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Alabama man accused of stealing over $10,000 from Quincy school

Alabama man accused of stealing over $10,000 from Quincy school

by Scott Hardy

Kim Sandegren arrested Tuesday, awaiting extradition to Adams County

Probable cause found in Canton murder case

Probable cause found in Canton murder case

by Scott Hardy

Adam Wolf could enter plea next month

Historical Society to raise $2 million for museum improvements

Historical Society to raise $2 million for museum improvements

by Mary Griffith

Goal is to have renovations done by end of 2025

Former QU tennis coach wins nearly $3 million judgement against former student

Former QU tennis coach wins nearly $3 million judgement against former student

by Scott Hardy

Brian Holzgrafe awarded $2.9 million by jury after Daniel Lozier was found liable for defamation

Trial dates set for two in 2022 Hannibal beating death

Trial dates set for two in 2022 Hannibal beating death

by Scott Hardy

Jason Anderson & Tiara Bonner will go on trial September 23

Charges dropped against Hannibal man in 2023 murder case

Charges dropped against Hannibal man in 2023 murder case

by Scott Hardy

Prosecutor says that charges against Braden Chestnutt have been re-filed in Marion County

City Council approves Cheyne re-appointment to Fire & Police Board

City Council approves Cheyne re-appointment to Fire & Police Board

by Scott Hardy

Approves promotion of Tairu Zhong to Interim Director of Quincy Regional Airport

Hannibal schools announce budget shortfall

Hannibal schools announce budget shortfall

by Scott Hardy

Board says they'll freeze hiring in wake of $3.3 million shortfall

Webb says no to Hannibal schools

Webb says no to Hannibal schools

by Scott Hardy

Hannibal Board says Dr. Susan Johnson will stay on for next year

Gambling charges against Brock dropped

Gambling charges against Brock dropped

by Scott Hardy

Former QHS standout charged in betting scandal

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Chicago Bears look for public financing in building a new stadium

(The Center Square) – The Chicago Bears on Wednesday unveiled details about a proposed new stadium complex on the lakefront in which the NFL team will seek taxpayer funding, something that is not sitting well with Illinois' governor and legislative…

State senator: Pritzker ‘gaslighting’ Illinoisans he says engage in migrant ‘hysteria'

(The Center Square) – While Gov. J.B. Pritzker contends southern states are creating chaos by sending non-citizen migrants to Illinois, a Republican state senator says Pritzker is “gaslighting” taxpayers.

Illinois quick hits: Students protest war; fatal industrial accident; trooper injured

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UT Austin protests descend into chaos, anti-Israel students yell at police: 'Pigs go home!'

Texas authorities made more than 20 arrests at a disruptive anti-Israel protest at the University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday, as the Israel-Hamas war continues.

Fifth arrest made in connection to murdered Kansas moms who disappeared without a trace

Paul Grice was arrested and booked into the Texas County Jail for his alleged involvement in the double-murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.

Cold case suspect makes deathbed confession in murders of child and her mother 24 years ago

Larry Webb, who was found to have murdered Susan and Natasha "Alex" Carter in 2000, died in prison hours before the victims' bodies were found, ending a cold case.

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Illinois may take on massive public pension boost with no clue on costs

Several bills that enhance Tier 2 state worker pension benefits, reduce retirement ages, allow for large end-of-career lump-sum payments and other pension sweeteners are moving through the Illinois General Assembly. They appear to be heading for a vote.

Chicago among 4 of 15 largest cities unable to recall mayor

One Chicago resident is petitioning to give people the power to recall Chicago’s mayor. He needs more than 56,000 fellow voters to agree before it can be placed on the November ballot.

Vallas: Chicago domestic shootings up 19% in 2023. Fix needed now.

In Chicago and Cook County, law enforcement leadership and the court systems are failing women, especially domestic violence victims. Black women are disproportionately impacted. Leadership is desperately needed where incompetence now rules.

Chicago Teachers Union lauds failing community school, wants 180 more

The Chicago Teachers Union hosted a press conference to begin contract negotiations at one of the sustainable community schools it wants to replicate 180 times. The Ellen H. Richards Career Academy has zero students proficient in reading or math.