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If We Gain Sky West, Could We Lose an Amtrak Train?
If We Gain Sky West, Could We Lose an Amtrak Train?
If We Gain Sky West, Could We Lose an Amtrak Train?
By now you have heard that the City of Quincy is reviewing options for air service for Quincy. Basically, it came down to Sky West or Boutique Airlines. The initial choice was Boutique Air but the City Council had second thoughts and has recommended Sky West to the U.S. Department of Transportation for approval. This decision may have other ramifications.
Ever Wonder How the Amtrak Train Turns Around in West Quincy? Here’s Your Answer
Ever Wonder How the Amtrak Train Turns Around in West Quincy? Here’s Your Answer
Ever Wonder How the Amtrak Train Turns Around in West Quincy? Here’s Your Answer
Each and every day there are two Amtrak trains that serve the Quincy area with trips to and from Chicago. The Illinois Zephyr leaves Quincy at 6:12 mornings and returns each night at 10:23. The Carl Sandburg departs Quincy each night at 5:30 and arrives in Chicago at 9:58. That train then returns the next morning at 7:35 from Chicago and arrives in Quincy at 12:03 p.m. With both train routes endin
Can We Quit Messing With The Clocks? The Big Dog’s Top 10 Reasons to Leave The Clocks Alone
Can We Quit Messing With The Clocks? The Big Dog’s Top 10 Reasons to Leave The Clocks Alone
Can We Quit Messing With The Clocks? The Big Dog’s Top 10 Reasons to Leave The Clocks Alone
This Sunday we messed with the clocks again as we “Sprang Forward” one hour into Standard Time. So at 2 a.m. Sunday we moved the clocks to 3 and lost an hour. Most of us were sleeping so we actually lost an hour sleep which is the hour we gained last November. It would be nice if we just left the clocks alone.  With that said, here are my top 10 reasons to leave the clocks alone.
Quincy to Keep Both Amtrak Trains for Now
Quincy to Keep Both Amtrak Trains for Now
Quincy to Keep Both Amtrak Trains for Now
As the continued budget crisis for the State of Illinois continues to drag on, the concerns of many state agencies grows. How much longer can they continue to operate without the state funding  needed? That concern has been hanging over the heads of all of the cities along the state supported Amtrak routes in Illinois especially the two routes serving Quincy daily.
Time to Expand Amtrak Routes to Hannibal and the West
Time to Expand Amtrak Routes to Hannibal and the West
Time to Expand Amtrak Routes to Hannibal and the West
It has been over a year ago when the Quincy Herald Whig, in their Five on Five feature, asked the question “Is Amtrak Passenger Rail Service Between Hannibal and Quincy a Good Idea?” The consensus over a year ago was that it is a good idea. I agreed then and I still agree now. Last year a group in Hannibal was looking into the feasibility of developing passenger rail service from Hannibal to Quinc
The Big Dog’s Top Ten Purchases With a $1000 Ticketmaster Gift Card
The Big Dog’s Top Ten Purchases With a $1000 Ticketmaster Gift Card
The Big Dog’s Top Ten Purchases With a $1000 Ticketmaster Gift Card
If you have purchased baseball or concert tickets, most likely you went through Ticketmaster to get them. Well Y101 Radio did the same thing, except instead of buying something, we are giving it away to someone. That someone can buy what they want and that person might as well be you. How much you ask? Well, how about $1,000?!
Pets Now Allowed on The Illinois Zephyr and Carl Sandburg
Pets Now Allowed on The Illinois Zephyr and Carl Sandburg
Pets Now Allowed on The Illinois Zephyr and Carl Sandburg
Amtrak travelers between Chicago and Quincy will now be allowed to take small cats and dogs with them for $25 in the first test in the nation of what could become a system wide pets-on-board Amtrak policy. The Illinois Zephyr and Carl Sandburg trains will be the first Amtrak testing grounds for the service.

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