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Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The results of Tuesday's mayoral election mean a Republican future for Quincy.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  VIDEO ADDED: The League of Women Voters of Adams County is sponsoring a forum Tuesday, March 19 to inform voters leading up to the April 9 election.

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.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Missouri Democrats gathered for their annual iconic event.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Thursday marked the first day of Illinois' general assembly.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The tough talk on the Sunday morning talk shows doesn't bode well for voters who are frustrated by the political gridlock.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon appointed Donnie Davis, of Edina, as Treasurer for Knox County Thursday.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  The measure cleared the Senate on an 89-8 vote early Tuesday, hours after Vice President Joe Biden and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky sealed a deal.

Monday, December 31, 2012  House Republicans notified lawmakers that the chamber will vote Monday evening on other bills. They say that will be their only votes of the day.

Monday, December 31, 2012  The White House and Senate Republicans sorted through stubborn disputes over taxing the wealthy and cutting the budget to pay for Democratic spending proposals as Monday's midnight deadline for an accord avoiding the "fiscal cliff" drew to within hours.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Top members of Congress and President Barack Obama are holding out slim hopes for a limited fiscal deal before the new year.

Sunday, December 16, 2012  Governor Jay Nixon is shuffling some positions within his administration.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Republicans still aren't budging on Obama's demands for higher tax rates on upper bracket earners, despite the president's convincing election victory and opinion polls showing support for the idea.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Senate Democrats divided over cuts to benefit programs, raising roadblock to any fiscal deal

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Adams County Democrats have a positive attitude after the election results came in.