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

Yesterday at 7:48 AM  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  A call for help went out at 11:33 a.m. from a medical life flight being rerouted to Quincy Regional Airport because of engine problems.

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  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.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners plan to take its time examining the future of Westview Golf Course in Quincy.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A fundraiser for Horizons Social Services sells 1,600 brats in 4 hours.

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

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Obama reverses course on morning-after pill; critic sees him 'caving to political pressure'

Monday, June 10, 2013  Local cancer survivors celebrated life Monday evening through the Blessing Cancer Center's celebration of life event.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Business magazine says that issues like hiring and firing and drug testing will have be addressed if bill becomes law.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The weather is expected to heat up this week. That means its finally time to break out the bathing suits and hit the pool. But before you take that first dip, here are some tips you need to know to keep your kids safe.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Though the mosquitoes carrying the virus were in Cook County, officials warn you to protect yourselves from the pests by prevention.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Several Quincy families visited the NICU in Saint Louis Thursday all thanks to Forever Kelton.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Court allows girls of all ages to buy generic morning-after pill while government appeals