90-542: Quincy Media, Inc. , formerly known as Quincy Newspapers, Inc. , was a family-owned media company that originated in the newspapers of Quincy, Illinois . The company's history can be traced back to 1835, when the Bounty Land Register was one of four newspapers in Illinois . Over the next century , a number of mergers followed. The company moved into radio in 1947 and began television broadcasts in 1953. The company
180-466: A batting cage and mini-golf course. Besides a swimming pool and baseball/softball diamonds, there are also tennis courts for the community to use. One park that has tennis courts is Reservoir Park where many city tennis tournaments are held. This is just some of the information regarding the parks in Quincy. Quincy has a number of educational institutions within the city or close by. Quincy Senior High School
270-779: A cash transaction, along with the WGEM AM/FM radio stations in Quincy (Gray owned one small radio station in Texas otherwise, also acquired as part of another television group ). As a result, several Quincy stations will be divested to be in compliance with regulations from the FCC and the Department of Justice. On April 29, it was announced that Allen Media Group will purchase 10 Quincy stations not being acquired by Gray Television for $ 380 million. The newspapers were sold to another family-owned publishing company, Phillips Media Group of Harrison, Arkansas , in
360-593: A facility in town, as does Broadcast Electronics . Titan Wheel (Titan International) is also located in Quincy. Blessing Hospital, the Quincy Public Schools and Titan are the top three employers in the area. In 1978, Quincy formed the Great River Economic Development Foundation, a private, non-profit organization designed to retain existing businesses and attract new ones to the area. This organization has been instrumental in putting
450-847: A few decades later, the area became part of the Northwest Territory of the United States, and eventually the State of Illinois in 1818. After the War of 1812 , the American government granted military tracts to veterans as a means to help populate the West. Peter Flinn, having acquired the land from veteran Mark McGowan for his military service in 1819, ended up selling 160 acres (0.65 km ) of land acquisitions to Moravia, New York native John Wood for $ 60 (~$ 1,694 in 2023). John Wood later founded Quincy, which at
540-565: A group of creditors less than three years later. In 1995, Shockley Communications purchased WAOW along with three sister stations (WKOW, WXOW, and WQOW) from Tak's creditors. Quincy Newspapers purchased most of the Shockley stations, including its Wisconsin sister stations in June 2001. Between 1994 and 1999, WAOW carried the Fox network's National Football League game package , which featured most games of
630-517: A new courthouse was completed. On September 27, 1976, three improvised explosive devices were detonated at the Colt Industries Inc. Quincy Compressor Division Plant. A team of EOD Specialists from Fort Leonard Wood , in the area in support of the Secret Service during a visit to Quincy by Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Bob Dole , was called to respond. A fourth unexploded IED
720-514: A permanent home. Also in 1838, Quincy sheltered the Pottawatomie tribe as they were forcibly relocated from Indiana to Kansas . The 1850s and 1860s brought increased prosperity to Quincy. Steamboats and railroads began linking Quincy to places west, making the city a frequent destination for immigrants. The founding of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in 1855, and the construction of
810-573: A population of 75,546. Due to its proximity to Hannibal , Missouri , the two communities have been bulked into Quincy-Hannibal, IL-MO Combined Statistical Area which holds approximately 116,000 residents. As of the 2010 Census, it is currently ranked as the 156th most populated CSA in the United States . Geographically, Quincy is the largest city and central hub of the Tri-State region , encompassing western Illinois , northeastern Missouri, and southeastern Iowa. Quincy has several suburbs. North Quincy
900-504: A separate transaction. The transaction was completed on August 2. Quincy, Illinois Quincy ( / ˈ k w ɪ n s i / KWIN -see ) is a city in and the county seat of Adams County, Illinois , United States, located on the Mississippi River . The population was 39,463 as of the 2020 census , down from 40,633 in 2010. The Quincy micropolitan area had 114,649 residents. Known as Illinois 's "Gem City", Quincy
990-582: A side deal of the latter company's acquisition by the E. W. Scripps Company . Two days later, on October 31, Quincy announced that it would be acquiring WSIL-TV in Harrisburg, Illinois and KPOB, Poplar Bluff, MO, from Mel Wheeler, Inc. for $ 24.5 million. On May 10, 2019, Quincy announced it would purchase the Hannibal Courier-Post from GateHouse Media , marking its first daily newspaper expansion since 1969. Six days later, on May 16, Quincy announced
