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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Debate continues over solution to Illinois pension crisis.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a massive overhaul of state pensions. It's the first time the House has passed such a plan after more than a year of negotiating and many failed attempts over the years.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Blessing says it recently got notice from the state of Illinois that insurance payments involving claims on the state's insurance plan would take about 10 months to process.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  When you shop for groceries how often do you look at the back of the box? Do you recognize all the ingredients? One local business thinks you should.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  As the College of Cardinals assembled in Rome, religion classes at Quincy Notre Dame were also getting a chance to see history in the making.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Kentucky senator uses rare filibuster to block vote on President Obama's nominee to lead CIA

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The legislation, which the Senate Judiciary Committee was expected to consider Thursday, would update a 26-year-old law by requiring police to obtain a search warrant from a judge before accessing the content of all emails and other private information.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Cargill was cited with three safety violations for failing to protect workers from unexpected start-up of machines at its Beardstown pork processing facility.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Share the Harvest program allows hunters to donate extra deer to families in need.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Lines were long at Baldwin School in Quincy where about 1500 students voted.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Company says that it's exploring stratigic alternatives.

Friday, September 14, 2012  LinkedIn can help establish the connection you need to land a new job.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Search continues for interim superintendent for the Quincy school district.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Beardstown's Cargill plant is still in negotiations with its union, despite two rejected contract offers.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Gardner Denver CEO Barry Pennypacker resigns; CFO Michael Larsen named interim.