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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Already short of some foods, Venezuela is facing a toilet paper crisis, government says

Friday, March 15, 2013  U.S. clergy abuse victims want punishment, transparency under new pope; many not optimistic

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.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Two Chinese college students collapsed and died when they were testing for an annual, mandatory 1,000-meter run in late November.

Monday, December 31, 2012  The buoyant economies of the Asia-Pacific are prepared to party with renewed optimism despite the so-called fiscal cliff threatening to reverberate globally from the United States and the tattered economies of Europe.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Privately owned hospitals to get 10 million dollar annual tax break.

Saturday, November 03, 2012  The third annual Birthright Trivia Night included celebrity lifelines, food, a silent auction and dozens of Birthright volunteers.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  A proposal in the State of Iowa could see changes in the way services are provided to victims of domestic violence and domestic abuse.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The Northeast Community Action Corporation says a weatherization program they administer is helping homeowners save hundreds of dollars a month on utility bills.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  NECAC helps keep a Hannibal homeowner away from foreclosure.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Energy assistance funds run out early for NECAC.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  For Obama and Romney, deepening crisis in Syria is a no-win political situation

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Teachers across Western Illinois protested proposed changes to their pension plans Wednesday.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Would you pay for your child to ride the school bus everyday? That could become your only option if Illinois school districts decide to charge parents a bus fee due to an enormous slash in transportation funding.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  NECAC says they're getting addtional funding to help people pay their winter utility bills.