November 26, 2024

The Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) and the Quincy AreaVocational Technical Center (QAVTC) are proud to announce the Jobs in the Gym event, aimed athelping area high school students explore career pathways and connect with local employers. Thisevent, formerly known as Careers in the Commons, took place on November 20, 2024, in theQuincy High… More

November 18, 2024

QUINCY — The unofficial return of collegiate summer baseball to the Gem City is finally official. Now comes the push to be ready by May. Golden Rule Entertainment, the parent company of the Quincy Baseball Club and the owner of the Prospect League’s Springfield Lucky Horseshoes, announced during a press conference Friday morning Quincy will… More

November 4, 2024

A staff review by the Department of Planning and Development shows a depiction of a proposed development at 4301 Wismann Lane. The blue line indicates a property line. The red line shows where the proposed warehousing and distribution facility will be built. The yellow line indicates a parking/delivery lot. The green line shows a parking… More

November 4, 2024

By Clare Edlund Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM CST QUINCY (WGEM) — In the last three months, Gem City residents have had the chance to sample a variety of all new food, shopping and entertainment. The long-awaited Raising Cane’s and Jersey Mike’s Subs quickly became the most sought-after dining option upon its first… More

October 29, 2024

  By Clare Edlund Published: Oct. 28, 2024 at 9:15 PM CDT|Updated: 14 hours ago QUINCY (WGEM) — Anyone leaving the Gem City via Gardner Expressway cannot miss the big sign at the former Eagle’s Nest. There is no mistaking it for another hotel. “[The Heritage Hotel] will be open within weeks,” said Quincy’s Mayor… More

October 16, 2024

Adams County, IL – The Great River Economic Development Foundation announced MadisonBadgley has been promoted to the position of Vice President. Madison began working forGREDF in December 2021 as Director of Business Development. In that position, Madisonsuccessfully launched GREDF’s Business Concierge Service while growing the Quincy ConciergeProgram to help newcomers feel welcome to the community.… More

October 3, 2024

BURLINGTON, IA (WGEM) – The Tri-States Development Summit convenes again on Wednesday. The annual meeting has been held for more than 30 years, with the goal of creating new ideas. They look to help grow the Tri-States, especially in the area of transportation. The Mississippi River is key to that. While it may divide the… More

August 16, 2024

Muddy River News | August 14, 2024 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher QUINCY — The Adams County Board has approved the first grant allocations from the $1 million set aside for housing out of American Rescue Plan Act dollars. There were 21 applicants for the Growing Residential Opportunities County-Wide (GROW) program and 17 were… More

June 27, 2024

June 26, 2024 | By Muddy River News Chicago — Governor JB Pritzker has signed a package of bills to incentivize corporate development and attract new businesses and capital investments to Illinois. The bill also expands River’s Edge Redevelopment Zones to seven new downstate communities, which will enable them to leverage new incentives to attract… More

June 4, 2024

KHQA by Hayden Donaldson | Mon, June 3rd 2024 ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. (KHQA) — Parents are struggling to find adequate childcare for their children nationwide, and in Adams County. According to a study done by the Great River Economic Development Foundation, available openings at daycare centers have decreased 14% since 2018. Great River Economic Development… More