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#17328756823221080-399: A tornado ripped through the business district of Quincy and severely damaged the courthouse. The wind was so severe that it blew the roof off the structure, damaging it beyond repair. Because the incident occurred a few hours after news reached Quincy of President Roosevelt's death, several residents joked that "FDR and God were just fighting over the power-up there." Five years passed before
1170-623: A tourist attraction in and of themselves. South of downtown is the South Side German Historic District , which holds many of the German-influenced structures that early immigrants built. A central site in the district is the Dick Brothers Brewery Buildings, which were constructed in 1857 and rivaled many larger breweries. The lager tunnel system and natural aquifer can still be found underground. Although
1260-401: A young man came to Quincy to live, and learn the law, from his uncle Alexander Johnson in the 1840s. Johnson was acquainted with Abraham Lincoln, and Pickett and Lincoln may have even met each other in Quincy. In 1860, Quincy founder and Lieutenant Governor John Wood inherited the governorship after William H. Bissell died while in office. At the time, he was overseeing business interests and
1350-554: Is a participant in the Tree City USA program. In the fall of 2010, Forbes Magazine listed Quincy as the eighth "Best Small City To Raise A Family." Quincy is located at 39°55′56″N 91°23′19″W / 39.93222°N 91.38861°W / 39.93222; -91.38861 (39.932335, -91.388737). It is adjacent to the Mississippi River and Quincy Bay, a large inlet of water fed by Cedar and Homan Creeks. According to
1440-534: Is housed in a unique example of Mediterranean Revival architecture, the Villa Kathrine, along the river bluff and provides visitors and those traveling along the Great River Road a stop with informational materials about Quincy and the surrounding area. The Historic Downtown District is the premier destination for dining, entertainment and shopping. With the backdrop of historic architecture, The District merges
1530-686: Is located on Rib Mountain . WAOW relays its signal on satellite station WMOW (channel 4) in Crandon , extending its range in the northeastern reaches of the market . WAOW signed on the air on May 7, 1965. Owned by Mid-Continent Broadcasting, it served as a satellite station of Madison 's WKOW as part of the Wisconsin Television Network which would later include WXOW in La Crosse and WQOW in Eau Claire . Midcontinent Broadcasting sold
1620-524: Is located on Maine Street in Quincy. Quincy Notre Dame High School , a private Catholic high school, is also located in Quincy. Quincy University is located in Quincy and established in the 1860s. On the city's east side, John Wood Community College is the regional community college . Gem City College is located in the heart of downtown Quincy and the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing is located next door to Blessing Hospital. Regionally, Quincy
1710-501: Is the city's most populated suburb and lies to the north, beyond a rail line and a large creek. Hickory Grove, Illinois is an edge town and lies adjacent to Quincy to its east, bordered by Interstate 172 . The town of Marblehead lies to the south, and West Quincy to the west. The Hannibal–Quincy micropolitan area is also technically not located within the nearby St. Louis metropolitan, but are regionally associated due to their proximity and accessibility to Greater St. Louis . As of
1800-675: Is within driving distance of Western Illinois University in Macomb , Hannibal-LaGrange College downriver in Hannibal, Missouri, and Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri . WYOW WAOW (channel 9) is a television station in Wausau, Wisconsin , United States, affiliated with ABC and owned by Allen Media Group . The station's studios are located on Grand Avenue/ US 51 in Wausau, and its transmitter
1890-528: The 2020 census there were 39,463 people, 17,226 households, and 9,940 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,496.55 inhabitants per square mile (963.92/km ). There were 19,028 housing units at an average density of 1,203.77 per square mile (464.78/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 86.3% White , 5.87% African American , 0.18% Native American , 1.01% Asian , 0.08% Pacific Islander , 0.95% from other races , and 5.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of
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#17328756823221980-630: The Quincy Herald-Whig. The Herald was purchased in September 1891 by three men from Rockford , Charles L. Miller, Hedley John Eaton and Edmund Botsford. Miller had earlier founded the Rockford Daily Register , that city's oldest newspaper. Subsequently, Miller brought to the Herald his brother-in-law and nephew, respectively, Aaron Burr Oakley and Ray M. Oakley, the first two generations of
2070-562: The Quincy Museum and was once featured on the cover of National Geographic as "one of the most architecturally significant corners in the United States." There are many organizations in the town that continue to oversee renovations to structures, such as the Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County, and some residents allow for tours of their 19th Century homes. There is also a significant Mediterranean influence to Quincy with
