WIU president search nears end
Western Illinois University is taking the next steps in the search for the school’s next…
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Iowa election officials remind voters of registration deadlines
Lee County election officials said Saturday is…
Fort Madison council to discuss special election to fill council seats
One item on Fort Madison’s city council agenda…
Drive-thru job fair scheduled for Wednesday
Economic development officials are reminding Lee…
Resurgence mitigations to take effect in Southern Illinois (Region 5)
Gov. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of…
Boil order issued for some Quincy residents near Riverview Park
The City of Quincy issued a notification of water…
QU receives six-figure endowment gift in memory of John Mahoney
Quincy University announced Monday that it has…
Audit finds Gov. Reynolds’ use of $21M in relief funds “not allowable,” staff payroll called “questionable”
In a news release Monday, Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand and the Treasury’s Inspector General found the misuse of pandemic relief funds for the state’s…
Second round of capital funding announced to further Illinois broadband expansion
STAUNTON, Ill. (WGEM) — Gov. JB Pritzker reported Monday that the state is releasing $50 million in funding for the second round of matching grants…
Adams Co. reports 15th COVID-19 related death, 45 new cases
QUINCY (WGEM) — The Adams County Heath Department reported the county’s 15th COVID-19 related death and 45 new test-positive cases of COVID-19 on…
Possible COVID-19 exposure at Pittsfield bar
This Pike County Health Department (PCHD) reported Monday a potential for COVID-19 exposure at a large gathering that took place on October…
Three arrested following reported shootout in Quincy
Police have released information about a reported shoot out on Sunday night in Quincy.…
Safety tips before you plug in your space heaters to stay warm
As the weather gets colder, local fire officials want to remind residents to be careful when using space…
Fall Pickin’ Days wraps up
An event that usually brings people from all over the Tri-States together, participants said they weighed the safety risks of the coronavirus against…
Semi overturns on I-72, two injured
Illinois State Police said two people were injured after a tractor trailer traveling westbound on Interstate 72 in Pike County, Illinois, overturned…
Hannibal woman killed after pulling in front of train
HANNIBAL (WGEM) — A Hannibal woman died after she pulled into the path of a train late Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway…
McDonough County announces COVID-19 outbreak, public exposures
MACOMB (WGEM) — The McDonough County Health Department announced a COVID-19 outbreak and public exposures at a local business on Sunday. Officials…