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Thursday, April 11, 2013  Rick Hoyt has run, biked and swum with his father in 1,092 races — including 252 triathlons, 70 marathons and 95 half-marathons — over the past 34 years, including a wartime race in El Salvador in which they had to be escorted by armed men.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  In beach-loving Brazil, the disabled defy even paralysis to ride the waves

Friday, February 15, 2013  Crippled cruise ship docks at Alabama port; passengers celebrate end of miserable Gulf odyssey

Thursday, February 14, 2013  After days stranded at sea aboard disabled Carnival ship, bus trip awaits weary passengers

Friday, January 25, 2013  Students with disabilities must be given a fair shot to play on a traditional sports team or have their own leagues, the Education Department says.

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

Sunday, November 18, 2012  The hunt gives people who are physically disabled a chance to get out and hunt.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  More then 40 years after being killed in the line of duty, a portion of Illinois 103 is named after the trooper who was killed while assisting a stranded motorist.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  There's nothing like a playing some b-ball to pass a Saturday afternoon. But what if you couldn't use your legs to get up court?

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.

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

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Don't you hate when you're told a secret, and can't tell anyone? KHQA's Chad Douglas was recently told about a secret in Pike County, Missouri, and he's not about to stay mum.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  There is speculation that Illinois governor Pat Quinn could be handing out pink slips and propose closing several state facilities to try and close a budget gap that state is facing this year. What's your take on possible layoffs?

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.