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Monday, June 17, 2013  Anthony Smith, 51, of Versailles was eastbound on County Road 525 North west of Illinois Route 107 about 11 p.m. Saturday when his car was swept off the road.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  LINK card users urged by Quinn to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at farmer's markets across the state.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Update: The McDonough County Sheriff's Office announced additional charges for a Macomb man arrested last week.

Friday, June 07, 2013  A Ewing man is behind bars for burglary charges.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The Department of Natural Resources says the free fishing weekend will run from Friday through Sunday.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  The fields have been very wet in recent days thanks to severe weather, but the time is coming for farmers to begin putting in long hours to play catch up.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Hannibal police want to remind residents that no animal traps can be used inside the city limits.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  The Mississippi River has continued to rise and brings with it an inconvenience for the West Quincy and Taylor area.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A new livestock operation was approved in Lima, Ill., but not all the locals are in hog heaven about the development.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Rain soaked fields hamper corn and soybean planting in Iowa.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Eight inches of rain since May 1, 2013 has caused many fields to have standing water and that is affecting the recently planted corn crop.

Friday, May 24, 2013  New meat labels go into effect, telling consumers where animals were born, raised, slaughtered

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The Quincy Humane Society has a deal to save you some kitty in more ways than one.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods