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Quincy Township wants to purchase the city’s annex building for $347,000.

Quincy City Council tables sale of downtown annex

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Shaqaille McCamick
Quincy Township wants to purchase the city’s annex building for $347,000.

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Blessing Health Keokuk to close

Insight acquires Blessing Health Keokuk

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Jayla Louis
Insight Institute announced on their Facebook page on Monday that they are officially acquiring Blessing Health Keokuk.

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State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, speaks at a House committee earlier this year.

Native American history, repatriation measures advance in Illinois House

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Nika Schoonover
In an effort to increase recognition of indigenous history and culture, lawmakers are considering measures to repatriate Native American remains and teach Native American history in public schools.

Weather Forecast

Wet weather looks likely and we are watching some data that indicates severe storms for Friday

Friday could hold strong storms

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Brian Inman
Cooler temps through midweek, then our eyes are on Friday and some thunderstorms

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Suspect in Macomb shooting appears in court

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WGEM Staff
The man arrested Saturday following a house party shooting in Macomb Friday night made his first court appearance Monday.

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Macomb Police identify suspect and deceased in weekend shooting

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Jayla Louis and Dylan Smith
In a press conference on Monday, the Macomb Police Department identified the the suspect and deceased victim involved in the Macomb house party shooting.

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Target opening date delayed

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Ryan Hill
The Target under construction was previously scheduled to open in May, but Mayor Mike Troup says the opening date is now pushed back to August.

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WIU students: gun violence has no place here

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:18 PM CDT
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By Dylan Smith
Western Illinois University students are speaking out against the violence that took place.

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Fort Madison teen works to create food pantry cookbook

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 6:44 PM CDT
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By Mattison Norris
16-year-old Fort Madison resident is trying to help feed the community but she needs your help with the ingredients.

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Local colleges collaborate for choir performance

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By Mattison Norris
Students performed Maurice Durufle’s Requiem, along with two local guest soloists and a world-renowned organist.
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Carl Sandburg running again after cancellation Sunday morning

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By Jayla Louis
Amtrak’s Carl Sandburg train was canceled Sunday morning, according to Amtrak Media Relations.

Police & Court

One person arrested after Macomb house party shooting

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 1:43 PM CDT
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By Jayla Louis
The Macomb Police Department announced the arrest of one individual on Sunday after a shooting at a house party left one person dead and 10 injured.

Weather Forecast

Some showers for Sunday

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 7:09 AM CDT
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By Brian Inman
We already have our eyes focused on a storm system that should develop and impact the Midwest Friday

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Isolated Overnight Showers

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 5:31 PM CDT
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By Logan Williams
While most of the region will be dry, isolated showers cannot be ruled out overnight Saturday night and Sunday night.

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Quincy police dog put down after final ride and walk

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 5:10 PM CDT
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By Logan Williams and Shaqaille McCamick
Local first responders and the community came together to honor QPD K9 Officer Dioji as he took his final walk Saturday morning.

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Clark County Sheriff’s Office phone lines down

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 3:10 PM CDT
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By Jayla Louis
The phone lines are down at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sheriff Shawn Webster.

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Fire breaks out at ADM facility in Quincy

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:25 AM CDT
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By Jayla Louis
The Quincy Fire Department responded to the report of a fire contained to a dryer at the ADM Alliance facility at 436 South Front Street.

Weather Forecast

Improving Weather Today

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:30 AM CDT
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By Brian Inman
It would be nice to see some sunshine and I think mother nature will comply by late Saturday afternoon.

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One dead, ten injured in Macomb house party shooting

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:14 AM CDT
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By Jayla Louis
One person is dead and ten are injured after a shooting at a house party in Macomb, according to the Macomb Police Department.

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Officials discuss potential increase of Quincy’s information technology budget

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:18 PM CDT
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By Shaqaille McCamick
Mayor Mike Troup said that increase should cover expenses to hire two new staff members to the city’s information technology team.

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Scott County ranked 4th nationally for soybean yield

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By Logan Williams
Scott County is receiving national recognition for their strong soybean yields last season.

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Hannibal night hikes resume next Friday

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:03 PM CDT
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By Logan Williams
As winter ends, thousands of bats are beginning to awaken in the depths of the old mines in Hannibal.

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New Winchester business provides permanent space for local vendors

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT
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By Clare Edlund
Straight From Home is a space for vendors to sell their items around the clock rather than waiting for the next event.

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Scott County nonprofit hosts food pantry

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By Clare Edlund
One Scott County nonprofit wants to make sure no one is left hungry which is why they will be hosting a food pantry on Saturday.

Weather Forecast

Snow possible

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT
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By Brian Inman
After a wintry mix for the northern half of the Tri-States is possible Saturday morning

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Illinois Lawmakers approve kindergarten reform, plan to address childhood literacy

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:54 PM CDT
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By Andrew Adams
Lawmakers are looking at several ways to improve learning outcomes and access for young students in Illinois.

