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Feds Seek Nearly 6 Years in Prison For Madigan’s ‘Henchman’ Mike McClain

Feds Seek Nearly 6 Years in Prison For Madigan’s ‘Henchman’ Mike McClain

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Michael McClain, 77, a former Illinois representative lobbyist for Commonwealth Edison, was convicted of bribery conspiracy and willfully falsifying the utility giant’s books as part of the “ComEd Four” trial in 2023.See the Story

Doggy Paddlers Drop Doubleheader to Hoots

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Doggy Paddlers Drop Doubleheader to Hoots

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QUINCY – The Doggy Paddlers and O’Fallon Hoots have met five times this season with the Hoots taking three of those matchups ahead of Tuesday’s double header in the Gem City with the Doggy Paddlers in the middle of a…See the Story

Brooklyn Park Mayor’s Planned African Vacation Turns Into Sister-City Trip Debate

Quincy, Illinois · Quincy

Brooklyn Park Mayor’s Planned African Vacation Turns Into Sister-City Trip Debate

Brooklyn Park is exploring a possible trade mission with its sister cities in Udu, Nigeria and Kakata, Liberia.See the Story

David H. Windoffer — Duker & Haugh – Muddy River News

David H. Windoffer, age 70, of Payson, died on Monday, July 14, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on April 5, 1955 in Quincy, the son of Paul & Virginia (Cramsey) Windoffer. He married Linda Dietrich on June 28, 1975. She survives. Mr. Windoffer was a graduate of Payson High School and the John Wood Community College Ag Center. He was a machinist in the Quincy area for many years. David was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church. He was an …Quincy, Illinois · Quincy Read Article

DAILY DIRT: Alphabetically speaking, there are a lot of selections between AC/DC and ZZ Top – Muddy River News

Daily Dirt for July 16, 2025 Yes, I chose Monkees for my “M” selection. And I’m proud of it … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,344 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A friend sent me a note other day, asking if I could come up with a major band/group for every letter of the alphabet. At first, I thought it sounded like a tough task, but once I got started it actually became a lot of fun. For the most part, the problem was narrowing down …Quincy, Illinois · Quincy Read Article

Riverfront water main break update – Muddy River News

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Dottie Kelly to perform at Blues in the District Friday, July 25 – Muddy River News

QUINCY — Blues In The District, a beloved tradition in Quincy, draws music lovers together to celebrate the soulful, emotional and electrifying sounds of the Blues. Dottie Kelly will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 25, in Washington Park. Kelly, a talented soul singer, began singing in a Baptist church, where she discovered and nurtured her vocal talent. Inspired by her aunt, renowned Ft. Lauderdale singer Betty Padgett, Kelly starte…Music · Quincy Read Article

Fugitive of the Week

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The Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers needs your help apprehending a fugitive. Chad A. Gainey, 40, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department as of Monday for failure to return from furlough.Quincy, Illinois · Quincy Read Article

Humane Society celebrates anniversary with Sunday event

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QUINCY — Quincy Humane Society will kick off its 145th anniversary with a Sunday celebration.Humane Society · Quincy Read Article

University of Arkansas pitcher with Quincy ties is drafted by Giants in eighth round

QUINCY — The University of Arkansas baseball program’s record-setting day in the 2025 MLB draft included a pitcher with Quincy ties being selected. Ben Bybee, a 6-foot-6, 230-pound junior right-hander, was selected in the eighth round Monday by the San Francisco Giants. He was one of 11 Razorbacks selected in the 20-round draft, which tied the program’s single-draft record. Bybee is the son of 1990 Quincy High School graduate Kevin Bybee, who wa…San Francisco Giants · Quincy Read Article

Former QND, QU pitcher Griffin Kirn drafted by Athletics

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QUINCY -- Former Quincy University and Quincy Notre Dame southpaw Griffin Kirn got the phone call he was waiting for.Athletics · Quincy Read Article

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