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Quincy School Board

Adams County

Quincy School Board extends superintendent search

QUINCY -- The Quincy School Board is extending its search for a new superintendent by two weeks. The board wants to match candidate expectations with the district’s priorities. Board members held second-round interviews in January, then continued talks with the finalists. During those talks, School Board President Shelley Arns said finalists wanted more pay than the district had budgeted. She said the district was ready to offer more than the roughly $200,000 paid to the previous superintendent. Even with that […]

todayFebruary 5, 2026 113 4 7

weather tree

FarmWeekNow

After calm start, active weather to return to Illinois

(FarmWeekNow) -- February weather began quietly for Illinois, but that is set to change later this month. “We don’t have a lot going on this week,” said DTN agriculture meteorologist John Baranick during a Tuesday guest spot on RFD Radio. “You’re looking at temperatures for the next couple of days in the 20s and 30s across the state.” After that, temperatures in the 30s and 40s will end the week, before readings possibly climb into the 50s. “It’s not going […]

todayFebruary 5, 2026 60 1 2

Nokomis Public Library

Illinois

Nokomis Public Library news bulletin

NOKOMIS -- Lincoln Land Community College will be at the Nokomis Public Library next week. Representatives will be present at an informational table to answer any questions from prospective students. Representatives will be able to discuss general information about the college, degree and certificate programs, advisory and financial aid appointments, and more. LLCC will be at the library on Tuesday, February 10, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Coffee and Crafts returns After the cancellation of the event last month […]

todayFebruary 5, 2026 86 7 5

voter registration

Illinois

Residents reminded to update voter registration

HILLSBORO -- The Montgomery County Clerk’s Office reminds voters that their voter registration information must be up-to-date to avoid problems or delays in voting in the upcoming primary. Excluding grace period registration and voting, the last day for registration or transfer of voter registration is Tuesday, February 17. Montgomery County residents who are at least 17 years old on or before the primary are eligible to register. (The rule only applies if the voter will become 18 on or before […]

todayJanuary 26, 2026 134 12 15

Alton Steel Inc.

Breaking News

BREAKING: Alton Steel to cease operations

ALTON -- Alton Steel Inc. has announced that it will cease operations effective the week of January 26, 2026. The closure will impact approximately 253 employees, plus contractors and vendors. The company will work with state workforce development agencies, local employers, and other regional manufacturers to assist employees in finding new employment opportunities. This would include outreach to the U.S. Steel facility in Granite City. Fortunately, all employee 401(k) accounts remain secure and accessible. After nearly 25 years of steel […]

todayJanuary 26, 2026 199 10 10

Quincy Shootout basketball

Adams County

No Quincy Shootout on Saturday

QUINCY -- The annual classic known as the Quincy Shootout will be operating under an abbreviated schedule due to inclement winter weather. Don't fret - there will be games tipping off on Friday under a scaled-down schedule. Games will be tipping off at different times from Blue Devil Gym, The Pit, and John Wood Community College. Tournament organizer Eric Stratman announced late Thursday that the event will not take place on Saturday, factoring in freezing temperatures and the looming winter […]

todayJanuary 23, 2026 128 5 8

University of Illinois

Illinois

University of Illinois System to increase tuition

CHAMPAIGN -- Educational costs for incoming undergraduate students at the University of Illinois System will increase in the upcoming academic year. The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois System voted to increase tuition on Thursday at all three campuses: Chicago, Springfield, and the main campus in Urbana-Champaign. This comes after not changing tuition rates for in-state students for nearly 15 years. "Every year, it’s a heroic task to do this," said University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen […]

todayJanuary 17, 2026 119 1 2

Amazon HUB

Illinois

Amazon HUB changes for Nokomis area

NOKOMIS -- Operational changes will be taking place for Amazon HUB operations in the Nokomis area later this month. An announcement by Amazon on Friday morning revealed that those changes will apply as of Wednesday, January 28. Current Amazon HUB operations have required delivery runs from the Amazon distribution facility in Pekin. Operations are shifting for the Pekin facility, due to two new distribution centers in Illinois for Quincy and Springfield. Changes also applied to a newer facility in Terre […]

todayJanuary 16, 2026 135 9 14

certified food protection managers class exam Illinois Extension

Illinois

Illinois Extension to offer certified food protection manager class, exam

HILLSBORO -- The University of Illinois Extension office in Montgomery County will be offering the state-mandated Certified Food Protection Managers class and exam. The Illinois Department of Public Health Food Sanitation Code requires food service establishments to be under the operational supervision of a certified food protection manager. Certificates need renewal every five years, and class attendance is mandatory to sit for the exam. The two-day course will take place on Feb. 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 […]

todayJanuary 15, 2026 95 11 9

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