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

Yesterday at 2:35 PM  It's summer time and that means vacations. Hotels will be buzzing with travelers this season and the hospitality industry needs your help.

Yesterday at 12:00 PM  The North East Community Action Corporation signed an agreement to have federal inmates build houses behind prison walls.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  We're sharing some tips for your family to remember when hiring a professional photographer.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Construction was halted a few times due to a second fire on the property and other setbacks along the way, but owner Jennifer Wiemelt hopes to be opened by mid-summer.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Work is expected to begin on a new pipeline that will run through the Tri-States in early August.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Northeast Community Action Corporation says they're already running out of money that is used to help people pay their utility bill.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Keeping up with the Jones' can be expensive.  Between buying clothes for your family, decorations for your house and basic necessities, the dollars signs can add up quickly. But there is one store that can help you pinch your pennies.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  During the summer, both a deck and a patio can provide an outdoor extension of your living space.

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  Quinn wants lawmakers to vote on combined Madigan/Cullerton pension plan.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  It cools you off during the dog days of summer and can serve as the go-to-spot for family fun, but a pool can be a lot of work, too.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Fitch Ratings said Monday it would drop the Illinois rating from "A'' to "A-" based on lawmakers' failure to enact a solution to the state's public-employee pension crisis.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. is celebrating its 75th anniversary in a big way this weekend.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  KHQA is once again proud to sponsor the 2013 Resource Expo on Thursday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A proposal to ban the use of cellphones while driving in Illinois is headed to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk.