General Info

The City of Quincy in Illinois offers a range of economic and community development services. The city government s planning department reviews and evaluates annexations and development proposals. Its police department maintains a fleet of vehicles that are equipped with in-car computers, video cameras, portable radios and cellular telephones. The city government also has a legal department that represents the city in the local, state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies and legislative bodies. It additionally administers a fire department that provides a range of hazard prevention activities, including inspection, public education and code enforcement. In addition, the city government s utilities department is responsible for the water and wastewater treatment facilities.