Friday, May 17 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:47:47 GMT
When I trained as a medical technologist at Blessing Hospital in 1964-65, my parents in New Mexico assumed it was a church-related institution. Just recently a friend told me she also assumed that
When I trained as a medical technologist at Blessing Hospital in 1964-65, my parents in New Mexico assumed it was a church-related institution. Just recently a friend told me she also assumed that was its history. It...
Friday, May 10 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-05-11 03:31:52 GMT
Why is City Hall closed on Election Day? Other people who work on that day find the time to vote. Kent Redfield, an emeritus professor of political science at the University of Illinois-Springfield,
Why is City Hall closed on Election Day? Other people who work on that day find the time to vote. Kent Redfield, an emeritus professor of political science at the University of Illinois-Springfield, says the practice of...
Monday, May 6 2013 1:04 PM EDT2013-05-06 17:04:50 GMT
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Monday, May 6 2013 1:04 PM EDT2013-05-06 17:04:50 GMT
Can local school boards impose term limits? No. Dennis Gorman of Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu and Mitchell serves as the attorney for the Quincy School District, and he says it would take a state
Can local school boards impose term limits? No. Dennis Gorman of Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu and Mitchell serves as the attorney for the Quincy School District, and he says it would take a state statute to create those...
Monday, May 6 2013 1:04 PM EDT2013-05-06 17:04:50 GMT
If you are at Third and Broadway, going west on Broadway and want to go to Front Street, which lane should you be in? Broadway has three lanes at that intersection -- two lanes go straight to go over
If you are at Third and Broadway, going west on Broadway and want to go to Front Street, which lane should you be in? Broadway has three lanes at that intersection -- two lanes go straight to go over the bridge, and the left...
Monday, May 6 2013 1:04 PM EDT2013-05-06 17:04:50 GMT
As a member of the Mississippi Valley Garden Club in Quincy, I'm wondering whatever happened to the re-doing of the greenhouse at Quincy Junior High School. Our club, and I'm sure others, donated
As a member of the Mississippi Valley Garden Club in Quincy, I'm wondering whatever happened to the re-doing of the greenhouse at Quincy Junior High School. Our club, and I'm sure others, donated dollars for window...
Monday, May 6 2013 1:04 PM EDT2013-05-06 17:04:50 GMT
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Monday, May 6 2013 1:04 PM EDT2013-05-06 17:04:50 GMT
As a downtown Quincy employee, I often drive past the Quincy Medical Group heading west on Maine on my way to work. I am perplexed about the crosswalk situation near 11th Street. Is the legal thing
As a downtown Quincy employee, I often drive past the Quincy Medical Group heading west on Maine on my way to work. I am perplexed about the crosswalk situation near 11th Street. Is the legal thing to do to stop traffic (for...
Wednesday, March 27 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-03-27 19:30:36 GMT
By DAVID ADAMHerald-Whig News Coordinator Who is responsible for taking care of the porch at the Women's City Club? The building is so pretty from a distance, but it looks in disrepair up close. The
Who is responsible for taking care of the porch at the Women's City Club? The building is so pretty from a distance, but it looks in disrepair up close. The Women's City Club, located on four acres at 15th and...
Wednesday, March 27 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-03-27 19:30:36 GMT
What streets in Quincy are snow emergency routes? I say there are signs posted. Others say if a city bus goes down your street, then it is a snow emergency route. City engineer Jeff Steinkamp says
What streets in Quincy are snow emergency routes? I say there are signs posted. Others say if a city bus goes down your street, then it is a snow emergency route. City engineer Jeff Steinkamp says that under normal driving...
Wednesday, March 27 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-03-27 19:30:36 GMT
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Wednesday, March 27 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-03-27 19:30:36 GMT
Can the city better program the stoplight at 24th and Maine Street? This light seems to be among the least sensitive to traffic building at the intersection and changing as needed, particularly when
Can the city better program the stoplight at 24th and Maine Street? This light seems to be among the least sensitive to traffic building at the intersection and changing as needed, particularly when other vehicles are not...
Wednesday, March 27 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-03-27 19:30:36 GMT
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Wednesday, March 27 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-03-27 19:30:36 GMT
When did they drain Lima Lake? Lima Lake was one of the Midwest's premier wildlife havens before it was drained for farmland 84 years ago. According to a Sept. 19, 1993, story by Edward Husar in
When did they drain Lima Lake? Lima Lake was one of the Midwest's premier wildlife havens before it was drained for farmland 84 years ago. According to a Sept. 19, 1993, story by Edward Husar in The Herald-Whig, the...
