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Thursday, May 09, 2013  The Quincy-based hospital joins the group of four Midwestern health systems in a move that CEOs say will reduce costs and allow the health systems to better share information.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Nancy Stafford and her husband William were hit by a semi driven by a Baton Rouge, Louisiana man.

Friday, December 14, 2012  A boost in tourism brought in $20,000 in additional grant money for the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Officials plan to break ground for the new MACC campus in Hannibal on November 7, 2012.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Mark Twain is credited with saying, “Golf is a good walk spoiled.” In Mark Twain's hometown Monday, golf meant food on the table for senior citizens who can't afford a good, hot meal.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  An Illinois bill could help people who cannot afford heath care.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Hundreds of families in Western Illinois can't afford quality preschool on their own.

Monday, April 16, 2012  Hundreds of people who rely on Quincy's Med-Assist program got a boost Monday from Blessing Health System.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Local republican officials gathered at the Quincy Municipal airport today to discuss the president's "Affordable Care Act."

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Adam Rapp of Payson will attend the State of the Union Speech with the Obamas Tuesday evening.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  APNewsBreak: Obama administration says 2.5 million young adults gain coverage through health overhaul

Monday, November 14, 2011  Supreme Court will hear arguments over health care overhaul, a key Obama initiative, in spring

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Every kid likes to start the school year off on a good note, and that may include having the right supplies.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for May 3, we address gas prices in the area that are rising above $4.00 a gallon.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for April 21, we discuss how you use the telephone.