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Monday, March 25, 2013  Western Illinois University may find it more difficult to borrow money in the near future.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The former Lee County maintenance director who won his whistle-blower lawsuit wants his job back, too.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  States require those receiving unemployment to use bank cards laden with fees rather than depositing the benefits directly into a bank account, a consumer group reports.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The State of Illinois now has 152 new laws on the books effective January 1, 2013.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  Fees are going up for operators of Illinois public swimming pools for the first time in almost 40 years.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The Adams County Ambulance Service hopes to recoup some of the fees that hasn't been collected by a third party billing vendor in almost a year.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  The city of Quincy will not be able to recoup legal fees accrued while trying to get a historic building back up to code.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  The Adams County Ambulance Service is exploring options to possibly change the way they bill for calls and also the way they collect fees.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  The owner of a nuisance structure in Quincy is now filing an order of protection against the city.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  The Adams County Ambulance Board votes to increase rates county residents pay for an ambulance.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Illinois Veterans Home residents will pay higher fees starting this summer.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Illinois State Senator John Sullivan says he is against legislation that would require handgun owners in Illinois to register their guns and pay a fee.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Illinois residents living in state run veteran homes may see a cost of living increase come 2013.

Saturday, October 15, 2011  During a time when it seems the cost of just about everything is going up, students at Culver Stockton College have something to be happy about. They won't see an increase in their tuition, at least for another year. That was the decision made at last week's fall board meeting. Trustees voted to freeze tuition at $22,250.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Some banks have starting imposing new debit card fees. Consumers are angry and look for a way to avoid these new monthly fees.