Thursday, April 24 2014 11:34 AM EDT2014-04-24 15:34:30 GMT
A citizen reported finding what appears to be human remains in the area north of the Oak Street Mall, 5009 Oak, in Quincy, according to the Quincy Police Department. In a news release, QPD says the report came in at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday and it has been determined the remains have been in this location for "quite some time."
A citizen reported finding what appears to be human remains in the area north of the Oak Street Mall, 5009 Oak, in Quincy, according to the Quincy Police Department. In a news release, QPD says the report came in at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday and it has been determined the remains have been in this location for "quite some time."
Thursday, April 24 2014 10:49 AM EDT2014-04-24 14:49:15 GMT
A one-year contract with the bargaining unit representing Quincy firefighters is in jeopardy because it was not ratified Monday night as city officials believed.
A one-year contract with the bargaining unit representing Quincy firefighters is in jeopardy because it was not ratified Monday night as city officials believed.
Thursday, April 24 2014 10:22 AM EDT2014-04-24 14:22:04 GMT
Abby Hively of Quincy has received a letter of appreciation from Gov. Pat Quinn and a framed certificate from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs for saving the life of a resident of the Illinois Veterans Home on April 18. "It is often said that one person can make a difference," the letter says. "What you did last week made the ultimate difference for the man you rescued, and it will be remembered by all who know of it for years to come."
Abby Hively of Quincy has received a letter of appreciation from Gov. Pat Quinn and a framed certificate from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs for saving the life of a resident of the Illinois Veterans Home on April 18. "It is often said that one person can make a difference," the letter says. "What you did last week made the ultimate difference for the man you rescued, and it will be remembered by all who know of it for years to come."
Thursday, April 24 2014 10:02 AM EDT2014-04-24 14:02:42 GMT
CARTHAGE, Ill. -- A new Hancock County organization wants to help people with cancer. Organizers of Hancock County Fights Cancer are raising money to help patients and fund research -- without ties to Relay for Life or...
CARTHAGE, Ill. -- A new Hancock County organization wants to help people with cancer. Organizers of Hancock County Fights Cancer are raising money to help patients and fund research -- without ties to Relay for Life or...
Thursday, April 24 2014 10:00 AM EDT2014-04-24 14:00:43 GMT
Changes to sick-time buyback payments for city non-union employees is on hold until all union contracts are finalized. The city's Personnel Committee tabled a proposal to eliminate the buyback program in February and...
Changes to sick-time buyback payments for city non-union employees is on hold until all union contracts are finalized. The city's Personnel Committee tabled a proposal to eliminate the buyback program in February and...
Thursday, April 24 2014 9:58 AM EDT2014-04-24 13:58:49 GMT
A concept decades in the making started to become reality on Wednesday afternoon. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn told a packed house inside the Western Illinois University student union that he was releasing $60 million in capital investment funds so the university can build a Center for Performing Arts.
A concept decades in the making started to become reality on Wednesday afternoon. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn told a packed house inside the Western Illinois University student union that he was releasing $60 million in capital investment funds so the university can build a Center for Performing Arts.
Thursday, April 24 2014 9:06 AM EDT2014-04-24 13:06:19 GMT
The Quincy School District’s prekindergarten program will remain intact for at least another year. Julie Schuckman, director of early childhood education, announced at Wednesday’s School Board meeting that the Illinois State Board of Education has tentatively approved funding the program at the same $575,000 level next school year.
The Quincy School District’s prekindergarten program will remain intact for at least another year. Julie Schuckman, director of early childhood education, announced at Wednesday’s School Board meeting that the Illinois State Board of Education has tentatively approved funding the program at the same $575,000 level next school year.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:00 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:00:21 GMT
The Quincy Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Quincy police subpost in the Quincy Mall. The service is free and anonymous,...
The Quincy Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Quincy police subpost in the Quincy Mall. The service is free and anonymous,...
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:02 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:02:38 GMT
The Adams County Health Department will be accepting electronics for recycling and having a drug take-back from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Health Department building at 330 Vermont. The Health Department has...
The Adams County Health Department will be accepting electronics for recycling and having a drug take-back from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Health Department building at 330 Vermont. The Health Department has...
