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21 minutes ago  It's summer time and that means vacations. Hotels will be buzzing with travelers this season and the hospitality industry needs your help.

Today at 8:40 AM  Professional dog trainer escapes with family and 16 animals.

Today at 7:35 AM  A Quincy man and his two sons are home after a long journey across the state of Illinois in just a week's time.

Yesterday at 3:15 PM  The Quincy Park District has more than two dozen parks. Now its adding another to the list and it's housing more than a playground. Take a look inside Lincoln Park.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Mentoring program could make adjusting to loss during the Black Forest Fire much easier.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Take a look behind the smoke at Quincy's bravest.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Megan Ervin is preparing to give up her title to the next Miss Illinois, but first, she's looking back on what a life changing experience her pageant days have meant to her.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  The journey to end cancer starts with a single step. That was the theme behind Friday night's Relay for Life event at Flinn Stadium in Quincy.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The opening of the Hannibal Aquatics Center was delayed for summer opening thanks to recent storms, but now they are open and the lifeguards are ready!

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Early construction begins on the Orascom Fertilizer plant near Wever Iowa.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Summer camp season is underway. But where do you send your kids if they're not into the outdoors or traditional sports? Send them back to school.