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Friday, May 10, 2013  Why does one hospital charge 40 times more than another? New data underscore cost mysteries

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Hannibal residents will see utility rates go up in the coming months.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Lawmakers in Illinois are in the hot seat Friday morning.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he's submitting the "most difficult" budget he's ever had to since he took office.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Time is running out for you to get that state grant for your college education in Illinois.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Illinois' largest public employees' union says a strike is a real possibility.

Friday, February 15, 2013  A year ago, Missouri lawmakers passed a bill that lowered residents cable bills, but the savings affected communications programs statewide, including the one at Hannibal High School.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Close to 75 people attended a public forum Tuesday evening, at the Methodist Church of Canton, to discuss their concerns about the city's recent decision to up their water bills.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  The Quincy community came together to help Jackson Weppler, a three-year-old battling stage 3 liver cancer.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Some ask why lawmakers aren't moving forward, and why taxpayers aren't more angry with them.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A new list of to-do's for the Illinois legislature ... voting on pension reform, an assault-weapons ban and gay-marriage legislation. But they can now cross off the issue of illegal immigrants obtaining a driver's license.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A rise in Hannibal electric rates could hurt an already cash-strapped assistance program.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Authorities in Lansing were bracing for an onslaught of demonstrators Tuesday at the Michigan Capitol as the Legislature reconvenes for what could be final votes on bills.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Eliminating the $1 bill could save taxpayers plenty over the next 30 years

Friday, November 30, 2012  The Kansas City businessman is giving away $100,000 this holiday season, and spent the day in New Jersey and New York giving away thousands.