Illinois News
Hancock County Board shuts down county website
The Hancock County Board agreed to pull the county's website down Tuesday night until someone can be found to manage it.
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Local Government
Palmyra effort to buy dirt stalled by prevailing wage law
A proposal to buy dirt during Thursday night's Palmyra City Council meeting evolved into a lengthy debate about Missouri's prevailing wage law.
Local Government
Canton to make major improvement to city's new dog park
The city of Canton is ready to make its first major improvement to a new dog park on the community's west side.
Local Government
Quincy water and sewer rates, budget options debated; vote expected next week
Aldermen gave themselves another week to consider an ordinance that would essentially double combined water and sewer rates after getting a glimpse of some alternatives Monday.
Local Government
Broken water line becomes issue complicating completion of bridge project
A dispute over who is responsible for a broken water line is complicating the completion of a new bridge over Bear Creek along County Road 423 at Withers Mill west of Hannibal.
Illinois News
Two Rivers executive director to retire
Mike McLaughlin, executive director of the Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials, will retire May 31.
Local Government
County clerks hope election funds will support new equipment
Four voting machines broke down in Adams County during the March primary election. That was about half the breakdowns Adams County Clerk Chuck Venvertloh saw during the previous election. Venvertloh says regular maintenance is performed on the machines, which are 12 years old, but breakdowns still occur.
Quincy News
Quincy property taxes lower than most in Illinois
A government watchdog group reports that Quincy's property tax rates rank 81st out of 89 Illinois cities.
Quincy News
Park Board rejects proposal to sell portion of Parker Heights
Voters will not be asked in April 2019 whether the Quincy Park District should sell a portion of Parker Heights Park.
Local Government
Donation completes Bill Klingner Trail puzzle to 36th Street
A donation of a 1.3-acre easement by a local homebuilder is the last piece of the puzzle needed for the future eastern expansion of the Bill Klingner Trail to 36th Street.
