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Blessing, UnityPoint reach agreement on Keokuk hospital

Blessing, UnityPoint reach agreement on Keokuk hospital

by Scott Hardy

Both sides say they've signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" to have Blessing run UnityPoint-Keokuk hospital

15th Adams County resident dies of COVID-19

15th Adams County resident dies of COVID-19

by Scott Hardy

Health Department says a man in his 90's died of the virus; 45 new cases announced

Four arrested after Sunday night shooting incident in Quincy

Four arrested after Sunday night shooting incident in Quincy

by Scott Hardy

QPD says three men are known gang members, along with a 17-year old

Lovelace Federal Civil suit to proceed

Lovelace Federal Civil suit to proceed

by Scott Hardy

City of Quincy, Adams County sought summary judgements in the suit

3 more Adams County residents die of COVID-19

3 more Adams County residents die of COVID-19

by Scott Hardy

27 new cases; Health Department warns of "very difficult winter" ahead

Adams County 7-day positivity rate above 10 per cent

Adams County 7-day positivity rate above 10 per cent

by Scott Hardy

34 people hospitalized; highest number since start of pandemic

Lewis County man dead after Friday night accident

Lewis County man dead after Friday night accident

by Scott Hardy

MSHP identifies man as Glenn Randall, 52, of Newark

Hancock County murder suspect to have 2nd evaluation

Hancock County murder suspect to have 2nd evaluation

by Scott Hardy

Andrew DeHaven to undergo a mental fitness exam

11th Adams County resident dies of COVID-19

11th Adams County resident dies of COVID-19

by Scott Hardy

Health Department says 36 people tested positive Wednesday

Three Quincy service organizations to work together this Holiday season

Three Quincy service organizations to work together this Holiday season

by Scott Hardy

The Salvation Army, Quincy Catholic Charities and Toys for Tots will combine registration and distribution efforts

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Pritzker issues most serious threat yet to bars, restaurants that defy orders

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday even stricter rules for one region of the state and said state officials would be tracking down businesses throughout Illinois that don’t follow the added restrictions.

‘Restore Illinois Bus Tour’ stops feature opposition to income tax change, COVID-19 restrictions

(The Center Square) – Republican state Representatives from southern Illinois are on the road with stops across the state holding rallies for what they call the “Restore Illinois Bus Tour.”

Illinois holds onto majority of Cares Act funding, but DCEO says it will distribute entire $150 million to municipalities

(The Center Square) – Municipalities across Illinois continue to wait for COVID-19 relief funding allocated by the federal government, but state officials said they aren't withholding the funding.

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This Day in History: Oct. 23

The U.S. Senate rejects the Supreme Court nomination of Robert Bork.

Oakland gunman wanted in double murder takes hostage at shoe store, later surrenders

An armed suspect wanted in connection with a double homicide took a hostage at a Northern California store Thursday, later surrendering after an hours-long standoff with authorities, police said. 

Illinois bars, restaurants rebel against governor's closure orders

Some restaurants and bars in Illinois are promising to stay open despite threats from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to shut down establishments that don't follow guidelines and closure orders. 

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How easy is it to vote in Illinois? Very.

In Illinois, you can show up at the polls, register and vote all at the same time.

Retirement tax could be next if ‘fair tax’ passes, Moody’s says

The credit rating agency also said Illinois will soon pass the point of no return on public pension debt. It warned against schemes to stretch or delay pension payments.

Lightfoot budget includes automatic property tax hikes, gas tax hike

A typical Chicago homeowner faces up to $255 in potential property tax increases to cover city and school deficits. City income taxes could be next, if the ‘fair tax’ were to pass.

Illinois sees worst month of job loss in U.S. ahead of ‘fair tax’ vote

Illinois lost 12,000 jobs in September and is home to the highest unemployment rate in the Midwest. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “fair tax” proposal would worsen the state’s jobs climate even more.