Illinois News
Bus service, traffic study among issues at Quincy City Council
Transportation was the common theme Monday as the Quincy City Council approved a loan for the bus service, funded a traffic study, bought police vehicles and eliminated some old speeds zones.
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News
Good News of Christmas campaign has helped thousands since 1989
[Note]QUINCY -- Thousands of people in need have been helped by the Good News of Christmas campaign that was first sponsored by The Herald-Whig in 1989. Mary Winters, one of the key organizers, said the amazing story of the annual campaign is the people of
Transportation
When Memorial Bridge is replaced, the new alignment may be with York Street
QUINCY -- Highway engineers hope to replace the Quincy Memorial Bridge within a decade and have been working out some of the details. A bridge costing about $100 million that aligns with York Street, two blocks south of the current Maine Street alignment,
Police & Courts
Adams County Mental Health Court has first case
Applause greeted Judge Scott Larson's declaration that the first session of Adams County Mental Health Court was completed. Those applauding included mental health counselors, probation department workers and court staff.
Illinois News
Roof repairs ordered for Oakley-Lindsay Center
Members of the Civic Center Authority voted Wednesday to repair sections of the Oakley-Lindsay Center roof that leaked during recent heavy rains.
Illinois News
Quincy City Council approves more upper story apartments
This year's downtown rental rehab program will invest $141,000 in four downtown buildings where owners will spend at least $527,957 to create six upper story apartments.
Illinois News
Eating right can help us heal
Lots of people realize their diet can help keep them healthy. Liz Lombardi, clinical nutrition manager at Blessing Hospital, said nutrition also is an important factor when people are healing.
Quincy News
Independent candidate petitions available Tuesday
Independent candidates who wish to file for the city's April election may start picking up candidate petitions at the city clerk's office on Tuesday, Sept. 18.
Illinois News
Kroc Center anniversary open house set for Saturday
Admission to the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will be free from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday as the Kroc Center celebrates seven years of service.
Local Government
Park District moving forward with additional trail segment
The Quincy Park District could have two sections of the Bill Klingner Trail completed in two years.
