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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Twenty employees in the Operating Engineers Lcoal 965 withdrew its intent to strike notice after reaching an agreement with elected officials.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Almost 800 food and building-service workers at the University of Illinois will walk off the job for three days beginning Monday.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The City of Hannibal is moving forward with plans for more dredging at the Hannibal marina.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The United Food and Commercial Workers sent out a press release Friday morning announcing the agreement.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Faculty members recently filed notice off intent to strike.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Union workers at Pinnacle Foods voted down a new contract proposal Sunday afternoon.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Deal reached after nine-hour negotiation session avoids first strike in union's 50 years.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  With the New Year many people will be taking on home improvement projects. It can be stressful.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Faculty members at Spoon River College have filed a ten-day intent to strike notice with the school.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  It’s one of those appliances we rarely think about…that is until it breaks down.  Water heaters become a priority when the water well is not heated.

Monday, January 14, 2013  After almost two months of using a temporary bread supplier, the Quincy School District is about to approve a contract to replace the bankrupt Hostess company.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  The work by contractors has staved off the shipping industry's fears that the treacherous channel could close to traffic.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Workers say company is considering eliminating pension plans.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Senator says President Obama has made the problem on the river a top priority.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Tackling a do-it-yourself project may seem like a great way to improve your home and save some  money at the same time.