Saturday, February 9 2013 3:05 AM EST2013-02-09 08:05:32 GMT
There is a white sedan car that sits in the Westview Golf Course parking lot all winter. Why? Does it belong to the Park District? The vehicle, a Mercury Mystique, is used daily by Matt Burry, the
There is a white sedan car that sits in the Westview Golf Course parking lot all winter. Why? Does it belong to the Park District? The vehicle, a Mercury Mystique, is used daily by Matt Burry, the head professional at...
Wednesday, March 27 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-03-27 19:30:36 GMT
Do the organizations that man the pay booth at the Avenue of Lights get a percentage of the profits on the night they work, or do all the groups share equally? The Avenue of Lights, a series of Christmas
Do the organizations that man the pay booth at the Avenue of Lights get a percentage of the profits on the night they work, or do all the groups share equally? The Avenue of Lights, a series of Christmas light displays in...
Monday, January 28 2013 5:49 PM EST2013-01-28 22:49:25 GMT
What will happen to Cape Air's codeshare agreement with American if American merges with US Airways? Will it automatically transfer over? How soon until my bags can switch to a US Airways flight in
What will happen to Cape Air's codeshare agreement with American if American merges with US Airways? Will it automatically transfer over? How soon until my bags can switch to a US Airways flight in St. Louis? Trish...
Monday, January 28 2013 5:49 PM EST2013-01-28 22:49:25 GMT
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Monday, January 28 2013 5:49 PM EST2013-01-28 22:49:25 GMT
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Wednesday, January 2 2013 7:14 PM EST2013-01-03 00:14:31 GMT
My concern is that there appears to be no progress on rebuilding Sprout's. It's been quite a while since the fire, and many faithful customers are anxiously awaiting its completion. What is going on with
My concern is that there appears to be no progress on rebuilding Sprout's. It's been quite a while since the fire, and many faithful customers are anxiously awaiting its completion. What is going on with...
Wednesday, January 2 2013 7:14 PM EST2013-01-03 00:14:31 GMT
How can Demond Dade be a basketball coach when he works as a firefighter? I thought firefighters worked for 24 hours, then took 48 hours off. Does he have to miss games or practices? Dade, a lieutenant,
How can Demond Dade be a basketball coach when he works as a firefighter? I thought firefighters worked for 24 hours, then took 48 hours off. Does he have to miss games or practices? Dade, a lieutenant, has been with the...
Wednesday, January 2 2013 7:14 PM EST2013-01-03 00:14:30 GMT
I was wondering if they still put signs up at the city limits that show state championships that have been won by our local high schools. Since Quincy Notre Dame won five state championships last
I was wondering if they still put signs up at the city limits that show state championships that have been won by our local high schools. Since Quincy Notre Dame won five state championships last year, I thought it might be...
Wednesday, January 2 2013 7:14 PM EST2013-01-03 00:14:30 GMT
Has it ever been suggested of having a truck stop and restaurant in Quincy? The idea would benefit truckers and the city by creating revenue and employment. The area of I-172 and Broadway would be an ideal location.
Has it ever been suggested of having a truck stop and restaurant in Quincy? The idea would benefit truckers and the city by creating revenue and employment. The area of I-172 and Broadway would be an ideal location. Truckers would not have to go to West Quincy for fuel.
Wednesday, January 2 2013 7:12 PM EST2013-01-03 00:12:53 GMT
What is the story behind the "Parking Lot Mall" plaque in the walkway near The Maine Course? Were there plans for a mall in downtown Quincy that never materialized? An aluminum casting plaque is
What is the story behind the "Parking Lot Mall" plaque in the walkway near The Maine Course? Were there plans for a mall in downtown Quincy that never materialized? An aluminum casting plaque is mounted on the west wall of...
Wednesday, November 28 2012 1:26 PM EST2012-11-28 18:26:12 GMT
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What is the story behind the big X above the door on the Fourth Street side of the Newcomb Hotel?
