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Sunday, December 15, 2019

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QUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Extended Hours

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2019

Quincy Public Library is pleased to offer extended hours for patrons in an effort to make the library more accessible for users.

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City Council to vote on allowing marijuana dispensaries to operate in Quincy

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 15, 2019

The City of Quincy could soon join the growing list of Illinois municipalities allowing adult-use cannabis dispensaries in their communities.

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Public safety pension fund in Quincy under 50 percent funded, study shows

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2019

The combined police and fire retirement fund in Quincy is only 45 percent funded, according to a new analysis of Illinois pension debts by Wirepoints.org.

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Quincy Council considers marijuana sales

By Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Sep 6, 2019

Quincy’s City Council is debating joining the state of Illinois cannabis program, allowing dispensaries to set up in city limits.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGING: A wonderful profile of our inspiring Director and of the great work done at the Illinois Department of Aging!

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2019

A wonderful profile of our inspiring Director and of the great work done at the Illinois Department of Aging!

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QUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Quincy Writer’s Workshop

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2019

Quincy Public Library will offer writers new ways to connect and gain support with the Quincy Writer’s Workshop, beginning Saturday, September 14 at 10 am.

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CITY OF QUINCY: Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2019 in observance of Labor Day

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2019

Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2019 in observance of Labor Day.

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FALL CREEK TOWNSHIP: Local DAR Chapter to sponsor essay contests

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2019

The Horseshoe Prairie Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring the annual American History Essay Contest for grades 5 through 8, and the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest for grades 9 through 12.

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QUINCY FIRE DEPARTMENT: Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2019

Coming this Monday August 26th from 12-4 PM is the annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.

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CITY OF QUINCY: Quincy Regional Transportation Plan Survey

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2019

Quincy Regional Transportation Plan Survey

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CITY OF QUINCY: Bond Parameters Ordinance

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2019

Bond Parameters Ordinance

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New Republican-sponsored law requires anti-harassment training, adds protection for union members and hotel & casino workers

By Robert Hadley | Aug 9, 2019

Republican state Sen. Jill Tracy's (R-Quincy) anti-sexual harassment bill that mandates training for state officials (and other measures) was signed into law Friday, Aug. 9.

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CITY OF QUINCY: Meet June Provow

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2019

June is the Accounting Clerk in the City Comptroller’s Office.

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CITY OF QUINCY: City of Quincy Regional Transportation Plan Open House

By Press release submission | Aug 3, 2019

City of Quincy Regional Transportation Plan Open House

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Sen. Tracy calls on citizens to report flood damages for federal aid

By Colin Froment | Aug 3, 2019

Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) asked residents on her official Facebook page on July 18 to report any damage caused by spring and summer flooding to local authorities in order to assist Illinois in qualifying for federal aid.

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Du Quoin State Fair's cancellation of country performers Confederate Railroad irks residents

By Colin Froment | Jul 26, 2019

Country band Confederate Railroad has been pulled from the list of performers at the Du Quoin State Fair on Aug. 27 for its name and use of the Confederate flag.

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CITY OF QUINCY: The Adams County Joint Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) is seeking a 9-1-1 Director

By Press release submission | Jul 26, 2019

The Adams County Joint Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) is seeking a 9-1-1 Director.

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CITY OF QUINCY: Sale of Real Property

By Press release submission | Jul 26, 2019

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Ives to run in 6th District Republican primary

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

For former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), her recent decision to run in 2020 against U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th Congressional District comes down to her love for America.

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Sen. Tracy on redistricting: 'Let the people decide!'

By Karen Kidd | Jul 19, 2019

With the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision ruling out federal oversight in gerrymandering cases, Illinois Senate Republicans are again pursing a state constitutional amendment to allow voters to decide the issue, a 47th District Senator said in statement issued earlier today.