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Thursday, March 14, 2013  A bone from the body of Mary Magdalene is making its way through central Illinois in coming days.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Physicists say they are now confident they have discovered the long-sought Higgs boson

Saturday, January 12, 2013  After four years of rebuilding, one local Pittsfield church rennovates its building and repairs its congregation.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A warrant for both men was served Wednesday charging both with burglary 2nd degree and a bond was set at $50,000.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Updated with video: Richard Mourdock criticized over rape, pregnancy comments made during Indiana Senate candidate debate.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  In an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity televised Wednesday, George Zimmerman said he felt the course of the night 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was killed "was all God's plan."

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  My last view of Colorado Springs was majestic ... but now that skyline is marred by smoke and fire.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  The Marion County Sheriff's Department is asking for your help in these ongoing investigations.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  Remapping Congressional districts can mean revenge, more 'Godfather' than 'Federalist Papers'

Saturday, August 20, 2011  Members from five local churches in Quincy spent Saturday afternoon cleaning up the city's parks.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  'Treasonous' to print money? Days into the presidential race, Perry's not holding his tongue

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Harold Camping doomsday prediction record: 0-2. If you're reading this, the world didn't end, and Harold Camping, famed Armageddon predictor, was wrong, again.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  Looking to win Iowa, Gingrich says he hopes evangelicals talk with him about personal failings

Friday, May 13, 2011  From Dr. No to tea party godfather: Ron Paul says he's running for president a third time

Thursday, May 12, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for May 12, we address a measure that will appear on the 2012 ballot that states people can pray in public places, so long as they do not disturb the peace.