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Tuesday, May 21, 2013  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Construction is well underway into a bigger Central Illinois Food Bank in Springfield. The food bank serves 145 agencies in 21 central Illinois counties.

Friday, March 01, 2013  The Madison-Davis Bicycle shop has been in business for decades. But have you ever wondered who Madison and Davis are?

Friday, March 01, 2013  State Senators passed the expansion Thursday. It now goes to the House.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Ameren Transmission Illinois began its third and final series of open houses regarding a proposed bill to build a transmission line along three states. The project would add a 345,000 volt transmission line spanning three states.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  The open house begins at 5 p.m. July 18.

Sunday, May 13, 2012  Keokuk residents will soon be able to take a "Walk of Fame."

Monday, March 12, 2012  Churches across the nation have been seeing a record number of foreclosures. But what does that mean for local congregations?

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  The Quincy Journal reports that the Quincy Plan Commission has thrown its support behind a request by the Quincy Presbyterian Church to use part of the building at 255 South 36th street.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for November 15, we're talking about a new study that says sugary drinks can expand your waistline ... without making you weigh more.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Area leaders and lawmakers joined together for the 9th Tri-State Development Summit in Quincy Wednesday.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011  The Y has actually been part of the Quincy community off and on for 158 years, and shows no signs of slowing down.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Western Illinois is getting attention....for having larger-than-average waistlines.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  Quitline Iowa is expanding its online services to help smokers kick the habit.