Friday, May 24 2013 9:26 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:26:39 GMT
The city of Quincy hopes to connect with more residents by expanding its social media presence.
The city of Quincy hopes to connect with more residents by expanding its social media presence. Quincy Mayor Kyle Moore said launching a city Facebook page is yet another way to reach the people the city serves. The city...
Friday, May 24 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:19:38 GMT
Scott McNeal would rather be nowhere else on Memorial Day weekend than cruising around downtown Quincy and taking in the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament.
Scott McNeal would rather be nowhere else on Memorial Day weekend than cruising around downtown Quincy and taking in the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament. McNeal, who founded Macker and is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first tournament this year, will be back in the Gem City this weekend to watch the 23rd annual Quincy Macker take place.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:04:16 GMT
Unemployment rates fell throughout Western Illinois and Northeast Missouri during April, even though rainy and cold weather slowed construction and outdoor job hirings.
Unemployment rates fell throughout Western Illinois and Northeast Missouri during April, even though rainy and cold weather slowed construction and outdoor job hirings.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:09:06 GMT
By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer CARTHAGE, Ill. -- Western Illinois Electrical Cooperative will tap into federal economic development funds to help build a medical clinic in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Ill. -- Western Illinois Electrical Cooperative will tap into federal economic development funds to help build a medical clinic in Carthage and work on two other projects. The Carthage-based co-op qualified for...
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:15 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:15:30 GMT
By DOUG WILSON Herald-Whig Senior Writer A record amounts of tax revenue was collected by the states last year, with Illinois leading the nation with its year-to-year increase of $5.8 billion. Todd
A record amounts of tax revenue was collected by the states last year, with Illinois leading the nation with its year-to-year increase of $5.8 billion. Todd Maisch, executive vice president of the Illinois State Chamber of...
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:00:29 GMT
By EDWARD HUSARHerald-Whig Staff Writer The Quincy School Board is beginning to make some progress in its quest to update the disciplinary policies throughout Quincy's schools to make them more uniform
The Quincy School Board is beginning to make progress in its quest to update the disciplinary policies throughout Quincy's schools to make them more uniform and effective. Board member Scott Stone, chairman of the...
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:56:24 GMT
Eleven Quincy teachers on Wednesday morning were awarded grants ranging from $100 to $500 from Mercantile Bank's "Banking on YOUth" program. The grants, totaling $3,000, will be used for various classroom
Eleven Quincy teachers on Wednesday morning were awarded grants ranging from $100 to $500 from Mercantile Bank's "Banking on YOUth" program. The grants, totaling $3,000, will be used for various classroom purposes in...
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:54:33 GMT
By MAGGIE MENDERSKI Herald-Whig Staff Writer Two local organizations have teamed up to offer the community a new way to celebrate Memorial Day. Friends of Historic Woodland Cemetery and the Historical
Two local organizations have teamed up to offer the community a new way to celebrate Memorial Day. Friends of Historic Woodland Cemetery and the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County have planned a day of Reflection...
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:37:40 GMT
A local mother went before the Quincy School Board Wednesday to discuss "safety in our schools for the students and the staff," telling the Board that one of her daughters was sexually assaulted at QHS.
A local mother went before the Quincy School Board Wednesday to discuss "safety in our schools for the students and the staff," telling the Board that one of her daughters was sexually assaulted May 3 at Quincy High School. ...