2160-496: The Quincy Rail Bridge , were major drivers for creating a transportation hub in the region to further commerce. It is during this time that the city's population grew enormously, from just under 7,000 residents in 1850 to 24,000 by 1870, helping Quincy surpass Peoria in becoming the second-largest city in the state (at that time). One famous former resident of Quincy is George E. Pickett . The future Confederate general as
2250-811: The Quincy Whig in 1915, with Arthur Lindsay taking up residence in Quincy as president and manager. Frank Lindsay remained in Decatur with the Decatur Herald and formed an association with another Illinois newspaper family, the Schaubs. In 1920, the Lindsays consolidated the Whig and The Quincy Journal , founded in 1883. QNI entered broadcasting in 1947, the year it started Quincy's first commercial FM station, WQDI. The following year QNI purchased Quincy Broadcasting Co. to operate WGEM ,
2340-469: The Quincy-Hannibal Area on the map as a distinct region in conjunction with the major metropolitan areas nearby such as Chicago, IL , St. Louis, MO , and even Kansas City, MO . As a whole, Quincy falls from average to just above average in several economic categories in comparison to the national averages. The cost of living in Quincy is well below the national average. The city is also below
2430-807: The United Express Flight 5925 collided on landing at Quincy with another Beechcraft, a private King Air , that was taking off from an intersecting runway. All occupants of both planes, twelve on board the 5925 and two on board the King Air, were killed as a result. A flood in June 2008 submerged much of Quincy's riverfront and low-lying regions not protected by the bluffs. Record Mississippi River levels occurred on June 22, 2008. The Red Cross accepted donations for Quincy and other communities in Adams County, as natural disaster funds were depleted in 2010. Quincy has been twice recognized as an All-America City and
2520-617: The Upper Midwestern United States. It also serves the western portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula although the off-air signal reach is limited to areas around Iron River and Watersmeet . WYOW's first broadcast to viewers in Northern Wisconsin and the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan was on January 4, 1997, under the ownership of Northwoods Educational Television. Shockley operated the station through
2610-544: The Villa Kathrine and B'nai Sholom Temple . In 1900, Quincy resident W. George Metz commissioned George Behrensmeyer to design a Moroccan -style home overlooking the river. It included a harem, courtyard, and reflecting pool. Today, the Villa Kathrine functions as the visitor's center. The Temple B'nai Sholom is another structure that was heavily influenced by the Moorish revival in the United States. The Quincy Park District
2700-547: The 1840s, migrants from Germany settled in Quincy to escape revolutions among the German provinces and conflicts between the European powers. German migrants mainly lived in close proximity to one another and settled predominantly in the southern parts of the city, influencing much of Quincy's historic architecture and creating the South Side German Historic District . Collectively, the south side of Quincy became known as Calftown , due to
2790-494: The 2021 census gazetteer files, Quincy has a total area of 15.81 square miles (40.95 km ), of which 15.77 square miles (40.84 km ) (or 99.73%) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km ) (or 0.27%) is water. The city is situated on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. Adjacent to Quincy, on the Missouri side of the river, is West Quincy , Missouri and a vast floodplain used primarily for farming. East of Quincy lies
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2880-499: The ABC outlet's primary set at its studios but with unique duratrans indicating the Fox-branded shows. On June 19, 2011, WAOW became the market's second television outlet to upgrade local news to a high definition level. Included in the change were a redesigned set and an updated graphics scheme. Eventually, in 2012, WFXS made the transition to HD newscasts. On July 1, 2015, concurrent with
2970-561: The Eagle River station into a full-power satellite of WSAW-TV, airing The CW on its main 34.1 channel and simulcasting CBS & Fox on subchannels 7.10 and 33.10, respectively. In 2000, WAOW entered into a news share agreement with WFXS (owned by Davis Television, LLC ). The arrangement resulted in a weeknight prime time newscast debuting on the Fox outlet. The broadcast, known as Fox 55 News at 9 , could be seen for thirty minutes. Although there
3060-542: The FCC approved the deal. In 2015, the company's flagship title dropped Quincy from its masthead and became simply the Herald-Whig . In 2016, the Herald-Whig and Quincy Media applied for a demolition permit for the historic Morgan-Wells House in Quincy for expansion of their offices. The NRHP-listed local landmark was the home of notable Quincy residents and institutions for over a century, now demolished. In January 2016,
