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Alabama man accused of stealing over $10,000 from Quincy school

Alabama man accused of stealing over $10,000 from Quincy school

by Scott Hardy

Kim Sandegren arrested Tuesday, awaiting extradition to Adams County

Probable cause found in Canton murder case

Probable cause found in Canton murder case

by Scott Hardy

Adam Wolf could enter plea next month

Historical Society to raise $2 million for museum improvements

Historical Society to raise $2 million for museum improvements

by Mary Griffith

Goal is to have renovations done by end of 2025

Former QU tennis coach wins nearly $3 million judgement against former student

Former QU tennis coach wins nearly $3 million judgement against former student

by Scott Hardy

Brian Holzgrafe awarded $2.9 million by jury after Daniel Lozier was found liable for defamation

Trial dates set for two in 2022 Hannibal beating death

Trial dates set for two in 2022 Hannibal beating death

by Scott Hardy

Jason Anderson & Tiara Bonner will go on trial September 23

Charges dropped against Hannibal man in 2023 murder case

Charges dropped against Hannibal man in 2023 murder case

by Scott Hardy

Prosecutor says that charges against Braden Chestnutt have been re-filed in Marion County

City Council approves Cheyne re-appointment to Fire & Police Board

City Council approves Cheyne re-appointment to Fire & Police Board

by Scott Hardy

Approves promotion of Tairu Zhong to Interim Director of Quincy Regional Airport

Hannibal schools announce budget shortfall

Hannibal schools announce budget shortfall

by Scott Hardy

Board says they'll freeze hiring in wake of $3.3 million shortfall

Webb says no to Hannibal schools

Webb says no to Hannibal schools

by Scott Hardy

Hannibal Board says Dr. Susan Johnson will stay on for next year

Gambling charges against Brock dropped

Gambling charges against Brock dropped

by Scott Hardy

Former QHS standout charged in betting scandal

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Illinois quick hits: USPS pauses consolidations; cicadas are here

USPS pauses consolidations

GOP lawmakers: 'Outrageous' CTU members 'bully' lawmakers for more money

(The Center Square) – Starting their Wednesday off with doughnuts and red T-shirts, members of the Chicago Teachers Union rolled their way into Springfield to demand more state taxpayer funding.

Measure banning wildlife hunt contests passes Illinois House

(The Center Square) – A measure that seeks to ban wildlife hunting contests and penalize hunters participating in them with misdemeanors passed the Illinois House Wednesday.

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Remembering police officers who lost their lives on duty last year

A recent report shows a 60% increase in police officers killed in the line of duty since 2018. These are eight stories of those who lost their lives while on duty last year.

Remains of 17-year-old soldier killed in Korean War identified

The remains of 17-year-old Army Pfc. Thomas A. Smith — who was killed in the Korean War — have been identified, and will be buried in his hometown of Grant, Michigan.

Delaware woman fatally shot after crime spree entails interstate police chase, 2 shootouts

A 23-year-old Delaware woman was fatally shot after leading police on a pursuit that triggered two separate shootouts and took them across the Pennsylvania border.

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Chicago Teachers Union cuts class to lobby, costing taxpayers up to $141K

Chicagoans could end up paying between $93K and $141K to cover the cost of substitutes for the roughly 650 Chicago Public School teachers and staff who lobbied lawmakers May 15 in Springfield.

Chicago Teachers Union in Springfield seeking more cash when they already get a lot

Chicago Public Schools teachers traveled May 15 to Springfield for a “day of action” to ask for $1.1 billion in additional state funding. CPS already spends the second-most per student of Illinois’ 10 largest school districts.

Recap: 1 year of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, watch out in Year 2

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson took office on May 15, 2023. One year later, none of the $800 million in new taxes have passed. But expect a big taxpayer impact during his second year: he’s negotiating a contract with his former employer, the Chicago Teachers Union.

Vallas: Mayor Johnson’s 1st year delivers the mayhem he promised

Mayor Brandon Johnson hits the one-year mark May 15, showing voters he is exactly who he said he was. That’s turning out to be bad for Chicago. Here’s how.