Adams County

When the stay-at-home order was put into place, the Quincy Fire Department stepped up to read bedtime stories to kiddos who just needed a little fun, and something to do. Well, the QFD will be bringing those bedtime stories back for a few dates in October and December.

Lace up those sneakers and start training, The 41st Annual Quincy YMCA Turkey Run will happen this year, but like everything else in 2020 it will be a virtual race.

Traditional haunted houses are off-limits in Illinois under the state's reopening plan. The show may go on for trick-or-treaters though, and that's something to celebrate for sure.

Fall is the time to give thanks and to share our bounty, and rarely has the need been greater than in this pandemic.

The Illinois Department of Health will be hosting a drive-thru/walk-up COVID testing event this week.

The annual Quincy Humane Society Mutt Strut is a green light for 2020, but like many other events will look a little different.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Veterans Parade scheduled for November in Quincy has been canceled.

Flu season will be here before you know it, and now is the time to get ready. The Adams County Health Department (ACHD) along with the Illinois Department of Health are highly recommending everyone 6 months or older receive a flu shot this year, and the ACHD is making it a easier for the community.

When I received the email about ALL Quincy Public School students receiving free lunch through December 31, 2020, I had to read it twice.

Due to the rise in case of COVID-19 in Adams County, the organizers for the Quincy Fireworks show has decided to cancel the show scheduled for weekend.