WGEM-TV (Quincy, IL)

WGEM-TV serves as the NBC-affiliated television station for the Tri-States region, which includes Western Illinois, Northeastern Missouri, and the southeastern part of Iowa. The station is based in Quincy, Illinois, and transmits a high-definition digital signal on VHF channel 10 from a transmitter located on Cannonball Road, just east of the city near I-172. WGEM-TV is a key station for Quincy Newspapers and operates alongside The Quincy Herald-Whig, as well as WGEM-AM-FM. The station's studios can be found in the New Tremont Apartments, which were previously known as the Hotel Quincy, situated on Hampshire Street in Downtown Quincy.

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‘We’ve found ways to persevere’: A local economy diversifying in a time of change

1 day ago | wgem.com | Dylan Smith

MACOMB (WGEM) - A demographic “cliff” is forcing many colleges and universities across the U.S. to adjust for the future, including Western Illinois University. “In a sense, it’s population decline,” said WIU President Kristi Mindrup. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, college enrollment rates of recent high school graduates between 16 and 24-years-old are at a ten year low with roughly 61% enrolled as of Oct. 2023.
Stop and sell the flowers: Gem City plant shop closing after 25 years

1 day ago | wgem.com | Clare Edlund

QUINCY (WGEM) - A Gem City flower shop is closing its doors after 25 years in business. Many residents have memories of shopping for Mother’s Day or other special occasions at South End Plants. The shop is selling its final round of foliage before closing. Owner Jeff Rakers, who built rapport with repeat customers over the years, said it’s going to be bittersweet. “I thank them,” Rakers said.
Quincy University’s Stynes selected for Ireland’s U20 national basketball squad

1 day ago | wgem.com | John Potts

QUINCY (WGEM) - A special opportunity awaits Quincy University basketball player Tiernan Stynes in July. Stynes, a 6-foot-6 rising sophomore guard, was recently named to Ireland’s U20 team which will play in the FIBA Youth EuroBasket 2025 in Yerevan, Armenia. “It means a lot to me and my family to have the opportunity to represent Ireland,” Stynes said when reached at his home in Point Cook, Australia. “I’m very honored and will wear the colors with great pride.
Doggy Paddler Profile: Jordan Sfyndillis

2 days ago | wgem.com | John Potts

Position: Shortstop and right-handed pitcher. Hometown/High School: Toronto, Canada / Silverthorn Collegiate Institute. Height/Weight: 6-foot/200 pounds. Bats/Throws: Right/right. 2024-25 College: Saint Xavier University. 2025-26 College: Saint Xavier University. Who has most influenced your baseball career and why? My family because my dad coached me and my brothers. What is the most memorable moment of your baseball career? Hitting my first home run and seeing my dad’s excitement.
More chances of rain remain in the forecast

3 days ago | wgem.com | Nico Sanchez

QUINCY (WGEM) - After Tuesday’s storms, parts of the Tri-States have seen localized rainfall accumulations of over 4″! Most of the region has seen around 2″ of rainfall per radar estimates, and more chances of showers remain in play through the week. As we move into Wednesday morning, showers will eventually come to an end for most of us. A few locations in Pike/Scott counties in Illinois may see a few lingering showers into the early afternoon.
Carnival returns to Illinois’ Pike County Fair

3 days ago | wgem.com | Clare Edlund

PIKE COUNTY, Ill. (WGEM) - Fair season kicks off in the Tri-States this week, starting at the Pike County Fairgrounds. Tuesday morning began with 4-H kids showing off their prized possessions at the sheep and goat show. The gates for the rest of the festivities opened at 5 p.m.“We’ll be crowning our new queen tonight,” Pike County Fair Board President Joe Collard said. “We have a horse show going on at the arena as well.”Collard said there’s plenty more in the week ahead.
Archie’s opening in Bushnell on Wednesday

3 days ago | wgem.com | Dylan Smith

BUSHNELL, Ill. (WGEM) - A new restaurant is opening in Bushnell Wednesday morning. Macomb Area Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Kim Pierce confirmed a ribbon cutting will be held at 10:45 a.m. for Archie’s. Pierce said the Archie’s is located in the former Dairy Queen building at 139 Green St. and is an expansion of a business in nearby Fulton County. Pierce said the owners renovated the building that had sat empty for a few years.
Car crashes into Fatbacks BBQ minutes after closing

4 days ago | wgem.com | Clare Edlund

QUINCY (WGEM) - A local restaurant is picking up the pieces after a car crashed into it Friday, May 30. According to a Facebook post from Fatbacks BBQ, two cars collided on 24th and Lind. One employee, Emir Miranda, reported that a woman in the vehicle that collided into the front of the dining establishment was going into labor at the time of the crash. “We were all still inside,” Miranda said. “We were cleaning and closing, and then we heard tires screeching.
FIRST ALERT - Heavy rain possible

4 days ago | wgem.com | Brian Inman

QUINCY (WGEM) - We have a First Alert for Tuesday, mainly late in the day and into the overnight hours. The primary area of concern lies west of the Mississippi River. We are expecting a couple of rounds of heavy rainfall that could result in some flooding. Looking at this map, you can see there could be some pockets that receive in excess of 2 1/2 inches. The heavy rain chances come to an end by Wednesday morning.
Year two: Aneyas Williams is ready to shine in his sophomore season with Notre Dame

4 days ago | wgem.com | Victoria Bordenga

QUINCY (WGEM) -Aneyas Williams has completed year one with Notre Dame, ready to apply what he’s learned into year two. “It really just puts into perspective what this game is and how far you can go with it, but if anything, I would just say it just opened up all doors for what to expect next obviously expectations are really high for me, but I think they need to stay that way,” said Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams.