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Kimberly Koontz, 41, Quincy, for Aggravated Battery at 225 North 5th on 5/27/23. Lodged  Benjamin Inman,…

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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.

Former Hannibal para-professional faces new charge

Former Hannibal para-professional faces new charge

by Scott Hardy

Trial for Amy Jo Allen delayed

City officials confident about network one year after hack

City officials confident about network one year after hack

by Scott Hardy

IT Director Corey Dean submitted report to Aldermen about steps taken after the May 7, 2022 attack.

Bliefnick trial still on after Thursday hearing

Bliefnick trial still on after Thursday hearing

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Quincy man accused of fatally shooting his wife in late February

Canton man found Guilty, going to prison in 2021 death

Canton man found Guilty, going to prison in 2021 death

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Brandon Devers sentenced to 10 years

Hamilton man sentenced to prison

Hamilton man sentenced to prison

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James Carel gets 7.5 years after 2021 incident

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Illinois quick hits: Ten killed in Chicago during holiday weekend; another festival canceled

Ten killed in Chicago during holiday weekend

Statewide effort focuses on ending homelessness in Illinois

(The Center Square) – A measure approved by Illinois legislators aims to end homelessness.

Illinois farmers hail U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding Clean Water Act

(The Center Square) – A ruling by the nation’s highest court is being called a victory for Illinois farmers.

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Maryland police to make arrests in beating death of dad after schoolyard fight: report

Arrest warrants were secured for the suspects who allegedly beat doting dad Christopher Michael Wright to death while he defended his kids from bullies at at their Maryland home.

Seaweed piles in Florida may contain flesh-eating bacteria

Scientists are warning that piles of Sargassum algae on the East Coast may mingle with plastic litter and foster growth of a flesh-eating bacteria.

Thousands of Florida residents still recovering from Hurricane Ian as new storm season begins

Thousands of Florida residents are still recovering from Hurricane Ian as storm season approaches. This year's hurricane season is set to kick off on June 1, 2023.

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Pensions put Illinois’ 2024 budget in red by over $4B

Illinois state lawmakers shorted pensions by $4.1 billion and killed scholarships for low-income students, but gave themselves pay raises and a new office building. Their budget leaves no room for error as revenue projections drop.

U.S. Supreme Court rules government home equity theft unconstitutional

U.S. Supreme Court justices ruled for a widow from Minnesota whose home was seized and sold for a tax debt, but local government kept $25,000 more than she owed. The ruling should stop the practice in Illinois, where it is especially prevalent.

Lawmakers scrap scholarship program for 9,000 working class families in new budget

The Illinois General Assembly is poised to pass a budget without extending the Invest in Kids tax credit scholarship program, which allows 9,000 low-income students to attend a school of their choice. The program expires Dec. 31.

2nd Pritzker gas tax hike this year to hit Illinois drivers July 1

Illinoisans face the second gas tax hike of 2023 on July 1. The 3.1 cent hike doesn’t need lawmaker approval, thanks to Gov. J.B. Pritzker implementing automatic gas tax hikes.