3150-428: The Fox affiliation moving to low-power WZAW-LD , both of the Fox-branded newscasts were canceled after the news share arrangement was terminated. Almost a week later (on July 6), WAOW introduced its own prime time news at 9 (airing weeknights for a half-hour) on its CW digital subchannel. This broadcast, known as Newsline 9 at 9 on The CW , can also be seen through a simulcast on WMOW's main channel and WYOW-DT2. Since
3240-656: The John Wood Mansion and Woodland Cemetery. In 2018, Quincy Community Theatre opened its 81st season. Quincy Art Center and Quincy Museum host the annual Art Fest & Folk Life Festival on Maine Street each September and provide various educational opportunities. Quincy's riverfront is also a center for popular activities throughout the year, including the Fourth of July display on the Quincy Bay, outdoor showings of movies, and concerts. The Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
3330-534: The Mississippi River from the slave state of Missouri, which was a hotbed of political controversy on the issue, made Quincy itself a hotbed of political controversy on slavery. Richard Eells , who was a staunch abolitionist, built his home in Quincy in 1835 and sheltered formerly enslaved people who had escaped and were on their way to Chicago. His home became a major stop on the Underground Railroad . The divide over slavery climaxed in 1858, when Quincy hosted
3420-1002: The NBC affiliate in Waterloo, Iowa , from Raycom Media . In February 2009, QNI purchased Crandon, Wisconsin 's WBIJ from the widow of the station's founder, with the intention to operate the station as a satellite station of WAOW; QNI subsequently renamed the station WMOW to conform with its other Wisconsin properties. On February 11, 2014, Quincy announced plans to acquire a number of small and mid-market stations from Granite Broadcasting , including WEEK-TV in Peoria , KBJR-TV in Superior, Wisconsin , KRII in Chisholm, Minnesota (a satellite of KBJR), and WBNG-TV in Binghamton, New York (the company's first CBS affiliate; WEEK and KBJR/KRII are NBC affiliates). As part of
3510-690: The Oakleys in the newspaper business in Quincy. Miller spent four years in Quincy, returning to Rockford in 1896 to join Harry M. Johnson in ownership of the Rockford Republic . He retired as editor of the Republic in 1913 and died in 1921. Hedley Eaton retired in 1913 and died in 1936. Eaton's son John Dewitt Eaton stayed with the paper as Advertising Manager until his retirement in 1955. Two brothers from Decatur , Frank M. Lindsay, Sr. and Arthur O. Lindsay, Sr. bought
3600-628: The Quincy Hills geographic region, a region of hills that are similar to the Lincoln Hills in Missouri, where a mixture of rolling hills, woods, and farming shape the landscape. Flat prairie lie north of Quincy and, as the Mississippi turns sharply to the southwest; bluffs, floodplain, and farmland lie to the south and southwest of the city. The Quincy micropolitan area includes Adams County , Illinois and Lewis County , Missouri and together hold
3690-716: The Republican Party's para-military organization Wide Awakes , while en route to a political rally in Plainville , marched upon nearby Payson , which was a community predominantly filled with Douglas supporters. Although a confrontation was avoided while en route to Plainville, Douglas supporters shot upon the Wide Awakes on their journey back to Quincy, resulting in a skirmish known as the Stone Prairie Riots. The Civil War brought increasing prosperity to Quincy. Although
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3780-487: The Wausau–Rhinelander market, and both that station and WAOW rank among the market's top four stations, it agreed to sell WAOW in order to satisfy FCC requirements. On April 29, Gray announced that WAOW and WMOW would be divested to Allen Media Broadcasting in a $ 380 million deal that includes, among other Quincy-owned stations, WKOW/Madison, WXOW/La Crosse, and WQOW/Eau Claire. Gray, however, kept WYOW, and converted
3870-488: The air June 4, 2010. WYOW (channel 34) in Eagle River operated as a semi-satellite of WAOW serving Rhinelander. As such, it simulcast all network and syndicated programming as provided through its parent, but aired separate legal identifications and local commercial inserts. However, this slightly different feed was seen exclusively over the air as only WAOW had been offered on cable and satellite providers in
3960-521: The arrangement between the stations established by Granite. In July 2015, the deal was reworked yet again; Quincy would, yet again, acquire WPTA instead of WISE, and Malara's stations would be acquired by SagamoreHill Broadcasting. Quincy also proposed to wind down its shared services agreements with WISE and KDLH within nine months of the sale's completion: both stations would move their existing network affiliations to WPTA and KBJR, and become independently-operated stations airing The CW. On September 15, 2015,
4050-507: The automobile led Quincy to consider alternatives to Mississippi River crossings. Prior to the automobile, the most common means of crossing the near-mile wide river was by boat or ferry. In 1928, construction began on the Memorial Bridge which was a two-lane truss toll bridge; it opened in May 1930. By 1945, the city had repaid its outstanding bonds and eliminated the toll. On April 12, 1945 ,
