š± Whatās next for the soon-to-close On The Rail in downtown Quincy?
Quincy, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Quincy! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Whatās next for the soon-to-close On The Rail in downtown Quincy?
- Quincy man arrested in suspected arson, briefly escapes hospital custody
- How Quincy neighbors can help United Way hit its $1 million goal
Also on today's calendar: Tim Cunningham.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 87, low: 67. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Turning sunny and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. On The Rail Bar & Grill announces final week in business (muddyrivernews.com) ā On The Rail Bar & Grill in downtown Quincy is closing this Saturday, ending nearly a decade as a local spot for food, drinks, and live music. Owner Scott Edlin thanks employees and patrons, notes concerts will continue through the Gem City Concert Series, and says work is underway to redevelop the site for a new concept to keep downtown Quincy vibrant. 
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2. Quincy man arrested, charged with arson following Tuesday morning fire (whig.com) ā Quincy police arrested a 25-year-old local man on aggravated and residential arson charges after a fire early Tuesday at a Waters Court home caused only minor damage and no injuries. Investigators from QPD and QFD traced evidence to a South Sixth Street address, and authorities say the suspect briefly escaped custody at Blessing Hospital before being quickly recaptured. Ā Ā Ā
3. United Way kicks off annual campaign with $1 million goal (whig.com) ā United Way of Adams County has launched its 89th annual campaign in Quincy with a $1 million goal to support working families who are just one setback from crisis. At a kickoff event at the Quincy Boat Club, organizers stressed that local donationsānot government grantsāpower programs aimed at helping ALICE households gain stability and strengthening the wider community. Ā Ā Ā
4. Countour Airlines wants to rent cars from its Quincy Regional Airport counter (muddyrivernews.com) ā Quincy air travelers could soon rent cars directly from Contour Airlinesā counter at Quincy Regional Airport, if the City Council approves a new pilot program. Airport Director Bill Lantz says growing passenger numbers on Quincyās Chicago and Nashville routes are vital to protecting federal Essential Air Service funding, and urges residents to keep flying from their hometown airport. Ā Ā Ā
5. K of C BBQ Little Miss & Mr. and Baby contests return Aug. 16 (whig.com) ā Families in Quincy can sign up now for the K of C BBQās Little Miss & Mr. and Baby contests, celebrating their 10th year on August 16 at 700 S. 36th St. Kids from newborn to age six can dress to the āAmerican Prideā theme, enjoy stage time, and compete for crowns, while proceeds support scholarships for young women in the Quincy area. Ā Ā Ā
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Renaissance Readers: A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen ā
Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey St, Quincy
10:00 am
Tuesday August 11
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Other local events
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The Batting Cage Fall Hours Begin
Quincy Park District 1231 Bonansinga Drive, Quincy, IL 62301
3:30 pm -
Tim Cunningham ā
One: Special Event Venue, 600 Hampshire St, Quincy
7:00 pm
Monday August 10
Saturday August 29
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HS Cheer practice
Payson CUSD 1 Payson, IL 62360
4:00 pm -
Meet & Greet with The New Principals
Cusd 4 Mendon, IL 62351
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MS SB vs Pittsfield
Unity Middle School Mendon, IL 62351
4:30 pm -
Annual Quincy Boat Club Bash ā
Quincy Boat Club, 401 Bonansinga Dr, Quincy
8:00 pm -
8th Grade Midnight School
Cusd 4 Mendon, IL 62351
8:00 pm -
JFL Away Football Game
Cusd 4 Mendon, IL 62351 -
JHSB TRIANGULAR
Liberty CUSD 2 LIBERTY
10:00 am -
OSA Car Show (Ball diamond and parking lots)
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Live Music with Tim Hart ā
Pointe D'Vine, 276 IL-57, Quincy
2:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
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