The Quincy Memorial Bridge is one of the region's worst bridges according to the annual report from the American Road and Transportation Builder's Association.
By the year 2028 it is hoped that there will be a new bridge up across the Mississippi River replacing the Quincy Memorial Bridge. What is not known is just where will the new bridge join Quincy.
The Moonlight Ride for Hunger takes place this Saturday evening in Quincy. The ride consists of three different courses for adults, and a kids ride for youth ages 10-15.
According to their Web site:
The Moonlight Ride for Hunger is a family-friendly community event that benefits the Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry...
Representatives from McDonald's and the city of Quincy broke ground on the new Golden Arches site at 48th and Broadway this morning.
The new McDonald's is slated to open in June of this year. It will have double drive-thru and the ability to seat about 70 customers...
The Illinois Department of Transportation will be holding a public hearing on improvements for the Quincy Memorial Bridge. That meeting will be tonight (Tuesday) from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kroc Community Center at 405 Vermont in Quincy.