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

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  South Dakota tribe faces deadline, $4.9 million price to block development near Wounded Knee massacre site

Thursday, April 04, 2013  You're only in trouble with the IRS if you don't file.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Quincy council will discuss matter in closed session.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Due to low funding in the Quincy Public School District, many teachers are laid off for the summer, and may be rehired in the fall. This year, there was a sigh of relief.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Time is running out for you to get that state grant for your college education in Illinois.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Before you hit send on that return, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wants to make sure you have checked your eligibility for the earned income tax credit (EITC.)

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The United Way of Adams County is helping people with tax preparation as part of their VITA program.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  The Adams County Board has voted to table a proposal on electric aggregation for the unincorporated parts of the county. That means the question probably won't appear on the ballot until at least next year.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The Fiscal Cliff deal didn't set the I.R.S. back as much as some feared.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is trying to salvage the state's ban on concealed carry.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Time is running out to get a vote in before the end of the current General Assembly.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  New ID cards will meet new federal guidelines.

Friday, December 28, 2012  The Great Rivers Country Regional Tourism Development Office in Macomb, Ill. has announced the first annual Great Rivers Country Eagle Photo Contest.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Christmas shoppers thronged malls and pounced on discounts but apparently spent less this year, their spirits dampened by concerns about the economy and the aftermath of shootings and storms.

Monday, April 02, 2012  The IRS is warning of scams through email and phone calls, with people claiming to be someone from the IRS.