š± Quincy takes on outdated zoning in push for more affordable housing
Quincy, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Quincy! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Quincy takes on outdated zoning in push for more affordable housing
- Quincy High brings Arielāand flying studentsāto the stage this week
- Quincy arson case delayed as plea talks continue
Also on today's calendar: No-Cost Diabetes A1C Screening and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 47, low: 32.
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š° News we're reading
1. āRoadmap for the future': Quincy takes action on housing strategic task force & clay sports park (khqa.com) ā Quincy is moving ahead with a $205,000 overhaul of its comprehensive plan and zoning rules, some more than 45 years old, as it tackles housing affordability. The council-approved project will take an estimated 15 to 18 months, with public surveys and meetings planned to help shape where housing and businesses grow. 
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2. Quincy Senior High performing āThe Little Mermaid' musical (wgem.com) ā Quincy Senior High's āThe Little Mermaidā opens Nov. 11, with sophomore Jada Penick as Ariel and parent volunteers helping students take flight above the stage. Performances run Nov. 11ā14 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 2 p.m., with tickets available through the school's website. Ā Ā Ā
3. Arson, escape case pushed to February as plea deal is worked on (whig.com) ā A Quincy man's arson, burglary and escape case has moved to the court's February docket as plea negotiations continue. Eric A. Nilsson, 25, faces charges tied to a Waters Court house fire and an alleged escape from custody at Blessing Hospital. He remains in the Adams County Jail. Ā Ā Ā
4. Canstruction: students create from boxes and cans (whig.com) ā Quincy Notre Dame students turned roughly 5,400 food items into creative structures Tuesday before their donation to Quincy Catholic Charities. The school's annual Canstruction competition gives its food drive a playful twist, while pooled contributions let organizers buy more of the nonperishable foods the charity's clients need. Ā Ā Ā
5. Quincy distillery using revenue to help veterans (wgem.com) ā Quincy distiller Larry Forrest has spent a decade turning whiskey revenue into support for veterans and children with special needs. His Ghost Hollow Distillery donates to organizations including the American Legion and Folds of Honor, and the charitable mission draws volunteers together to help bottle the whiskey. Ā Ā Ā
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Supernova Talent Show - Theatre Guild Club ā
Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, 1301 South 48th Street, Quincy
7:00 am
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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No-Cost Diabetes A1C Screening ā
Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th Street, Quincy
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SERVPRO of Quincy & Hannibal Business After Hours ā
SERVPRO of Quincy | SERVPRO of Hannibal, 2808 Ellington Rd, Quincy
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Explore: Healthcare and Sciences ā
John Wood Community College, 1301 South 48th Street, Quincy
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ChristKindl Market ā
Quincy Armory, 416 Jersey Street, Quincy
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QND Extravaganza ā
The Ambiance, 5225 Kochs Ln, Quincy
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W-Basketball - Town & Country Classic ā
John Wood Community College, 1301 South 48th Street, Quincy
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Youth Group at First Union Congregational Church ā
First Union Congregational Church, 105 North 12th Street, Quincy
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PTK Meeting ā
John Wood Community College, 1301 South 48th Street, Quincy
2:00 pm -
Puzzle Competition ā
Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey St., Quincy
5:30 pm -
re:generation ā
The Crossing- Quincy, 150 S 48TH ST, QUINCY
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Latin Dancing with Ignacio ā
John Wood Community College, 1301 South 48th Street, Quincy
6:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Sunday November 15
Monday November 16
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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