Illinois' top doctor comes to Quincy is support of cigarette tax increase

QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) -- The cost of cigarettes in Illinois could soon be going up by a dollar, but could increasing the tax help save health care in the state? Wednesday, Illinois' top doctor, the Director
http://www.wgem.com/story/18608459/illinois-top-doctor-travels-to-quincy-is-support-of-cigarette-tax-increase

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:53:31 -0700

Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois & Missouri News, SportsStories set to appear in Thursday's edition of The Herald-Whig

LEMON RESIGNS: Lonny Lemon, superintendent of the Quincy School District for the past four years, announced his resignation Wednesday night.
http://www.whig.com/story/18612989/stories-set-to-appear-in-thursdays-edition-of-the-herald-whig

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 05:16:25 -0700

Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois & Missouri News, SportsStories set to appear in Wednesday's edition of The Herald-Whig

FINANCE COMMITTEE: All students at five Quincy schools will receive free breakfasts and lunches next school year -- regardless of their family's income level.
http://www.whig.com/story/18602152/stories-set-to-appear-in-the-wednesday-edition-of-the-herald-whig

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 05:16:25 -0700

Gas prices on the rise for the holiday weekend

QUINCY, IL (WGEM) -- Gas prices jumped 21 cents a gallon in some places Tuesday in Quincy. And with Memorial Day weekend coming up, drivers are taking a closer look at their travel plans.
http://www.wgem.com/story/18607893/gas-prices-on-the-rise-for-the-holiday-weekend

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 13:53:34 -0700

Quincy could lose $3 million in funding if a new Illinois proposal is approved

QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) -- A new proposal in the state of Illinois to help fund teacher pensions has Quincy City leaders concerned. The city could be forced to cut about three million dollars worth of services
http://www.wgem.com/story/18430914/quincy-could-lose-3-million-in-funding-in-pension-plan-is-approved

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 19:37:51 -0700

Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois & Missouri News, SportsStories appearing in Tuesday's edition

IL XGR: With the prospect of working through the Memorial Day weekend, Illinois legislators do not know what shape the state budget will take or how the pension and Medicaid problems will be solved.
http://www.whig.com/story/18580820/stories-appearing-in-tuesdays-edition

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 06:01:25 -0700

Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois & Missouri News, SportsStories expected to appear in Friday's editions

PENSION IMPACT: Public safety in Quincy would take the majority of the hits if the Illinois Legislature agrees to direct local government dollars to pay for teacher pensions. This includes the shuttering of two fire stations and laying off 18 firefighters and seven police officers.
http://www.whig.com/story/18553444/stories-expected-to-appear-in-fridays-editions

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 05:46:30 -0700

Quincy Notre Dame remains perfect after 4-1 win over Alton Marquette

EDWARDSVILLE • A second-half strategy change by the Quincy Notre Dame girls soccer team turned out to be the right move Tuesday night.
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/girls-soccer/3630f672-a47b-11e1-952a-001a4bcf6878.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 17:15:00 -0700

Five Quincy schools to receive free lunches

Students at five Quincy schools will receive two free meals a day -- regardless of their family's income level.
http://www.connecttristates.com/news/story.aspx?id=757291

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 04:54:47 -0700

Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois & Missouri News, SportsReller's single gives Blue Devils walk-off victory

In the words of Quincy High School softball coach Eric Hoke, Hannah Reller's first two singles Tuesday were "snot rockets." Her third single wasn't hit as hard. But it was even more important.
http://www.whig.com/story/18600388/rellers-single-gives-blue-devils-walk-off-victory

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 23:16:31 -0700