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Thursday, April 25, 2013  Police departments and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) host Drug Take Back Days several times throughout the year, hoping people will clean out their medicine cabinets and dispose of unwanted or unused prescriptions and other medications.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  The measure cleared the Senate on an 89-8 vote early Tuesday, hours after Vice President Joe Biden and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky sealed a deal.

Monday, December 31, 2012  House Republicans notified lawmakers that the chamber will vote Monday evening on other bills. They say that will be their only votes of the day.

Monday, December 31, 2012  The White House and Senate Republicans sorted through stubborn disputes over taxing the wealthy and cutting the budget to pay for Democratic spending proposals as Monday's midnight deadline for an accord avoiding the "fiscal cliff" drew to within hours.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Top members of Congress and President Barack Obama are holding out slim hopes for a limited fiscal deal before the new year.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  Unity of Quincy takes part in an international movement celebrating a "Global Birthday Party."

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Expired gift cards still valuable as unclaimed property.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Hannibal area residents cleaned out their cabinets of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs Wednesday.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Beardstown's Cargill plant is still in negotiations with its union, despite two rejected contract offers.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Ray LaHood is stepping down as U.S. Transportation Secretary at the end of President Obama's current term.

Saturday, June 04, 2011  It's time to break out the sunscreen if you haven't already. This week's forecast shows 90 degree temperatures with plenty of sun over the Tri-States. Whether you use SPF 15, 30 or higher, there are a few warnings you should look for before applying.

Sunday, April 03, 2011  Unemployment benefits for about 10,000 Missourians expired Saturday for those who have reached their 79-week limit for coverage. Meanwhile, the Illinois Legislature and Governor Pat Quinn scrambled this week to keep unemployment benefits flowing for about 44,000 people in the state.

Monday, March 07, 2011  AP exclusive: Priests accused of sexual abuse live unmonitored in communities across California and throughout other states.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  The Missouri Department of Natural Resources alleges the Joe Gilliam Mining Company's state permit expired in July of 2009, and the company has not filed for a new one.

Friday, December 17, 2010  Authorities at Western Illinois University say a bill now moving through the Illinois General Assembly could have a significant impact on the schools board of trustees.