Hunter Willis
Photojournalist
Quincy, Illinois
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Prior to joining WGEM, Hunter was photojournalist for an NBC affiliate in Western Kentucky. The Evansville, Indiana, native holds a bachelor's degree in television production from Murray State University.
Hunter likes cooking and trying out new restaurants. He also enjoys archery, riding his motorcycle, and watching Marvel and Star Wars movies.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Hunter Willis
Hope Winchester is hosting a community appreciation event this weekend.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Hunter Willis
The Quincy Public Library will begin its “Summer Reading” program Saturday.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:09 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
Land acquisition issues slow plans to build a traffic roundabout at 48th and State in Quincy.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 3:59 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
Time to donate to Kidzpack food drive is running out.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 3:54 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
Quincy officials want your input as part of the first Quincy Transit Line route study since 2002.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
John Wood Community College is hosting their annual community yard sale.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The Salvation Army Kroc Center announced that they will be serving lunch to kids 18 years and under over the summer.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 1:43 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The Travel House of Quincy celebrated their anniversary after 40 years of service to the community.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 11:01 PM CDT
|By Isaiah Haywood, Shaqaille McCamick and Hunter Willis
Police said they responded to the scene around 10:15 p.m. and found a 47-year-old victim.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 4:59 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
One of Quincy’s three recycling drop-off locations is closed temporarily so that Central Services can add handicap accessible ramps to the site.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 8:46 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
John Wood Community College will hold its 48th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 9:08 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
ADM partnered with the organization Living Lands and Waters to pull as much trash from the Mississippi River as possible.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 8:32 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The Monroe City Fire Protection District has bought new battery powered vehicle extrication equipment with anonymous donation money.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 8:46 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
Hannibal High School Senior Grace Hiles has signed to attend U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 5:31 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences held its annual May Commencement Ceremony Friday afternoon.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 9:06 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The Adams County Sheriff’s Department has received multiple reports of someone posing as an employee of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 11:13 PM CDT
|By Isaiah Haywood, Hunter Willis and WGEM Staff
A traffic crash occurred on Route P west of 305th Avenue.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 7:51 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The Quincy Fire Department responded to a house fire on the 2900 block of Hampshire Street after receiving multiple calls from neighbors.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 9:31 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
Around 6 p.m. a white sedan hit the Bruening Heating and Air Conditioning Building on Broadway.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 9:26 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America, continues to expand its reach in the Tri-States
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 9:35 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
Skin cancer awareness
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 8:45 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The City of Canton has started to prepare for the expected rising Mississippi River levels this afternoon.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 9:58 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
Chariton Valley announced the company completed the expansion of its state-of-the-art fiber network in rural Palmyra and beyond.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 9:13 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The Quincy Fire Department held the third of six classes of the Citizens Fire Academy.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The monovalent COVID-19 mRNA vaccines (both Pfizer and Moderna) are no longer available to use in the United States.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 8:27 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Morrison Theatre located at the Quincy Junior High School.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
So far, over 100 volunteers are signed up to help with an organized clean up put on by The Quincy Brewing Company and The District for downtown Quincy on Saturday.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
About 240 million people could be eligible to receive some money from a Lawsuit against Facebook.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 6:01 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex is in desperate need of updates around the facility.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 6:57 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The Quincy Art Center is Celebrating their 100th year anniversary this weekend.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
A trailer is a total loss after a fire broke out at 1715 Stull Street in Quincy.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 10:01 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The Greater Midwest Pool Players Tournament was formerly hosted in Las Vegas, but has possibly found a home here in Quincy.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The bats were captured to collect information on their diets and overall health before they plan to migrate for the summer.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 9:35 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The Quincy Community Theater hosted a Discover Night for the upcoming play RENT.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 9:24 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The City of Quincy is running into an issue with the recycling collection sites around the city.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 9:04 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
If you’ve taken the first shot of the Moderna “Two-Shot” Covid-19 vaccination, you will need to find an alternative to finish the sequence.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 8:40 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
In the midst of bad weather, a fire broke out in a two story home just north of Mt Sterling.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
Students from the Quincy University Mock Trial team were visited by 3 high ranking members of the judicial system for a Q&A.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:47 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
Quincy Senior High School will be having their 68th Annual New Faces Variety Show this weekend.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The Quincy City Council heard a plan this week to improve streets around the city.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:27 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The forum will be held at 7 p.m., at the First Christian Church on 1415 Maine Street.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:45 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The National Weather Service held a storm spotters class where members of the community can become a registered storm spotter.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:02 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The annual Quincy Notre Dame Spring Show will be this weekend.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 9:24 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The American CueSports Illinois State Association (ACSISA) is proud to announce the 26th Annual Illinois State Pocket Billiard Championships.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 9:57 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The school is now using a Tower Garden to help develop a relationship between students and plants, to teach them about how they grow.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Hunter Willis
The Pittsfield High School basketball team has donated funds to help raise cancer awareness.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 6:57 PM CST
|By Hunter Willis
The Quincy Park District is holding a job fair this week.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 9:51 PM CST
|By Hunter Willis
They are mainly looking to fill their key role of residential therapist to help those struggling with trauma and attachment issues.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:34 PM CST
|By Hunter Willis
You can expect to see thousands of collectables available for purchase from over 40 vendors this year.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 7:07 PM CST
|By Jayla Louis and Hunter Willis
A semi caught on fire in an industrial shed in Clarence, Missouri on Friday evening.
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