4140-655: The battles took place far from the city, Quincy was the organization site for several Illinois volunteer work infantry regiments, including the Union Army ’s 16th , 50th , 78th , 84th , 119th , 137th , 138th , and 151st . Following the Reconstruction Era , Quincy was selected as the location for Illinois' first Veteran's Home in 1886. Early immigrants to Quincy came predominately from New England , seeking better land. They brought with them progressive values , such as public education and abolitionism . Starting in
4230-574: The beginning of that month, it was replaced with This TV. On September 1, 2015, Decades replaced This TV. In February and March, WAOW aired WFXS' digital signal temporarily on DT3 while that station ironed out problems with the activation of its digital transmitter. In early September 2009, WFXS added RTV to its third digital subchannel. On January 7, 2021, Quincy Media announced that it had put itself up for sale. On February 1, Gray Television announced it would purchase Quincy's radio and TV properties for $ 925 million. As Gray already owned WSAW-TV in
4320-418: The brewery survived Prohibition by bottling water and other beverages, slow modernization efforts forced the brewery into bankruptcy. However, the buildings remain and are being renovated for public use and commercial space. Other examples of rich German-influence in Quincy can also be seen in the many brick homes within the district. Francis Hall of Quincy University is another example of German influence in
4410-425: The business climate and economic well-being of the Quincy area. The Quincy YMCA and The Salvation Army Kroc Center provide fitness and recreational activities. There also several dance and yoga studios available. The Quincy Park District also offers public access to numerous parks, trails, facilities and programs throughout the city. Quincy is home to a diverse and vibrant collection of buildings that have come to be
4500-516: The city was $ 46,935, and the median income for a family was $ 64,891. Males had a median income of $ 40,636 versus $ 26,977 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 29,105. About 11.4% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over. Companies based in Quincy include Niemann Foods , Gardner Denver , Kohl Wholesale and The Knapheide Manufacturing Company. GatesAir Television and Radio Transmission has
4590-625: The city's second AM station. WQDI became WGEM-FM in 1953. Quincy Broadcasting produced the Quincy region's first television broadcast on September 4, 1953, with the launch of WGEM-TV , the area's NBC affiliate. The building containing the ground floor studios of the WGEM stations was also the former home of the Tremont Hotel, and Quincy Media continues to operate it as the New Tremont Apartments, containing both long-term and extended stay accommodations. In 1969, QNI and six other newspaper entities formed American Newspapers Inc., which bought The New Jersey Herald in Newton, New Jersey , converting
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#17328756823224680-408: The city's structures. Other than the South Side, Maine Street and the East End are popular strips where Quincy's rich architectural history is displayed. Once housing some of Quincy's elite, many of the homes in these regions are influenced mainly by Victorian schools. Known residents of this part of town included Richard Newcomb and city founder John Wood . Today, the Newcomb residence functions as
4770-404: The city. Washington Park hosts amusement rides and a parade marches down Maine Street. Washington Park and downtown also become the focal point of activity for farmer's markets, Q-Fest, formerly the Midsummer Arts Faire, the Tin Dusters, and the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball tournament. The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County engage the community in various events at the History Museum,
4860-417: The community with opportunities for entertainment, workshops, hands-on creative experiences, annual festivals, gallery and museum exhibit openings, theatre, architecture, education and much more. Quincy was also named to Expedia's list of America's Most Artistic Towns in 2017 and 2018. The Dogwood Parade and festival is an annual event held in early-May celebrating the blossoming Dogwoods located throughout
4950-401: The company changed its name to Quincy Media . On May 21, 2018, it was announced that Quincy Media would acquire KDLH outright for $ 792,557 and WISE for $ 952,884. While the FCC normally prohibits one company from owning two television licenses in the same market when both are among the top four rated stations, Quincy submitted a filing saying that during the November 2017 "sweeps" period KBJR-TV
5040-426: The construction of his mansion . The Illinois legislature allowed him to stay in Quincy during his tenure, effectively making Quincy a "second" capitol for the state. His absence from the official governor's office in Springfield provided Abraham Lincoln a space for planning his presidential run. Slavery was a major religious and social issue in Quincy's early years. The Illinois city's location, separated only by
