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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

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Former QHS standout charged in betting scandal

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Freedom Caucus on Pritzker urging $800 million in budget cuts: 'We told you so'

(The Center Square) – For weeks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has boasted about his proposed 2025 budget as being balanced, but it appears that the numbers aren’t adding up. Republicans are saying, "We told you so."

Race-based, higher ed funding formula advocates want state to cover student costs

(The Center Square) – A new, more "equitable" higher education funding formula being discussed at the Illinois statehouse would transfer student costs such as tuition to taxpayers.

Illinois quick hits: Chicago Teachers Union demands estimated at $50 billion

Chicago Teachers Union demands estimated at $50 billion

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Wife of Army soldier detained in Russia previously retained divorce lawyer, not aware of his travels: attorney

A U.S. Army soldier being detained in Russia traveled there after being involved in an extra-marital affair, his wife's attorney said Thursday.

Colorado woman's attempt to steal truck thwarted by her inability to drive stick shift: police

Amber Davis, 26, was arrested after she couldn't drive the stick shift truck she tried to steal. She had just been released from jail the day before, the Boulder Police Department said.

Bodies of missing hikers recovered, identified after disappearing on hike up California's highest peak: report

The bodies of two hikers who went missing while climbing California's tallest peak were recovered following a 24-hour search-and-rescue effort, authorities confirmed to the Fresno Bee.

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$30K for pizza? No wonder nearly one-third of workers reject SEIU HCII union

Not even one-quarter of SEIU HCII’s spending is on representing workers – which should be its main priority. Yet dozens of its own employees make six-figure salaries and it has increased its spending on politics by nearly 9%. Oh, yeah: plus spent over $30,000 at a pizza parlor.

Chicago Teachers Union cutting class to lobby Springfield lawmakers

The Chicago Teachers Union is directing members to skip class during the school day to lobby state lawmakers in Springfield. Union members will be seeking more taxes at taxpayer expense.

Red-light cameras take another $500M from Illinois drivers in 5 years

Local governments generated $500 million from red-light camera tickets since 2019, with Chicago alone collecting $223.8 million. Total since 2008: $1.56 billion.

Chicago Kilwins owner named small businessperson of the year

Jackie Jackson has repeatedly helped people understand what it means to be an entrepreneur in Chicago, from crime to the pandemic to taxes. But being able to create jobs keeps her going and is why she was named businessperson of the year.