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Adams County mobile home tax bills are in the mail

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By WGEM Staff
The bill will display “Adams County 2023 Mobile Home Local Services Tax Bill” at the top.

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Bliefnick pleads not guilty to murder of estranged wife

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By WGEM Staff and Dylan Smith
Timothy Bliefnick pleaded not guilty to the murder of his estranged wife on Friday.

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Quincy’s third recycling location open

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:55 PM CDT
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By WGEM Staff
Quincy’s third recycling location in the Home Depot parking lot at 5432 Broadway St. was opened Thursday.

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Fort Madison man sentenced to 40 years for sexual abuse of a minor, invasion of privacy

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:02 PM CDT
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By WGEM Staff
A Fort Madison man was sentenced Friday to 40 years in the Iowa Department of Corrections for sexual abuse of a minor and invasion of privacy after he placed concealed cameras in the bathroom of a Fort Madison restaurant.

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IDNR accepting public comment on mine reclamation projects

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:24 PM CDT
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By WGEM Staff
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment about abandoned mine lands reclamation projects.

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Former Madigan political director details push by speaker’s office for key ComEd bill

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:22 AM CDT
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By Hannah Meisel
On Thursday the jury got a peek inside Madigan’s office at the time, via four hours of testimony from Madigan’s former political director, along with recordings of wiretapped phone calls and emails among top staffers for the speaker.

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WATCH: Quincy Public School Board candidate forum

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:07 AM CDT
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By WGEM Staff
The League of Women Voters held a Quincy Public School Board candidate forum.

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Electrical malfunction cause of Hannibal house fire

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:51 AM CDT
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By WGEM Staff
The Hannibal Fire Department reported Friday the cause of a Thursday night house fire was accidental and started from an electrical malfunction of a refrigerator and an extension cord.

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More CASA volunteers needed

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:57 AM CDT
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By Ryan Hill
Those at Advocacy Network for Children say the number of kids in the care of the courts in Adams County has grown but the number of CASA volunteers to take care of them hasn’t kept up.

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Structure fire in Marion County breaks out overnight

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:15 AM CDT
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By WGEM Staff
Fire breaks out in Marion County overnight

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Quincy residents gather for School Board candidate forum

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:33 PM CDT
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By Shaqaille McCamick
The League of Women Voters of Adams County hosted a forum at First Christian Church on Thursday.

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Quincy to implement road improvement project

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:51 PM CDT
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By Hunter Willis
The Quincy City Council heard a plan this week to improve streets around the city.

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Keokuk National Cemetery to hold ceremony in honor of Vietnam veterans

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:46 PM CDT
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By Shaqaille McCamick
The staff at Keokuk National Cemetery is preparing to host a 50th Anniversary Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Ceremony.

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Emmet-Chalmers Fire seeking tax hike to escalate budget, tackle equipment needs

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:43 PM CDT
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By Dylan Smith
Voters living in Emmet Township and Chalmers Township will decide whether or not to implement a property tax extension limiting rate for Emmet-Chalmers Fire Protection District.

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Crafts for a Cause becomes bigger than community service

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:33 PM CDT
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By Mattison Norris
What started out as a National Honor Society volunteer opportunity is now reaching students outside of the group.

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Missouri Route 19 project to improve safety at Mark Twain High School

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:49 PM CDT
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By Logan Williams
A new project to resurface Missouri Route 19 is also adding a turning lane to improve safety at one local school.

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Weekly bird walks return to Wakonda State Park

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:43 PM CDT
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By Logan Williams
A local bird watcher is once again leading bird walks in Wakonda State Park and a birding lecture in Canton.

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Brown County Circuit Clerk gets major technology upgrade

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:26 PM CDT
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By Clare Edlund
Officials at the Brown County Circuit Clerk’s Office just got a $43,000 technology upgrade which they said was much-needed.

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Brown County Courthouse gets several new additions, fixtures

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Clare Edlund
Several new additions and fixtures are coming to the Brown County Courthouse.

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Nearly 50 employers will be on-site for McDonough County’s Jobapalooza

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT
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By Dylan Smith
To combat the employee shortage trend, Jobapalooza, a countywide job fair, is coming to the Spoon River College Outreach Center on Thursday, March 30.

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Advocates push for Illinois tax credit aimed at increasing affordable housing

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:49 PM CDT
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By Nika Schoonover
Lawmakers are considering bills that would create a new tax credit for affordable housing, referred to as the “Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit.”

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Monroe Co. man convicted of statutory rape of a child

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By WGEM Staff
A Monroe County man has been convicted of statutory rape for events surrounding the repeated sexual abuse of a female child in Monroe County.

Weather Forecast

Is there any dry time in sight?

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:37 PM CDT
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By Brian Inman
Have we had enough rain and cloudy skies?

News

Missouri Senate OKs limits on transgender treatments, sports

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:16 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Missouri youths no longer could receive gender-affirming treatments under a bill passed Thursday by the state Senate.
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