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Thursday, May 02, 2013  Every month the Quincy Public Library gives almost a million dollars to the Quincy community. It comes in the form of free classes, materials and services. KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you how these programs are increasing more than checked out books.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Changing times: Politicians' tears seen more often as winners and losers dare to show emotions

Friday, August 10, 2012  Will the drought cause an increase in the price of meat in the long term? Some experts think so and other are saying not so fast.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  The Quincy Transit Lines saw an increase of 5% in ridership for the last fiscal year.

Sunday, May 06, 2012  Traeder TNT Yamaha says more people are looking at buying a scooter as a way to save money on their gasoline bill.

Monday, April 30, 2012  Due to increasing need, the Quincy Salvation Army says it will open its food pantry an extra day each month.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  The State of Missouri leads the U-S in the number of meth labs busted in 2011 and that trend is also being seen in Northeast Missouri.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Normally an increase in shoplifting is a sign of troubled economic times.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  APNewsbreak: Global warming worsens weather extremes, international climate panel will say

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  The vote comes as Congress struggles to pass legislation increasing the government's borrowing cap to avoid a U.S. default.

Monday, May 16, 2011  The Quincy to Chicago trains have seen a 9.9% increase in ridership from April 2010 to April 2011.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  China's drive to transform itself into a major military power is being pursued in a secretive manner that increases the potential for misunderstanding and military conflict with other nations, the Pentagon says in a new report.

Friday, July 23, 2010  Gov. Pat Quinn has signed into law two bills aimed at increasing protections for pets and pet owners throughout Illinois.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  Spring isn't all about sunshine and blooming flowers.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010  U.S. Rep Jan Schakowsky (shuh-KOW'-skee) is pushing health care legislation to strengthen laws to keep insurance companies from increasing rates excessively.