Clare Edlund
Multimedia Journalist
Quincy, Illinois
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Clare Edlund is a Multimedia Journalist for WGEM News. The Florida native holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from DePaul University.
Before joining WGEM News, Clare ventured on a nomadic path overseas to Thailand and unexpectedly became an English teacher. From there, she was accepted to the DocNomads’s Joint Master’s in documentary directing program based in Europe and she directed and produced several documentaries overseas in Lisbon, Budapest, and Brussels.
She is happy to have the opportunity to tell more stories at WGEM News. If you have an idea you wish to share, please email Clare at cedlund@wgem.com.
In her free time, Clare enjoys the simple pleasures in life such as journaling, sipping on strong coffee, and surrounding herself with good people.
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|By Clare Edlund
The Hannibal Career & Technical Center will get another facility for Ag science classes.
Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Clare Edlund
If you would like a lower utility bill, now is your chance if you live in Quincy.
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Economic leaders gathered around Yogi Bear Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes to unveil the site’s new Splash Park.
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Hannibal’s decades long annual festival Twain on Main kicked off tourism season on Saturday morning.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:49 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
The first public Memorial Day service since 2019 took place at the Illinois Veterans’ Home on Friday.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 7:40 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
There were 22 teachers from 13 West Central Illinois school districts that came to Mt. Sterling on Thursday to attend a LEGO Education Development course.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 5:08 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
The Adams County Chapter Red Cross hosted its bi-annual Quincy Giving Blood event in hopes to increase its numbers.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 5:07 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Tri-State pool employees want to remind you of ways to stay safe.
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
On Saturday, the Southern Illinois University training team hosted the first of many motorcycle training courses for the 2023 season at Quincy Regional Airport.
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
If you’ve passed by Clat Adams Bicentennial Park this weekend, you may have felt as if you accidentally took a time machine into the 19th century.
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
West Central Illinois Toys for Tots advocates said there are more than 400 foster kids in the area.
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 10:44 AM CDT
|By Jayla Louis and Clare Edlund
A shed was destroyed at 308 Ohio St. in Quincy Saturday morning after an ember from a trash fire lit the contents of the metal sided shed on fire.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
In the current economy, businesses large and small are struggling to find workers, but what about volunteer organizations?
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Blessing Health’s president and CEO will soon pass down the torch after 8 years in her position.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 4:55 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Arts Quincy volunteers are painting a 120-foot music-themed mural throughout the week.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 8:26 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Fires happen quite often in the Tri-States, but usually more often during the winter. This spring, however, you might have noticed an increase.
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 5:52 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Hundreds attended a new event that celebrated German Heritage in Quincy on Saturday.
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Another new generation of Tri-State graduates got their diplomas on Saturday morning.
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 5:24 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
On Saturday morning, racers finally had the chance to run bridge-to-bridge at the 2023 Bridge the Gap Race.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 7:12 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Students at one Tri-State university will graduate on Saturday after getting help from a national grant.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 7:01 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Jim Heckenkamp received recognition at the 71st annual Golden Deed Awards.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 7:33 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Efforts continue to fill 600 job positions by using Quincy’s Calling campaign as an incentive.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 7:33 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
The local boy scouts have more money for camp improvements after a Tri-State sporting event took place on Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 7:38 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Business and building owners in one Tri-State city expect a cash infusion to improve their facilities and operations.
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 8:06 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Despite the rain in Quincy, Mother Nature shined some sunlight on other Tri-State events Saturday afternoon, including one parade and block party in Canton.
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 7:59 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
The rain did not stop the fun on Saturday morning at the 54th annual Dogwood Parade bringing hundreds to Quincy’s Maine Street.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 4:45 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
On Friday morning, organizers were setting up for one of Quincy’s biggest events of the year: The Dogwood Parade.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 4:38 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
It’s part of the series Concerts in the Plaza. Performers will come out each Friday in May at noon.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 9:33 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Hannibal city leaders put together petition for proposed Community Improvement District
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House want to provide a space for the community to watch the Dogwood Parade on Saturday. But they need help.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Dolly Parton themed coffee bar opens up across from QMG
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 7:09 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Leaders from the Douglass Community Services and a Columbia-based mobile food pantry are partnering up to help Marion and Ralls County residents fighting food insecurity.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 7:05 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
On Wednesday morning people from six Northeast Missouri schools gathered at Monroe City High School to compete in an athletic event for students with disabilities.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
The farmer’s market will kick off every Saturday at 8 a.m. through Oct. 28.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
A Minnesota man is riding his bike across the country to support breast cancer research.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
On Saturday afternoon, leaders in one Tri-State group looked to create a safe space for those impacted by autism.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
On Saturday, Tri-State residents got an early start on their Mother’s Day shopping.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
History buffs from all over gathered at the Kroc Center to pass their knowledge on about one of the bloodiest wars in American history: The Civil War.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
20 high school students were selected to perform at the 3rd annual Quincy University Jazz Band Festival through a competitive process.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 5:03 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Brown County leaders are finding creative ways to keep their local economy thriving.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Officials at the Quincy Police Department said they’ve seen a recent uptick in car thefts.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 6:37 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Opportunities to head outdoors continue to increase in Brown County.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
The students at one Tri-State school district are making sure no cat or dog goes hungry.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Mushroom enthusiasts from all over the U.S. gathered in Nebo this week in pursuit of an upscale delicacy known as the morel mushroom.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Applications are now being accepted for the first ABC Business Innovation Competition.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Dr. LeAnn Welch with the Hannibal Veterinary Clinic said tick season arrived earlier than usual this year, having started back in early March.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 5:29 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Plans are underway to bring a fire department and possibly a post office to Taylor, Missouri.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 7:22 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Local utility supervisors are raising awareness for National Safe Digging month.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
The owners of a Quincy motel say everything must go during a public sale this month.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By Clare Edlund
Moorman Park is getting a major replacement with all new batting cages.
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