Wednesday, November 28 2012 1:26 PM EST2012-11-28 18:26:12 GMT
Why is parking allowed along 36th Street north of Columbus Road to the street before the hill that precedes Wavering Park? Parking is allowed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. when it's generally dark. You pop
Why is parking allowed along 36th Street north of Columbus Road to the street before the hill that precedes Wavering Park? Parking is allowed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. when it's generally dark. You pop over the hill going...
Wednesday, November 28 2012 1:26 PM EST2012-11-28 18:26:12 GMT
What are they building at the corner of 54th and State? The Quincy branch of First Farm Credit Services is building an 8,000-square-foot facility. Mark Wermowsky, vice president of the Quincy branch,
What are they building at the corner of 54th and State? The Quincy branch of First Farm Credit Services is building an 8,000-square-foot facility. Mark Wermowsky, vice president of the Quincy branch, says First Farm...
Monday, November 12 2012 10:53 AM EST2012-11-12 15:53:50 GMT
There are school flags on telephone poles on Jackson from Ninth to 12th. Isn't this illegal? The flags in question belong to Quincy Notre Dame High School, and the school campus takes up much of the property between...
There are school flags on telephone poles on Jackson from Ninth to 12th. Isn't this illegal? The flags in question belong to Quincy Notre Dame High School, and the school campus takes up much of the property between...
Monday, November 12 2012 10:53 AM EST2012-11-12 15:53:50 GMT
What is the over-powerful smell from the ADM building at Front and State? We live two miles away and can still smell it. Is it safe? Can it be eliminated? One of the many products manufacture at
What is the over-powerful smell from the ADM building at Front and State? We live two miles away and can still smell it. Is it safe? Can it be eliminated? One of the many products manufacture at the ADM Alliance Nutrition...
Monday, November 12 2012 10:53 AM EST2012-11-12 15:53:50 GMT
By THE HERALD-WHIG STAFF The property at 1720 Koch's Lane is extremely overgrown and unsightly again. The city or county has taken action in the past, perhaps due to local ordinance violations. Can
he property at 1720 Koch's Lane is extremely overgrown and unsightly again. The city or county has taken action in the past, perhaps due to local ordinance violations. Can (will) that be done again soon in order to improve that eyesore on a busy street?
Monday, November 12 2012 10:53 AM EST2012-11-12 15:53:50 GMT
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Monday, November 12 2012 10:53 AM EST2012-11-12 15:53:49 GMT
By THE HERALD-WHIG STAFF Who is responsible for road repairs for the section of road from the (Memorial) bridge entering Quincy from Missouri up to the light at Third and Maine? The street is in disrepair
People who believe repairs need to be made to roads in their neighborhood typically call their alderman or the city's engineering department.
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:55 PM EDT2012-10-17 20:55:32 GMT
We live on a cul-de-sac, and a neighbor plows the street after it snows. While we appreciate him trying to do the right thing, he often blocks in our driveways with plowed snow after we have shoveled
We live on a cul-de-sac, and a neighbor plows the street after it snows. While we appreciate him trying to do the right thing, he often blocks in our driveways with plowed snow after we have shoveled them clear. Is it legal...
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:53 PM EDT2012-10-17 20:53:47 GMT
How much will Quincy Mayor John Spring make via his pension after he retires? According to the city, an employee in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund receives 1.67 percent of his salary for
How much will Quincy Mayor John Spring make via his pension after he retires? According to the city, an employee in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund receives 1.67 percent of his salary for each year of service for...
Why is there not a fence surrounding the Prairie Farms demolition site at 18th and Broadway? The city's demolition ordinance requires the site be secured with a 4-foot fence. An orange construction
Why is there not a fence surrounding the Prairie Farms demolition site at 18th and Broadway? The city's demolition ordinance requires the site be secured with a 4-foot fence. An orange construction fence is present at...
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:48 PM EDT2012-10-17 20:48:00 GMT
How do you nominate a house for the fix-or-flatten program in Quincy? Every spring as part of the budget, the city's inspection office submits a list of properties believed to be eligible for the
How do you nominate a house for the fix-or-flatten program in Quincy? Every spring as part of the budget, the city's inspection office submits a list of properties believed to be eligible for the city fix-or-flatten...
