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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 3, 2025

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Illinois faces tax hikes, criticism of Pritzker, and bills on deer hunts and drug control

SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois grapples with economic issues, a proposed $6 billion tax hike has met with criticism from State Sen.

By Quincy Reporter | May 2, 2025

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Just under $1.5 million in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Adams County

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

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Adams County residents pay approximately $2.5 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

In 2024, Adams County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Youth advisory council experiences state government at Illinois Capitol

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

Thirty-three students from eight high schools in west central Illinois visited Springfield on April 29 as part of State Senator Jil Tracy's Youth Advisory Council.

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Adams County taxpayers give $206,735 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 27, 2025

In February, Adams County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Quincy Reporter area weekly mass times

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 26, 2025

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

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Adams County residents pay $205,515 in County Sales Tax in February

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 26, 2025

In February, Adams County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Adams County collects $255,194 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 25, 2025

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

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House Bill 1237 banning Native American school mascots passes Illinois House

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 23, 2025

Schools across Illinois face significant changes under new legislation advancing through the state's General Assembly.

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Illinois Republicans seek federal clarity on women's athletics laws

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 22, 2025

Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus have reached out to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi seeking federal guidance on ensuring fairness in girls' and women’s athletics in Illinois high schools.

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Quincy Reporter area weekly mass times

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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

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2022: Adams County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Adams County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 8.1%.

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Cannabis bill moves forward amidst ongoing debate in Illinois Senate

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

SPRINGFIELD – Senate Democrats have moved forward with a piece of legislation that raises safety concerns.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Adams County?

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

There were 116 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Adams County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Quincy Reporter.

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Week ending March 30: No new registered sex offenders living in Adams County

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Adams County as of the week ending March 30.

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Adams County: Residents received $126.97 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.5% of income in Adams County, providing an average of $1,962 per capita to residents.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Adams County residents paid 27th-largest sum in February

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 12, 2025

Adams County residents paid $667,445 in sales taxes, the 27th highest total paid per county in February.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Adams County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 12, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Adams County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Quincy Reporter.

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Quincy Reporter area weekly mass times

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 12, 2025

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