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Adams County Board Executive Committee will meet October 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Adams County Board Executive Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, October 6

City of Quincy Human Rights Commission met Oct. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

City of Quincy Human Rights Commission met Thursday, Oct. 2.

Adams County collects $245,255 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By G. V. Arellano | Oct 3, 2025

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

Sonethongkham family's multi-generational service highlights IT legacy at Blessing Hospital

By M. L. Casey | Oct 3, 2025

Blessing Hospital is marking its 150th anniversary in 2025, and as part of the celebration, the organization is highlighting stories from families who have contributed to its long history.

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Which Quincy Metro area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Oct. 6?

By P. R. Miller | Oct 3, 2025

The week starting Monday, Oct. 6 will feature action from this former Quincy Metro area high school star.

$205,324 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Adams County

By G. V. Arellano | Oct 2, 2025

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

City of Quincy Tree Commission met Oct. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 2, 2025

City of Quincy Tree Commission met Thursday, Oct. 2.

Adams County residents pay $303,440 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By G. V. Arellano | Oct 1, 2025

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

Blessing Cancer Center patient completes treatment after aggressive breast cancer diagnosis

By M. L. Casey | Oct 1, 2025

Pam Richard, a 60-year-old woman from the Quincy area, has completed her chemotherapy treatments after being diagnosed with Triple Negative Stage 2 breast cancer.

Blessing Hospital patient credits early detection of breast cancer to regular mammograms

By G. C. Betz | Oct 1, 2025

Mammograms played a key role in the early detection of breast cancer for Dixie Kelly, a 69-year-old resident of Camden, Illinois.

Who are the Quincy Metro area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By M. M. Tatum | Oct 1, 2025

This former Quincy Metro area high school athlete are set to compete on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 9.6% of Adams County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By W. C. Cole | Sep 30, 2025

In Adams County school districts, 831 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.