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City of Quincy Board of Fire & Police Commission met April 8

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 10, 2025

City of Quincy Board of Fire & Police Commission met Tuesday, April 8

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City of Quincy City Council met April 7

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 10, 2025

City of Quincy City Council met Monday, April 7

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Adams County Board met April 9

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 10, 2025

Adams County Board met Wednesday, April 9

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Village of Machesney Park Administration and Finance Committee met April 7

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 10, 2025

Village of Machesney Park Administration and Finance Committee met Monday, April 7

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Q4 2024 Recap: 4 parolees from Adams County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

There were four offenders convicted of crimes against persons 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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Illinois House passes bill to help small counties form veterans commissions

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Small communities in Illinois now have the opportunity to collaborate in forming Veterans Assistance Commissions thanks to a recent legislative development.

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17 H-1B petitions filed by employers in Quincy Reporter publication area during 2024

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 17 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Quincy Reporter publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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3 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Adams County in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Adams County in the first quarter of 2025 decreased in comparison to the previous quarter.

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U.S. Rep. Miller: 'It’s time to hold public schools accountable'

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Mary Miller, the representative for Illinois Congressional District 15, said that if public schools are not protecting children, they should not receive taxpayer funding.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 4 parolees from Adams County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

There were four offenders convicted of property crimes 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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Senator Tracy introduces student to Senate in Capitol presentation

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Senator Tracy introduced Aaliyah Nash of Mt.

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Illinois senators push for nuclear energy development and anti-trafficking laws

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 7, 2025

Concerns regarding the stability of Illinois' power supply have led Senate Republican lawmakers to advocate for bolstering the state's energy generation, especially through nuclear developments.

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Adams County called home by 1 new registered sex offender in week ending March 23

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 6, 2025

Adams County has one new sex offender registered as living there in the week ending March 23, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Quincy Reporter area weekly mass times

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 5, 2025

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

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Quincy residents paid 31st-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

Quincy residents paid $2.5 million in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per municipality in January.

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City of Quincy Sister City Commission met April 3

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 4, 2025

City of Quincy Sister City Commission met Thursday, April 3

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City of Quincy Tree Commission met April 3

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 4, 2025

City of Quincy Tree Commission met Thursday, April 3

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Illinois Senate prioritizes veterans and charities through new legislation

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

State Senator Jil Tracy has succeeded in advancing two legislative measures aimed at improving access to services for veterans and charitable organizations in smaller Illinois communities.

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Adams County saw 12.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.4% of income in Adams County, a 12.8% surge from 9.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Adams County residents paid 30th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By Quincy Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

Adams County residents paid $663,549 in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per county in January.