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Thursday, March 21, 2013  Emergency Management Services Chief Paul Davis said the $54,000 will help with the upgrades to the communications and mobile radio systems in ambulance service vehicles.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Mail processing will cease at Quincy facility by the end of February.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is expected to go back to work in Washington this week.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Senator says President Obama has made the problem on the river a top priority.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Senator Durbin upset with House failure to act on bi-partisan farm bill.

Sunday, August 05, 2012  U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has released a second video message detailing his recovery after a January stroke, saying he's in contact with his office several times a day and has climbed 145 flights of stairs.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Distribution from Quincy facility will be phased out by February

Friday, July 13, 2012  After months of shifting plans and attempts to keep the distribution center open, some employees are concerned about their future.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving ahead with plans to close dozens of mail processing centers, including Quincy's distribution center.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  The report says that the industry is avoiding a higher tax by relabeling roll-your-own tobacco as pipe tobacco.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Illinois officials say the state stands to lose $900 million in federal funding for highways if a Republican-led transportation bill passes in the House this week.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin meets with Postmaster General to discuss the five-month moratorium on closing postal facilities.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Update: U.S. Senator Mark Kirk has been upgraded to fair condition as he continues recovering from a stroke he suffered more than a week ago.

Monday, January 23, 2012  Update: U.S. Senator Mark Kirk has been upgraded to fair condition as he continues recovering from a stroke he suffered more than a week ago.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  The U.S. Postal Service has voluntarily agreed to put in place a five-month moratorium on closing postal facilities, including Quincy's distribution center.