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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 Democrats approve changes to election law in less than 24 hours

(The Center Square) – In less than 24 hours, Illinois Statehouse Democrats passed a measure that changes election law, a move Republicans say is a slap in the face of voters in the middle of an election cycle. Gov. J.B.…

Service honors fallen Illinois police officers in 2023

(The Center Square) – Emotions ran high in the annual service to honor fallen Illinois police officers Thursday.

Corrections director grilled over prison safety, closures and parole board errors

(The Center Square) – The acting director of the Illinois Department of Corrections took a grilling from legislators looking for information on prison closures, safety and more.

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NYPD chief scolds 'defund the police' lawmaker after she criticized police clearing out Columbia

NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell on Wednesday ripped a city lawmaker for criticizing police clearing out protesters from Columbia University.

NYPD bodycam video shows officers breaching Columbia University building taken over by anti-Israel protesters

Anti-Israel protesters were arrested and taken out of Columbia University's Hamilton Hall on Tuesday after briefly taking over the building.

Fiery Connecticut I-95 tanker crash shuts down portion of major highway for second time in just over a year

A busy section of interstate in the southwestern part of the state will be closed for an “extended period of time" after a tanker carrying gasoline crashed and burst into flames on Thursday morning, officials said.

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Stacy Davis Gates pays $1,533 in Indiana back taxes, penalties – late

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates paid off $1,533 in back property taxes and penalties on her Indiana house after authorities revoked a credit reserved for owner occupants.

Chicago Teachers Union wants schools to shelter homeless

A 142-page leaked set of Chicago Teachers Union demands includes creation of dormitories for unaccompanied youth and use of schools as sheltering places, all of which fall outside the normal scope of bargaining.

CTU demands partisan rallies so it can electioneer students

The Chicago Teachers Union’s 142-page list of demands includes codifying their most recent political rally. They took students out of class, hit them with propaganda and then marched them to the polls to vote.

Illinois state gas tax to hit 47 cents July 1

After July 1, Illinois motorists will be averaging $184 more in state gas taxes since Gov. J.B. Pritzker doubled them in 2019. Illinois motorists already pay the second-highest gas taxes in the nation, and inflation adjustments just take them higher.