5130-423: The deal, Quincy originally planned to purchase WPTA , the ABC affiliate in Fort Wayne, Indiana , from Malara Broadcast Group , and provide services to ABC affiliate WHOI and MyNetworkTV affiliate WAOE in Peoria, NBC affiliate WISE-TV in Fort Wayne, and CBS affiliate KDLH in Duluth, Minnesota . In November 2014, the deal was reworked so that Quincy would acquire WISE and provide services to WPTA, retaining
5220-480: The expulsion of Mormons from Missouri and the extermination of those who refused, many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints fled persecution in Missouri and found shelter in Quincy. Despite being vastly outnumbered by Mormon refugees, residents provided food and lodging for the displaced people. Joseph Smith then led members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 40 miles (64 km) upstream to Nauvoo, Illinois , in hopes of finding
5310-434: The fact that nearly every household possessed a cow. Among the notable German-Americans from Quincy's Southside was Louise Maertz (1837–1918), a nurse during the American Civil War. In 1860, a group of Franciscan friars founded the St. Francis Solanus College, which later developed into Quincy University . Throughout the 19th century, Quincy had grown from a backwater hamlet along the Mississippi River to become one of
5400-407: The first commercial television station in the Wausau–Rhinelander market to broadcast in high-definition ; WYOW would join them on October 24. WAOW/WYOW converted fully to digital on February 17, 2009, without a nightlight period for WAOW while WYOW converted after a nightlight period. The two stations carried the Retro Television Network (RTV) on a third digital subchannel until March 2009. In
5490-409: The first service at what would become the first congregational churches in the state. In June 1834, Quincy was incorporated, with Archibald Williams , Joseph T. Holmes, S. W. Rogers, Levi Wells, and Michael Mast elected as trustees. Quincy incorporated as a city in 1840, with Ebenezer Moore elected as its first mayor. In 1837, following the signing of Missouri Executive Order 44 , which called for
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#17328756823225580-486: The home state Green Bay Packers . The arrangement was necessary due to a lack of a local, over-the-air Fox affiliate in the Wausau– Rhinelander market. (Area cable systems primarily carried Fox through the Foxnet service or through Green Bay's WGBA-TV or WLUK-TV .) WAOW's arrangement with Fox came to an end in December 1999, when the Wittenberg -licensed WFXS (channel 55) signed on to become Central Wisconsin's first full-time Fox station. On June 25, 2002, WAOW became
5670-430: The late 19th century. Quincy's location along the Mississippi River has attracted settlers for centuries. The French became the first European presence to colonize the region, after Louis Jolliet , Jacques Marquette , Jamison Knapp and the La Salle Expeditions explored the Upper Mississippi River Valley . Fur goods became a valuable commodity of the region, and European explorers and merchants alike were attracted to
5760-421: The lighting was originally intended for the Bayview Bridge during its construction phase, the actual installation of lights didn't occur until 2015. During the Mississippi River flood of 1993 , riverside businesses and industries suffered extensive damage when the river crested at a record 32.2 feet (9.81 m), 15 feet (4.6 m) above flood stage. For a time, the Bayview Bridge, one of Quincy's two bridges,
5850-442: The market. Although WYOW maintained an advertising sales office on West Pine Street/ WIS 17 / WIS 70 in Eagle River and transmitter facilities in unincorporated Oneida County (between Sugar Camp and Three Lakes ), master control and most internal operations were based at WAOW's studios. WYOW was identified on-air as "Northwoods 34" based on north-central Wisconsin's namesake as a popular vacation and retirement destination in
5940-464: The national averages in cost of food, utilities and other miscellaneous costs. In the fall of 2010 Quincy was listed as eighth in the top fifteen small cities to raise a family in the United States by Forbes magazine for its commute times, high school graduation rate, median household income, home ownership rate and cost of living. Forbes compared 126 cities with a population under 100,000 and ranked them on these five quality-of-life measures. Quincy and
6030-399: The past with a touch of modern flair to bring customers all the modern conveniences they would want. Broadway Street leads from the Mississippi River through the east end of the town. Along the route are numerous chain franchises, stores, Quincy Mall and various strip malls for additional shopping opportunities. The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce was established in 1887 to promote and enhance
6120-400: The population. There were 17,226 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.52% were married couples living together, 11.26% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.30% were non-families. 36.06% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
