Illinois

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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Welcome Inn property sold for $500,000; tax document shows new owners say intended future use is for hotel

QUINCY — Nearly three months after a fire decimated the main lobby building, the Welcome Inn property at 200 Maine is under new ownership. ...

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Real estate transfers in Pike County for June 1-15, 2025

Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction ...

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‘The Corner’ marks turning point for Quincy’s McClain brothers, now screenwriting duo with film debut on Sunday

QUINCY — It’s been nearly 35 years since Dan McClain was removed from the movie theater of the Quincy Town Center (known then as ...

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