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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Three types of background checks would be required if bill passes.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Live house burn in Liberty used as training exercise for Adams and Pike County's firefighters.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Congressman Aaron Schock took a tour of Western Illinois levee districts Sunday, looking to see who needs a helping hand.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Due to low funding in the Quincy Public School District, many teachers are laid off for the summer, and may be rehired in the fall. This year, there was a sigh of relief.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Illinois' largest public employees' union says a strike is a real possibility.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Some ask why lawmakers aren't moving forward, and why taxpayers aren't more angry with them.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The Hannibal School District along with every other public school district in the state of Missouri are gearing up for the next round of reviews under the Missouri School Improvement Program.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Group says important changes need to made in Missouri school systems.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Families going to four Title I schools in Quincy will have the option this year to transfer their child to a different school due to No Child Left Behind Act rules.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  As one the most intense droughts in the Midwest drags on, plenty of Missourians are now looking into wells.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  New program hopes to give drought relief to Missouri farmers.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Quincy mayor concerned over Madigan proposal.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Bushnell Prairie-City and Avon are both holding school board meetings tonight to discuss the future of their districts.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Update: Republicans are defending Missouri's newly redrawn U.S. House districts in court.

Monday, January 23, 2012