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Governor promotes education funding at JWCC

Governor promotes education funding at JWCC

by Scott Hardy

Governor JB Pritzker spoke about increases in state funding for universities and community colleges.

Quincy man pleads Guilty in fatal 2022 crash

Quincy man pleads Guilty in fatal 2022 crash

by Scott Hardy

Breeden Wike sentenced to 3 years in prison; gets credit for 1 year served in Adams County Jail

Ozone advisory in effect Friday

Ozone advisory in effect Friday

by Scott Hardy

IL-EPA warning affects Adams and Pike Counties in West-Central Illinois

Quincy residents encouraged to drop aggregation plan

Quincy residents encouraged to drop aggregation plan

by Scott Hardy

Ameren Illinois drops rate below rate residents paying under plan

Bliefnick found Guilty on all counts

Bliefnick found Guilty on all counts

by Scott Hardy

Sentencing set for August 11

C-SC announces next President

C-SC announces next President

by Scott Hardy

College Provost Dr. Lauren Schellenberger takes over July 1.

IL AG report blasts Springfield diocese for response to child sex abuse

IL AG report blasts Springfield diocese for response to child sex abuse

by Scott Hardy

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has released a report detailing decades of child sex abuse by members…

Blessing President/CEO moves up retirement date

Blessing President/CEO moves up retirement date

by Scott Hardy

Maureen Kahn will now retire July 1, stay as consultant to new CEO Brian Canfield until October 6

More Federal dollars for Quincy Regional Airport

More Federal dollars for Quincy Regional Airport

by Scott Hardy

$14.2 million will go towards runway reconstruction project.

Quincy couple get probation in Jan. 6th case

Quincy couple get probation in Jan. 6th case

by Scott Hardy

Jason and Christina Gerding sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court in D.C.

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Pritzker promotes early childhood education initiative; Republicans say it's not sustainable

(The Center Square) – Illinois will use $250 million in taxpayer funds for the Smart Start Program, which looks to make early childhood daycare and preschool more accessible for families throughout the state. Some are questioning the program's sustainability, however.

Illinois quick hits: Pepper spray attacks near U of I; Illinois 6th for mail carrier dog bites

Pepper spray attacks near U of I

Gov. J.B. Pritzker set to sign over 500 bills passed by the Illinois General Assembly

(The Center Square) – With 566 bills passed by the Illinois General Assembly during the spring session, Gov. J.B. Pritzker will have a pen in hand for the next few weeks.

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Navy SEAL commanding officer says he carries weight of seaman's death after 'Hell Week': report

The Navy commander of a SEAL training facility in San Diego, California, said he does not take responsibility for death of seaman who died after "Hell Week," but carries the weight for what happened to Kyle Mullen.

Los Angeles DA George Gascon's office leaves Twitter, cites 'unchecked vitriol'

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon's office is leaving Twitter, the agency announced on Tuesday evening, citing a rise in false information on the platform among other concerns.

Missouri inmate executed for killing 2 jailers, has last meal of bacon cheeseburgers, fries, chocolate shake

A Missouri inmate who's been in prison for more than two decades for killing two jailers was given his final meal Tuesday before he was executed.

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Chicago households making $100K targeted by Brandon Johnson’s allies

An ominously titled document by close confidants of new Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson states the new administration’s top priority is to take more money from households making $100,000 or more to fund what they claim is a “just Chicago.”

Illinois grocery tax returns July 1

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s temporary tax relief expires July 1 when Illinois reinstates the grocery tax instead of joining the 37 states that don’t tax groceries at all.

Full-day kindergarten mandate hits governor’s desk, but costs remain unknown

Illinois may soon require all public school districts to front the costs of a full-day kindergarten program starting in 2027. There is no designated financial support from the state. Opponents said it’s not about a lack of desire or need, but the lack of funding.

Pandemic cocktails to-go gets extension in Illinois

Illinois was one of 14 states that made it legal for restaurant and bar owners to deliver cocktails or sell them to-go as a survival tactic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. J.B. Pritzker just signed the bill to extend the policy into 2028.