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Thursday, April 04, 2013  Members of Quincy's Autism Support Group walked from Quincy Medical Group to Washington Park and back Thursday.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Advocates for Alzheimer's research and lawmakers met to discuss updates about the legislature involving Alzheimer's Disease.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Illinois is strengthening penalties for handicap parking violations.

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.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  Girl Scout troop 6780 members earned their Gold Award by working to get Girl Scout manuals published in Braille.

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

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  You may see some interesting service animals in Illinois.

Monday, April 02, 2012  The Tri-State community is gathering for an Autism Awareness rally Monday evening in Quincy. Everyone who attends will be given a light to glow blue down Maine Street.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Quincy public-service workers made their voices heard.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Ally Carel was granted a wish through the Make a Wish Foundation, a trip to Hawaii.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for September 6, we're talking about possible cuts to Missouri's circuit-breaker tax credit for seniors and disabled renters.

Sunday, May 22, 2011  Missouri's one of several states cutting the number of weeks that laid-off workers can get unemployment insurance, as a way to limit tax increases on businesses. Michigan, Missouri and Arkansas recently reduced the maximum number of weeks.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  Update:  Tuesday night, hundreds of Ally's hometown supporters from the Hamilton area attended a rally at Hamilton High.

Saturday, April 02, 2011  Chances are you know someone who has autism.  It is the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S. affecting one in 110 children nationally, more so in boys than girls. This month, the world is bringing Autism to the front lines and asking for your help. You're asked to light it up blue.

Thursday, May 06, 2010  Can exercise keep people independent and prevent disability as they age?