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Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Illinois Lottery celebrating 50th anniversary with Mag Mile disco party
The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary Thursday with a disco party on the Mag Mile!The event will feature a live DJ, interactive photo booth, and the illinois lottery draw ball machine giving participants a chance to draw a number and win cash prizes of $500, $150 or $50 as well as instant tickets and other fun prizes. More than $10,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs.The party will also have a giant 35-foot disco ball.The Illinois Lottery event is at Pioneer Court starting at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Illinois deputy allegedly shot woman in face after ordering her to move pot of water
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black woman shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home and then discouraged his partner from trying to save her, authorities said Thursday.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Coaches Football Fridays – New Berlin Pretzels
Coaches Football Fridays is a segment we started back in 2020 and will pick up for a second season this year. DP sits down with a coaching staff from the Sangamo or CS8 and talks coaching strategy, conferences and plenty more. Episode three is with the New Berlin Pretzels.
Real estate transfers in Adams County from July 8-12, 2024
Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Robert D. Yoder and Luella V. Yoder of Jonesville, Va., sold...
Semoball Scholar-Athlete Asher Britt takes talents to Quincy
SIKESTON, Mo. – The path to college basketball is rarely a straight line, but for Asher Britt, every challenge has been met with the same quiet intensity: a refusal to fail. From a season-ending injury to balancing a demanding academic workload, the newly minted Semoball Scholar-Athlete has consistently found ways to overcome obstacles and excel both on and off the court. Now, that determination has earned him a spot with the Quincy University basketball program, where he'll look to prove that his tenacious work ethic and keen understanding of the game can translate to success at the next level.
QPD Blotter for July 17, 2024
Earl J. Bryant, 53, Quincy, Retail Theft at 837 Jefferson St. 113. James Venus Jr., 64, homeless for Trespassing at 405 Vermont St. NTA 128. Ryan M. Miller, 20, Payson, FTA Expired Registration at N. 20th St. and Broadway St. 186. Tyler R. Arbet, 28, 401 Cherry St., Disregard Stop...
Quincy welcomes Tenaska's $450M energy project
Quincy, IL (KHQA) — Big news comes to Quincy as Tenaska announced its plans to develop a new energy storage project in Quincy. In a press conference with Mayor Mike Troup, the senior director of development at Tenaska, Jarrod Pitts, officially announced the company's plans to develop the 300-megawatt project.
Exhibition by Quincy Artists Guild to be on display Aug 3-9 at Cheryl Loatsch Studio
QUINCY — Artwork by Quincy Artists Guild members will be on display Saturday through Friday, Aug. 3-9, at the Cheryl Loatsch Studio, 334 S. 48th. A variety of artwork with media such as oils, watercolors and pastels will be on display. Regular viewing hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Illinois Fighting Illini football rankings in College Football 25: Full list of player ratings
Fans of the Illinois football team can play as the Fighting Illini with the release this week of the popular console video game College Football 25. The last time EA Sports released a college football video game was 2013 with NCAA Football 14. Back then, gamers couldn't play as Nathan Scheelhaase: Instead, QB #2 was under center for the Illini.
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