Media in Quincy, Illinois facts for kids
This article lists the different ways people get news and entertainment, like radio stations, newspapers, and websites, in the areas around Quincy, Illinois, Hannibal, Missouri, and Keokuk, Iowa. This region is sometimes called the "Tri-State area" because it covers parts of three states.
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Radio Stations
Radio stations use invisible waves to send sounds to your radio. There are two main types: FM and AM.
FM Radio Stations
FM stands for Frequency Modulation. FM radio stations often have clearer sound quality, which is great for music.
| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Type of Music/Talk | Owner | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88.5 FM | WGCA | WGCA: The Mix | Christian Music | Great Commission Broadcasting | Quincy, Illinois |
| 89.3 FM | WIPA | WIUS 91.9 | Public Radio NPR | University of Illinois-Springfield | Pittsfield, Illinois |
| 89.5 FM | WIUW | Tri States Public Radio | Public Radio NPR | Western Illinois University | Warsaw, Illinois |
| 90.3 FM | WQUB | Quincy Public Radio | Public Radio NPR | University of Missouri–St. Louis | Quincy, Illinois |
| 91.3 FM | WIUM | Tri States Public Radio | Public Radio NPR | Western Illinois University | Macomb, Illinois |
| 91.7 FM | KJIR | The Tri-States' Southern Gospel | Gospel Music | Believers Broadcasting Corporation | Quincy, Illinois |
| 92.9 FM | KGRC | Real 92-9 | Top Hits | STARadio Corporation | Hannibal, Missouri |
| 94.5 FM | KRXL | The X | Classic Rock | Kirx, Inc | Kirksville, Missouri |
| 95.3 FM | KOKX | Kool 95.3 | Oldies (Music from the 1950s-1970s) | Private owner | Keokuk, Iowa |
| 96.3 FM | KRNQ | The Rock on the River | Classic Rock | Private owner | Keokuk, Iowa |
| 96.9 FM | KHBL | KHBL 96.9 FM | Adult Variety | KHBL | Hannibal, Missouri |
| 97.1 FM | KCSW | Unknown | College Radio | Culver-Stockton College | Canton, Missouri |
| 97.9 FM | KICK | Kick FM! | Country Music | Townsquare Media | Palmyra, Missouri |
| 99.5 FM | WCOY | Coyote Country | Country Music | STARadio Corporation | Quincy, Illinois |
| 100.9 FM | KRRY | Y101 | Popular Music | Townsquare Media | Canton, Missouri |
| 102.5 FM | KQPW | The Power | Silent (Not broadcasting) | Private owner | West Quincy, Missouri |
| 102.9 FM | WQIN | Unknown | Gospel Music | 3ABN | Quincy, Illinois |
| 103.9 FM | WQCY | Q104 | Popular Music for Adults | STARadio Corporation | Quincy, Illinois |
| 105.1 FM | WGEM | WGEM on FM | Community Radio | Quincy Newspapers | Quincy, Illinois |
| 105.9 FM | KZZK | The Grizz | Rock Music | STARadio Corporation | New London, Missouri |
| 106.7 FM | WPWQ | Q106 | Oldies (Music from the 1960s-1970s) | WPX Broadcasting | Mount Sterling, Illinois |
| 107.9 FM | WQJC | Quincy's Jazz Channel | Smooth Jazz | Quincy Not For Profit Jazz | Quincy, Illinois |
AM Radio Stations
AM stands for Amplitude Modulation. AM radio stations can sometimes send their signals over longer distances, especially at night.
| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Type of Music/Talk | Owner | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 930 AM | WTAD | Talk Radio 930 | News/Talk | STARadio Corporation | Quincy, Illinois |
| 990 AM | WCAZ | Talk 990 | Agriculture (Farming News) | Ralla Broadcasting Inc | Carthage, Illinois |
| 1070 AM | KHMO | ??? | Popular Music for Adults | Double O Missouri Corporation | Hannibal, Missouri |
| 1440 AM | WGEM | WGEM on AM | News/Talk | Quincy Newspapers | Quincy, Illinois |
Weather Radio Stations
These are special radio stations that broadcast continuous weather information directly from the NOAA.
| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Owner | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162.475 | WXK82 | WXK 82 | NOAA | Hannibal, Missouri |
Newspapers and Magazines
These are printed materials that provide news, stories, and information.
- Arts/Quincy – This is a black and white newspaper published every week. It shares news about the culture, history, and art of Quincy. It's printed by the Quincy Society of Fine Arts.
- Quincy Herald-Whig – This is the main newspaper for the region. It's printed by Quincy Newspapers and delivered to many towns in the Tri-State area.
- Quincy Rhythm
Online News
These websites provide local news and information over the internet.
- Quincy Journal – Started in 2011 by STARadio Corporation, this website offers local, political, and business news for Quincy and nearby areas.
- QuincyNews.org – This website began in 2008 and is run by Quincy Home Page, Inc. It's an independent news source that provides local, regional, and business news for Quincy and Adams County.
