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3rd guard involved in 2018 beating death sentenced to 6 years in prison

3rd guard involved in 2018 beating death sentenced to 6 years in prison

by Scott Hardy

Willie Hedden sentenced Wednesday in Springfield; testified against two other guards.

2nd guard at Mt. Sterling prison gets 20-year prison sentence

2nd guard at Mt. Sterling prison gets 20-year prison sentence

by Scott Hardy

Todd Sheffler of Mendon sentenced Monday in 2018 beating death.

Former guard at Mt. Sterling prison gets 20-year sentence

Former guard at Mt. Sterling prison gets 20-year sentence

by Scott Hardy

Alex Banta of Quincy was sentenced Thursday in Federal court in Springfield.

Monroe City woman charged with meth trafficking in Adams County

Monroe City woman charged with meth trafficking in Adams County

by Scott Hardy

Amanda Carroll charged after Wednesday traffic stop found 250 grams of meth.

Tim Bliefnick denied bond

Tim Bliefnick denied bond

by Scott Hardy

Appeared Tuesday in Adams County Circuit Court

QU to offer two new degree programs in Fall '24

QU to offer two new degree programs in Fall '24

by Scott Hardy

Mechanical, Electrical Engineering degrees to be offered.

Jones Poultry to open plant in Hannibal

Jones Poultry to open plant in Hannibal

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Around 50 new jobs will be created.

Husband of Quincy murder victim charged with her killing

Husband of Quincy murder victim charged with her killing

by Scott Hardy

Quincy police arrest Tim Bliefnick Monday morning

Youth pastor at Quincy church charged with sexually abusing children

Youth pastor at Quincy church charged with sexually abusing children

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Isaiah Mikkelson attacked victims at Hope Lutheran Church in Quincy

IL regulators approve Grain Belt Express power line

IL regulators approve Grain Belt Express power line

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Line would cross into Illinois near New Canton, and cross Pike and Scott Counties

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Power outage at speaker's daughter's place prompted executive response at ComEd

(The Center Square) – Prosecutors painted a picture Tuesday of Illinois' largest electric utility, including its high-level executives, scrambling to appease even the smallest requests made on behalf of the state's most powerful politician.

Census data: Illinois lags most other states in jobs performance

(The Center Square) – Illinois’ economy ranked near the bottom in all 11 of its major industries over Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first term in office, a time that also saw the state rank just 35th in the country in overall…

Illinois quick hits: Thousands of pounds of beef chuck recalled; State fair concert tickets go on sale Friday

Thousands of pounds of beef chuck recalled

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Huntsville police officer killed, another injured responding to domestic violence call; suspect arrested

A Huntsville, Alabama police officer was killed in the line of duty Tuesday after responding a report of a woman shot. A second officer remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Massachusetts man indicted on murder charges for Apple store crash

A Massachusetts man was indicted for driving an SUV through an Apple Store's plate glass storefront window in November, killing one person and injuring 22 others.

Idaho prosecutors disclosing info about 'internal affairs investigation' related to officer on Kohberger case

Latah County prosecutors notified a judge this week that they are disclosing "potential Brady/Giglio material" related to an officer involved in the investigation of Bryan Kohberger.

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Illinois’ out-of-state cannabis sales drop to 2-year low

Out-of-state cannabis sales fell to $31 million in February, the lowest since February 2021. Missouri starting recreational pot sales at a lower cost is a major factor.

Chicago has more pension debt than 44 states

Despite claims of Chicago’s improving financial condition, the $48 billion in pension debt for the city’s core retirement systems continues to loom over its fiscal future.

Chicago Teachers Union, affiliates bankroll Brandon Johnson while individuals favor Vallas

Over 93% of Brandon Johnson’s Chicago mayor campaign contributions come from 20 unions, while about 71% of Paul Vallas’ come from 1,073 individuals. It’s a union machine versus the people showdown at the election April 4.

Where do Chicago mayor candidates stand on issues voters most care about?

Crime and taxes top the issues Chicagoans are concerned about in the 2023 mayoral election. Find out where mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson stand before the April 4 election.