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:41 PM EDT2012-10-17 20:41:50 GMT
Why does the Quincy Public Library no longer have a drive-up book return? Nancy Dolan, executive director of the library, says two drive-up locations are being planned and hopefully will be ready
Why does the Quincy Public Library no longer have a drive-up book return? Nancy Dolan, executive director of the library, says two drive-up locations are being planned and hopefully will be ready this spring. The old book...
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:40 PM EDT2012-10-17 20:40:19 GMT
Does Quincy still have the compost pile down by the river where a person can go get a pickup load for a fee just to load it in the truck? Evans Recycling, 711 West Radio Road, has free...
Does Quincy still have the compost pile down by the river where a person can go get a pickup load for a fee just to load it in the truck? Evans Recycling, 711 West Radio Road, has free compost. If you go during the week,...
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:40 PM EDT2012-10-17 20:40:19 GMT
Is it permissible for downtown businesses in Quincy to plant Dumpsters or anything else in handicapped-parking spaces? No. City Engineer Jeff Steinkamp says accessible parking spaces are to be only used
Is it permissible for downtown businesses in Quincy to plant Dumpsters or anything else in handicapped-parking spaces? No. City Engineer Jeff Steinkamp says accessible parking spaces are to be only used in accordance with...
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:37 PM EDT2012-10-17 20:37:57 GMT
Where is Dr. Michael Swango, and what is he doing right now? The former Quincy resident and Adams County EMT is in a federal prison in Colorado, serving three life sentences. He became famous after
Where is Dr. Michael Swango, and what is he doing right now? The former Quincy resident and Adams County EMT is in a federal prison in Colorado, serving three life sentences. He became famous after James Stewart wrote the...
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:33 PM EDT2012-10-17 20:33:42 GMT
Is there a city ordinance regarding the noise motorcycles are allowed to make in the city?
Is there a city ordinance regarding the noise motorcycles are allowed to make in the city? Is there a city ordinance regarding the use of "straight pipes" on motorcycles as opposed to exhausts with mufflers?
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:25 PM EDT2012-10-17 20:25:59 GMT
Why aren't there trash cans in the city bus shelters? There is always so much trash left by bus passengers....
Why aren't there trash cans in the city bus shelters? There is always so much trash left by bus passengers. Marty Stegeman, interim director of Quincy Transit Lines, mentioned a couple of reasons for the lack of trash...
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:23 PM EDT2012-10-17 20:23:41 GMT
Isn't there a law about having one to two miles to pass on a four-lane road? I was on Highway 104 by Scottie's Skateland, and there was a car in the left lane. I was passing another car and came upon
Isn't there a law about having one to two miles to pass on a four-lane road? I was on Highway 104 by Scottie's Skateland, and there was a car in the left lane. I was passing another car and came upon this car, and he...
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:21 PM EDT2012-10-17 20:21:39 GMT
What business is going in the building being constructed by the post office sorting center just off of Wismann Lane? T.F. Ehrhart is building a 40,000-square-foot warehouse with some office space,
What business is going in the building being constructed by the post office sorting center just off of Wismann Lane? T.F. Ehrhart is building a 40,000-square-foot warehouse with some office space, as well. Are there...
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:21 PM EDT2012-10-17 20:21:39 GMT
I have heard more than once that the Olympians have to pay a tax on their gold medals. Is that true? How can the government do that to people who train and work so hard to be the best and represent
I have heard more than once that the Olympians have to pay a tax on their gold medals. Is that true? How can the government do that to people who train and work so hard to be the best and represent our country? The medals...
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:20 PM EDT2012-10-17 20:20:44 GMT
What is in the old Jake's Brews and Cues building? Is it a biker club now? I recently noticed one day that there were about 50 motorcycles there and bikers all around, and they were grilling outside
What is in the old Jake's Brews and Cues building? Is it a biker club now? I recently noticed one day that there were about 50 motorcycles there and bikers all around, and they were grilling outside the...
Saturday, August 13 2011 12:42 AM EDT2011-08-13 04:42:30 GMT
Are you allowed to cut limbs off a neighbor's tree if they hang over your yard? Yes. With Early Childhood receiving a grant from the state, are there any plans to hire full-time custodians at the elementary schools...
Saturday, July 23 2011 2:04 AM EDT2011-07-23 07:04:07 GMT
What's the building being erected on the south side of Vermont, between Sixth and Seventh streets? A warehouse is being built by Bill Awerkamp. My friend says in Adams County, you cannot have a criminal record...
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