I was talking with some friends about The Forum, Catacombs and Puzzles Bar. They were some of the hot spots to go at night when I first moved to Quincy. Then the name of The Barn came up. I vaguely remember that place
If the city of Quincy, Illinois, ever had an adopted child, chances are very good her name would be Ella Cain.
Ask most anyone from Quincy about “Baby Ella” and their faces light up. Words like “miracle” and “courage” are usually brought into the conversation
The top ten list of endangered historic places was announced today by Landmarks Illinois at a press conference held in Springfield and Quincy has one of the sites on the list. That site is the historic Newcomb Hotel at 4th and Maine Streets in Quincy.
A Quincy baseball legend who won 114 games as a Major League pitcher between 1934 and 1948 is featured prominently in the Jackie Robinson biographical movie '42'; but unfortunately -- and inaccurately -- he's not portrayed in the best light
The Quincy Exchange Club will be hosting the Annual Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Quincy on May 25th and 26th. The time to sign up 4-person teams to play in the event is now.
How about something a little different to do?
The City of Quincy's Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony will be held on Friday, April 26th at 1:30pm at Quincy University's North Campus at the Connie Niemann Center for Music.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and as a part of their "Nurturing Children Campaign" Transitions of Western Illinois is sponsoring a Family Fun Carnival this Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon.
A great night of comedy is lined up for this Friday, April 26, at The State Room
There will be a Neighborhood Watch meeting on Thursday, April 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey. Sgt. Duane Long with the Quincy Police Department will be in attendance to address questions or concerns about personal protection/firearms.
