Illinois

Housing funding cut in Illinois budget as homelessness increases

Article Summary Illinois fiscal year 2026 budget reduced funding for programs serving homeless people by more than $14 million from the previous year. JB ...

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QFD responds to Saturday afternoon house fire

Quincy At around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, the Quincy Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 617 College. Due to the high ...

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USA pool championships return to Quincy July 6-12

Quincy The Masters USA National Men’s and Masters USA National Women’s Pool Championships, which will take place from July 6–12, have been announced by ...

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Illinois to roll out direct admissions program for most state universities

Chicago If they have good enough marks, Illinois students can get admitted to most state universities without having to fill out applications. On Monday, ...

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Illinois’ soil conservation funding stagnates amid recent high-profile dust storm

The spring field Dust storms in the Midwest are caused by three primary factors: a lot of loose soil, dry farmland, and powerful winds. ...

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Mansell says ‘it’s hard to put into words’ what Quincy Derby means to Super Kids participants

Quincy Tuesday was more than just a celebration of the 21st Quincy Derby champions’ on-track achievements. They paid respect to the spirit. The Madison ...

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Mansell says ‘it’s hard to put into words’ what Quincy Derby means to Super Kids participants

Quincy They did more Tuesday than merely honor the on-track accomplishments of this year s winners of the 21st Quincy Derby. They honored the ...

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Tracy running for re-election in 50th Senate District, vows to continue fight against Pritzker policies

Quincy On Tuesday, Jil Tracy, a Republican from Quincy, declared her intention to compete for reelection to the Illinois Senate in the 50th District. ...

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McCartney, Gerard to represent Quincy at Miss Illinois competition in Marion on June 24-28

Quincy Quincy, Miss Molly Gerard, the teen of Miss Quincy, and Matti McCartney will represent Quincy at the Miss Illinois and Miss Illinois Teen ...

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Public art honoring drum and bugle corps to be dedicated Saturday at Illinois Veterans Home

QUINCY – On Saturday, June 21, at 1 p.m., Friends of the Drum and Bugle Corps, under the direction of Dennis Koch and in ...

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