🌱 Which Quincy homes are coming down under the Fix or Flatten program?
Quincy, Illinois Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Quincy! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Quincy homes are coming down under the Fix or Flatten program?
- What Quincy’s looser police chief requirements mean for who gets the badge
- Miss Quincy’s big win: what Shelby Rose’s gown victory could signal
Also on today's calendar: Quincy Artists Guild Meeting and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
- Sunday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Quincy city council approves demolition of three homes through Fix or Flatten; more soon to be on the way (khqa.com) — Quincy City Council has approved demolishing three long-vacant, unsafe homes on North Fifth Street, College Avenue, and Madison Street through the city’s Fix or Flatten program. Officials say removing these derelict properties will improve safety and relieve nearby neighbors, with more demolitions potentially up for a vote as soon as next Monday. 
2. No advanced degree needed in expanded Quincy police chief search (muddyrivernews.com) — Quincy’s Fire and Police Commission has dropped advanced degree requirements in its search for the next police chief, opening the job to more QPD officers who’ve completed probation. Commissioners will interview three outside interim chief candidates Monday while preparing a multi-step process, including public meet-and-greets, to choose a permanent leader as Chief Adam Yates retires July 20.
3. Quincy's Shelby Rose wins Miss Illinois preliminary evening gown competition (muddyrivernews.com) — Quincy’s own Miss Quincy, Shelby Rose, has won the preliminary evening gown competition at the Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant in Marion, boosting her visibility as she continues competing in interview, talent, and on-stage question. Supported by the Miss Quincy Scholarship Program, she says the gown’s rose details reflect her personal adoption story and make the honor especially meaningful.
4. New Ducks Unlimited president sees role as 'a promise' for the future (whig.com) — Quincy resident and retired Blessing Hospital pathologist Rex Schulz has just been elected president of Ducks Unlimited, bringing national conservation leadership experience back to a community where the group already has an active chapter. He plans to travel widely, grow membership and fundraising, and keep pushing the organization to conserve a million acres of wetlands each year while emphasizing family, faith, finances, and fun for volunteers.
5. Midwest Residents Are Quietly Shifting Their Leisure Habits Online (muddyrivernews.com) — Residents in Quincy and nearby river towns are increasingly spending weekend evenings on streaming, mobile games, and even offshore online casinos instead of local bars, bowling alleys, and theaters. Local businesses are responding with hybrid in-person and digital offerings as they adapt to changing leisure habits shaped by on-demand entertainment and widespread smartphone use.
📸 Around Quincy
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★ Featured events ★
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A Taste of Ireland →
Oakley-Lindsay Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza #237, Quincy
7:30 pm
Tuesday June 16
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Other local events
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Fishing Rodeo
Quincy Park District 1231 Bonansinga Drive, Quincy, IL 62301
12:30 pm -
Summer Adventure Johnson Park
Quincy Park District 1231 Bonansinga Drive, Quincy, IL 62301
8:30 am -
Quincy Artists Guild Meeting →
Cheryl Loatsch Studio, 334 S 48th St, Quincy
9:00 am
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Monday June 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Summer League
Payson CUSD 1 Payson, IL 62360
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Cross Stitching Group →
Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey St, Quincy
10:00 am -
Cirrincione-practice
Payson CUSD 1 Payson, IL 62360
10:00 am -
Brinkman-practice
Payson CUSD 1 Payson, IL 62360
2:00 pm -
BB Open Gym
Payson CUSD 1 Payson, IL 62360
9:00 am -
Book Group: The Overstory - by Richard Powers →
Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey St, Quincy
10:00 am -
VB Open Gym
Payson CUSD 1 Payson, IL 62360
3:00 pm -
ESL Conversation Group →
Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey St, Quincy
6:30 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FOUND: A remote controller.
I believe to believe it is to led lights on a golf cart. It was found in Cambridge Estates. Let me know if you're missing one. (Nextdoor Cambridge) - I've got 3 pieces of old furniture im looking to have restored .
Greg brewer are you still available? Looking for recommendations (Nextdoor South Quincy)
- Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Fairfield Inn & Suites Quincy - Housekeeper in Quincy. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Produce Associate in Quincy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Quincy here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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