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Thursday, March 28, 2013  No one could change Evan Ebel -- not even the prison reformer he may have killed

Sunday, January 13, 2013  Patients can refuse a flu shot. Should doctors and nurses have that right, too?

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The influenza virus is starting to hit parts of the Tri-State area as the CDC is reporting high cases of influenza-type illnesses in 44 states.

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

Friday, December 21, 2012  Whether it's by plane, train, or automobile, chances are you have some sort of travel plan this time of year.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Since July, there have been at least four mass shootings that killed 47 people and wounded dozens more in Connecticut, Colorado, Oregon and Wisconsin.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The gun control debate is picking up steam in Illinois and the issue is expected to get plenty of attention when legislators go back to Springfield in January.

Sunday, December 16, 2012  It was a night to remember 2-year-old Easton Zanger, known to the Payson and Quincy communities as Super E-man.

Saturday, December 15, 2012  Police are still piecing together bits of information to determine a motive for Friday's massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  A family friend confirmed Easton Superman Zanger passed away Saturday afternoon after spending weeks in a medically induced coma at St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  City officials, including Mayor John Spring, said that the city water is safe to drink.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Mom who turned in son fearing he was planning movie theater attack says son 'born different'

Thursday, November 08, 2012  The Macon Police Department has issued an endangered person advisory for a mother and her two children.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The cost of treating flu symptoms can add up much more quickly than flu shots.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Cargill Beef recalls 30,000 pounds of ground beef produced in Pennsylvania that may contain salmonella