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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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Illinois taxpayers to pay for climate education mandates

(The Center Square) – Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, every public high school shall require a unit of instruction addressing climate change in either a required science class or a required social studies class.

Illinois lawmakers may decide if Chicago Bears get public dollars for a new stadium

(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield this week to resume the spring session, and the Chicago Bears could be on the agenda.

Illinois quick hits: Chicago man sentenced in stolen property scheme

Chicago man sentenced in stolen property scheme

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Freight train carrying gasoline, propane derails near Arizona-New Mexico line amid aftermath of severe weather

A freight train carrying gasoline and propane derailed and caught fire Friday near the Arizona-New Mexico state line prompting an immediately shutdown of the busy interstate.

Florida man charged after 150 pounds of meth seized in largest bust in city's history

An Orlando, Florida, man has been charged after DEA agents seized 150 pounds of meth and additional cocaine, fentanyl and pills from two of his homes.

Oregon man sentenced to 50 years in the 1978 killing of a teenage girl in Alaska

Oregon man Donald McQuade, convicted in the 1978 murder of a 16-year-old girl in Alaska, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison; he maintains his innocence.

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Chicago Teachers Union boss finally pays city bills, because of FOIA?

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates finally paid all her city trash, sewer and water bills after letting $5,381 in debt pile up. The pay-off came after an open records request was made. Hmmm…

Chicago Teachers Union’s questionable finances include hiring union boss’ mom

Since 2018, the Chicago Teachers Union has paid Robin Potter’s law firms nearly $320,000 – with thousands of that for unspecified purposes. She’s the mother of CTU’s vice president.

Chicago Teachers Union wants taxpayers to hand $2K to each asylum-seeking student

When the Chicago Teachers Union negotiates its new contract this summer, one of the demands will be to give each asylum-seeking student $2,000. Why that’s CTU’s business and not for elected representatives to decide is anyone’s guess.

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.