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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Adams County Health Department has free bacteria and nitrate test kits available.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Believe it or not, Spring is here. And with the season comes the sweet peeping of chicks and ducklings. But these baby animals can be quite a handful.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Public health officials have issued new guidelines for eating fish caught in some Illinois rivers and lakes.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The construction site is on the corner of eighth street and Avenue G.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  A proposed hog confinement operation in Southeastern McDonough County is facing serious setbacks.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  We know you're trying to eat healthier this holiday season, but take a closer look at any grape tomatoes you plan on adding to that salad.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Reminder to students: Free MMR vaccinations in the QU cafeteria on Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Marion County Water District under a boil order July 13- July 15.

Saturday, July 02, 2011  Illinois health officials are reminding the public how to avoid foodborne illnesses at July Fourth picnics.

Monday, March 07, 2011  Hold off on making that P, B and J.

Friday, August 27, 2010  This KHQA Safe Family Report shows that the massive egg recall may have been caused by contaminated chicken feed.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Contaminants have leaked into the dirt from structures that have been buried.

Friday, August 20, 2010  The Illinois Department of Public Health is getting the word out about a massive nationwide egg recall.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Federal health regulators say Johnson & Johnson managers failed to test for contamination of more than 40 varieties of children's cold medicines recalled over the weekend .

Thursday, April 22, 2010  Illinois communities are to receive $2.65 million in grants from the Environmental Protection Agency to clean contaminated waste sites in the state.