Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

1 minute ago  The North East Community Action Corporation signed an agreement to have federal inmates build houses behind prison walls.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Western Illinois University had to find a way to deal with a once again low budget.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Sequestration has hit many areas around the country ... one of which affecting a program helping kids get a jump start on life.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Douglass Community Services Head Start Program announced  budget cuts that include 18 staff positions and services to 77 children currently in its Early Head Start and Head Start programs.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  TriState school districts have been hit hard this year with budget cuts. Classrooms have lost staff, supplies and extra curricular activities. But one Quincy bank is doing its part to make up for the cash that's been cut. KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you how Mercantile Bank is granting teachers' wishes.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Budget cuts ground 3rd of Air Force warplanes; those headed to Afghanistan to be mission ready

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Two Illinois Regional Offices of Education covering four counties will merge in the upcoming year.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Discount bus company Megabus is discontinuing service to and from Springfield next month.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Quincy School Board voted to cut 13 paraeducators and three certified staff positions as a part of budget cuts.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  It's no secret that schools continue to suffer from annual budget cuts from the state and federal government. So, when a company like Refreshment Services Pepsi decides to fund a program that puts money back into the schools, there's not much opposition.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  A budget recommendation by a House appropriations committee would eliminate funding for a program that provides vocational services for the blind.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Obama still betting on a big fiscal deal as automatic cuts kick in, but odds weigh against him

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The automatic, across-the-board cuts will amount to $85 billion. If Congress doesn't act by Friday, the budgets of most federal government programs and agencies will shrink. That includes budgets for public schools.

Monday, February 25, 2013  As budget cuts loom, Obama meets with governors at White House

Monday, January 28, 2013  Talks continue at the local level on how to consolidate Illinois 44 Regional Offices of Education.