6210-430: The prospects of the growing fur trade of the North American frontier. The Mississippi River, acting as a superhighway for transporting goods downstream, became the area's most vital transportation asset. Following the events of the Seven Years' War , which ended in 1763, Great Britain took control of New France, and the area that is now Illinois became part of the Indian Reserve . After the American Revolutionary War
6300-490: The sale of the New Jersey Herald to GateHouse Media, ending Quincy's 50-year ownership of the paper. On January 7, 2021, television industry news website FTVLive obtained an internal memo from President and CEO Ralph Oakley confirming that Quincy Media had put itself up for sale. The news was later publicly confirmed by QMI. On February 1, 2021, Gray Television announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire all Quincy Media television properties for $ 925 million in
6390-503: The semi-weekly to a daily and Sunday publication in 1970. QNI acquired controlling interest in American Newspapers in 1980 and became sole owner in 1986. Beginning in the 1970s, QNI began a major expansion into television. WSJV in Elkhart, Indiana (serving South Bend ) was acquired in 1974; KROC-TV (renamed KTTC ) in Rochester, Minnesota in 1976; WHIS-TV (renamed WVVA ) in Bluefield, West Virginia in 1979; KTIV in Sioux City, Iowa in 1989; and WREX-TV in Rockford in 1995. All of
6480-422: The sixth Senatorial debate by U.S. Senator Stephen A. Douglas and his challenger, Abraham Lincoln . With a crowd of 12,000 in attendance, Quincy was the largest community at which Lincoln and Douglas debated. Lincoln and Douglas again confronted each other in the 1860 Presidential election and the resulting campaign again divided Quincy and the surrounding region. Lincoln enthusiasts and Quincy's chapter of
6570-568: The state's most important cities and ports. Activity from rail and steamboat continued to flourish and Quincy benefited from the increased traffic. It was during the early decades of the 20th century that many of the city's historic buildings in the Downtown Quincy Historic District were constructed, including the city's first skyscraper, the Western Catholic Union Building, in 1925. The increasing presence of
6660-454: The station to a second satellite of WAOW to serve the northeastern portion of the market near the Michigan border after completing the station's digital VHF channel 12 transmitter facilities. Quincy has since renamed the station WMOW to conform with the call letters of WAOW and the remainder of Quincy's network of ABC affiliates throughout the state which all carry a "OW" suffix. Quincy put WMOW on
6750-595: The station went on the air in 1965, it has maintained a weather beacon in the form of a sign or tower that is lit in various colors to convey the forecast for the next 12 to 24 hours. The "9" sign on the side of the WAOW studios currently serves this purpose. A poem created by a viewer contest helps to remember the meaning of the colors: The station's signal is multiplexed : In addition to its main signal, WAOW operates one satellite station that provides additional coverage and some overlap. The station formerly operated WYOW which
6840-452: The stations to Horizon Communications in 1970. Liberty Television bought the stations in 1978. This station gradually increased its local programming and content, finally severing the electronic umbilical cord with WKOW in the 1980s. In 1985, Liberty Television sold the Wisconsin stations to Tak Communications. Tak filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 1991 and would be taken over by
6930-700: The stations were also NBC affiliates at their acquisitions except for WSJV and WREX, which were ABC affiliates; however, in 1995, WSJV dropped ABC for Fox , and soon thereafter WREX joined NBC. Also in 1995, The Merchant , a weekly shopper in Quincy was purchased by the company. In June 2001, QNI purchased from Shockley Communications five ABC affiliates in Wisconsin: WKOW-TV in Madison , WAOW-TV in Wausau ; WYOW in Eagle River (a satellite of WAOW); WXOW-TV in La Crosse ; and WQOW-TV in Eau Claire (a semi-satellite of WXOW). Also purchased from SCC at
7020-595: The surrounding region lie in a blended zone of midwestern culture , where influences from the Heartland and Rust Belt converge. It is also a community that deeply admires the arts, as it is home to America's first Arts Council, Quincy Society of Fine Arts, which was founded in 1947 by George M. Irwin . Irwin also founded Quincy Little Symphony (now known as the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association) in 1947. Numerous nonprofit arts organizations provide
7110-525: The time was ProVideo of Wisconsin, Inc. consisting of a component digital online suite and a fully integrated non-linear online suite in Madison, Wisconsin. Concurrent with the Shockley purchase, KTTC entered into a shared services agreement with KXLT-TV , the Fox affiliate in Rochester, Minnesota. KTTC provides all services for KXLT excluding sales, traffic, and programming. On July 1, 2006, QNI purchased KWWL ,
