Hello Quincy! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Footloose matinees, a nature night hike, and Minecraft club + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Street upgrades move ahead: Quincy City Council approved the first design phase for Locust Street reconstruction, a $7.5 million project with 80 percent federal funding, including lead line replacements. North 36th Street resurfacing advanced -- see the street plan.
Future conservation leader: Pittsfield High School’s Taylor Graham received the Illinois Conservation Foundation’s $2,000 Brent Manning Memorial Scholarship and plans to attend Quincy University, teaching ethical hunting, fishing and trapping -- meet the scholarship winner.
More chances to catch it: Quincy Community Theatre extended its Footloose run, adding two matinees to meet demand. Tickets went on sale Tuesday, June 23. Expect dance energy from Ren McCormack and a local cast -- see the extended show details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Salad bar supremacy: Craving comfort without cooking? Kelly's nails that sweet spot with steaks and seafood, plus a build-your-own salad situation that graduates into hot sides and a dessert corner. Grab a patio table if the weather cooperates, then pretend you planned this win all week.
New week, new cravings: Seoul 2 Soul Bistro keeps Quincy fed with rotating dinner and late-night menus, plus a legit sake lineup and Asian beers like Makku. Add it to your this-week plans when you want something flavorful, cozy, and not the same-old.
Need a flipper fix? Remember The Pinball Joint when the midweek slump hits. It’s a no-fuss spot to chase multiballs, trade high scores with friends, and relive that glorious quarter-eating chaos... great for a quick brain reset or an easy night out in town.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👶 Baby Time @ Quincy Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Whether your tiny human is brand-new or already plotting an escape crawl, this lap-sit storytime rolls out books, rhymes, and songs for babies 0 to 16 months, with parents or caregivers in tow. Consider it bonding, bounces, and a reason to wear real pants.
🧒 Preschool Time @ Quincy Public Library | Thursday (6/25) at 10:00 AM – Preschool Time is a 45-minute library session with thematic books, music, and more. Designed for ages 3 and up, but everyone’s invited, including your coffee. Consider it structured fun for the kids, a brief, blessed exhale for you, and free.
📖 Summer Read Superstar: Guest Reader Storytime @ Quincy Public Library | Friday (6/26) at 10:00 AM – Summer Read brings special guest readers to QPL for kid-friendly storytime, free and open to everyone. Let someone else keep the voices straight while you enjoy the AC, a few peaceful pages, and the smug glow of wholesome parenting. Seats go fast.
🎷 Blues In The District @ Washington Park | Friday (6/26) at 5:30 PM – Nothing beats live blues in Washington Park, especially when Misty Blues rolls in for the District’s free series. Pack lawn chairs, snacks, a cooler, and gossip, skip the tents, park the kids at the southwest fun zone, then wander to State Street for After Blues.
🌙 Nature Night Hike @ Nature Trails East | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 PM – Quincy's new nature trails off Kochs Lane are going nocturnal with a guided hike, fireflies at peak glow, and a campfire with s'mores. Think quiet paths, crisp night air, and just enough adventure to justify the sensible shoes. Bedtime can wait, the crickets called.
🐶 Normal CornBelters @ QU Baseball Stadium | Sunday (6/28) at 5:30 PM – Quincy Doggy Paddlers host the Normal CornBelters at QU Baseball Stadium, and yes, both names are gloriously real. Expect small-town swagger, steady pitching, and a seventh-inning stretch that feels like a neighborhood reunion, with popcorn, polite heckling, and the occasional foul ball keeping you honest.
🎮 Minecraft Club @ Quincy Public Library | Tuesday (6/30) at 3:30 PM – QPL is launching its first Minecraft Club, an unstructured after-school hang where kids can decompress and build worlds together on the library’s Nintendo Switch Lites. Consider it supervised screen time, socializing, and creativity, with your living room spared the pixelated chaos for once.
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07 — The Quincy report Weather forecastToday — High: 83°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 16%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West wind 0 to 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 82°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 57%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThis 3-story Prairie style home by Ernest Wood pairs historic character with serious updates in the central historic district. Set on 1.5 lots, it offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, two inviting porches, and glowing landscaping. Inside, wide rooms, a stylish kitchen, a hidden pantry, fireplaces, zoned HVAC, and a carriage house with bath add extra charm.
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