2025

City of Quincy City Council met Monday, May 19

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Illinois faces debates over budget proposals, corrections leadership changes, and expanded SNAP benefits

By Quincy Reporter | May 20, 2025

At a time when Illinois families are facing economic challenges, state Democrats are proposing a $6 billion tax increase to support Governor JB Pritzker's budget.

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Payson Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met April 16

By Philip Gonzales | May 20, 2025

Payson Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 16.

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City of Quincy Central Services Committee met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | May 20, 2025

City of Quincy Central Services Committee met Monday, May 19

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John Wood Community College Executive Committee met May 8

By Philip Gonzales | May 20, 2025

John Wood Community College Executive Committee met Thursday, May 8

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U.S. Rep. Miller on Chicago homicide rate: 'Pritzker is tying the hands of law enforcement in Illinois'

By Quincy Reporter | May 19, 2025

Mary Miller, the representative for Illinois' 15th Congressional District, attributed the state's high crime rates to Governor J.B. Pritzker's policies.