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Prairie State sales taxes: Quincy residents paid 31st-largest sum per municipality in 2024

By Quincy Reporter | May 28, 2025

Quincy residents paid just under $25.6 million in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

Senator Tracy advocates for local control over renewable energy project siting

By Quincy Reporter | May 28, 2025

State Senator Jil Tracy of Quincy has highlighted the importance of restoring local control over solar and wind energy projects.

Central Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met April 24

By Philip Gonzales | May 28, 2025

Central Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Saturday, April 24.

City of Quincy City Council met April 28

By Philip Gonzales | May 28, 2025

City of Quincy City Council met Monday, April 28.

City of Quincy City Council met May 27

By Philip Gonzales | May 28, 2025

City of Quincy City Council met Tuesday, May 27.

Quincy Public School District 172 Board of Education met April 23

By Philip Gonzales | May 28, 2025

Quincy Public School District 172 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 23.

Adams County Board Transportation, Building & Technology Committee met April 15

By Philip Gonzales | May 28, 2025

Adams County Board Transportation, Building & Technology Committee met Tuesday, April 15.

Adams County Board Public Health & Safety Committee met April 15

By Philip Gonzales | May 28, 2025

Adams County Board Public Health & Safety Committee met Tuesday, April 15.

Adams County Board Legislative & Judicial Committee met April 15

By Philip Gonzales | May 28, 2025

Adams County Board Legislative & Judicial Committee met Tuesday, April 15.

Adams County Board met April 15

By Philip Gonzales | May 28, 2025

Adams County Board met Tuesday, April 15.

Adams County: Social Security made up 7.7% of total income in 2022

By Quincy Reporter | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.7% of income in Adams County, providing an average of $4,308 per capita to residents.

U.S. Rep. Miller on shootings of Israeli embassy employees: 'Antisemitism has absolutely no place in America'

By Quincy Reporter | May 26, 2025

Mary Miller, the representative for Illinois' 15th Congressional District, has called for the prosecution of the suspect involved in the fatal shooting of Israeli embassy employees Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.

U.S. Rep. Miller: 'If you violate Title IX, you must be held accountable'

By Quincy Reporter | May 26, 2025

Mary Miller, the Illinois representative for the 15th Congressional District, has voiced her opposition to what she describes as Governor J.B. Pritzker's "radical trans agenda," which she claims negatively impacts women's sports and young female...

Illinois senator introduces bills addressing future energy price hikes

By Quincy Reporter | May 26, 2025

State Senator Jil Tracy is sponsoring legislation aimed at addressing anticipated energy rate hikes in Illinois.

Senate Republicans urge Gov. Pritzker to restore disability care funding

By Quincy Reporter | May 26, 2025

The Senate Republican Caucus in Illinois is urging Governor JB Pritzker to reconsider a proposed budget cut affecting services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Adams County in week ending May 17

By Quincy Reporter | May 25, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Adams County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.