7200-430: The time was coined Bluffs, Illinois. In 1825 , Bluffs renamed their community Quincy and became the seat of government for Adams County , both named after newly elected President John Quincy Adams . In addition, they originally named the town square John Square until eventually changing it to Washington Square. In December 1830, Peter Felt, who had recently arrived with his family from New Hampshire, and others held
7290-401: Was 2.97 and the average family size was 2.26. The city's age distribution consisted of 21.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males. The median income for a household in
7380-433: Was a thriving transportation center as riverboats and rail service linked the city to many destinations west and along the river during the 19th century. It was Illinois' second-largest city, surpassing Peoria in 1870. The city has several historic districts, including the Downtown Quincy Historic District and the South Side German Historic District , which display the architecture of Quincy's many German immigrants from
7470-613: Was discovered by Quincy firefighters during a search of the plant. During an examination of the device, it detonated, killing the EOD team supervisor, Sergeant Major Kenneth Foster, Sr. and seriously injuring the Illinois State Arson Inspector. In 1987, the cable-stayed Bayview Bridge was constructed with the intent of alleviating traffic on the aging Memorial Bridge. Today, both bridges complement each other by carrying westbound (Bayview) and eastbound (Memorial) traffic. Although
7560-787: Was founded in 1940 when five commissioners were elected to govern the district. Today the board for the Park District is made up of seven volunteers who serve four-year terms. Quincy Park District is made up of 1,000 acres (400 ha) which is divided into 26 parks. The 26 parks located in Quincy are All-American Park, Berrian Park, Bob Bangert Park, Bob Mays Park, Boots Bush Park, Clat Adams Bicentennial Park, Edgewater Park, Emerson Park, Gardner Park, Indian Mounds Park, Johnson Park, Kesler Park, Leon Bailey Park, Lincoln Park, Madison Park, Moorman Park, Parker Heights Park, Quinsippi Island, Reservoir Park, Riverview Park, South Park, Sunset Park, Washington Park, Wavering Park, and Westview Park. Washington Park
7650-437: Was no weekend edition of the show, it was eventually joined by a weekday morning newscast (also produced by WAOW) on April 23, 2012. Known as Fox 55 This Morning , this program aired for an hour (from 7 to 8 a.m.) on WFXS offering a local alternative to the national morning programs seen on the big three networks. Both WFXS newscasts maintained a separate music package and graphics scheme from WAOW. The broadcasts originated from
7740-642: Was owned by the Oakley and Lindsay families of Quincy. The corporation was formed in Quincy on June 1, 1926, as Quincy Newspapers after the merger of the Quincy Herald , direct descendant of the Illinois Bounty Land Register first published in Quincy in 1835, and the Quincy Whig-Journal , descendant of the Quincy Whig founded in 1838. The two papers were combined to form a single daily paper,
7830-454: Was sold to Gray Television in 2021. WMOW (channel 4) in Crandon operates as a full-time satellite of WAOW. Besides its transmitter, WMOW does not maintain any physical presence locally in Crandon. In mid-February 2009, Quincy announced the purchase of Crandon-based WBIJ, a FamilyNet affiliate, which was sold to Quincy by the widow of the station's founder. Plans called for the conversion of
7920-747: Was the first park in Quincy, IL. It is located downtown and sits on 4 acres (1.6 ha). Washington Park served as one of the locations in Illinois for the Lincoln-Douglas debates . Quinsippi Island is accessible through the All-American Park and comprises 130 acres (53 ha). Bob Mays Park sits on fifty acres of land and opened in 2008. The site of the first public pool was at Indian Mounds Park. It also sits on 37 acres (15 ha) of land. Moorman Park where visitors can find baseball and softball diamonds. Moorman Park sits on 80 acres (32 ha) and includes
8010-482: Was the only bridge open across the Mississippi River between Alton, Illinois and Burlington, Iowa . The Memorial Bridge was closed from the end of June, due to water over its western approach. On July 16, 1993, the Bayview Bridge closed when the river submerged the land on the west side of the Mississippi River at Taylor, Missouri; Quincy's bridges reopened 73 days later on September 26, 1993. On November 19, 1996,
8100-601: Was the top ranked station while KDLH placed fifth, and that WPTA was the second ranked station while WISE-TV placed fifth. The sale was completed on August 1. On August 29, 2018, Quincy Media's stations were pulled from Dish Network after failing to reach a new retransmission fee agreement. On October 12, Quincy Media reached a new agreement with Dish Network to continue carrying Quincy Media stations. On October 29, 2018, Quincy announced it would be acquiring KVOA in Tucson, Arizona , from Cordillera Communications for $ 70 million as
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