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Thursday, May 09, 2013  The Quincy-based hospital joins the group of four Midwestern health systems in a move that CEOs say will reduce costs and allow the health systems to better share information.

Monday, April 01, 2013  With big political issues seemingly settled, Gang of Eight turns to immigration plan's details

Monday, March 25, 2013  The City of Quincy has spent about $200,000 on snow removal so far this year and local rural townships are also feeling the pinch for snow removal.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Dot Foods is making its way through local high schools this month looking for high school recruits.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Cut services include labor and delivery, postpartum and the Tri-State medical Group's Women's Health Center.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A Quincy man was arrested at the Whispering Oaks Camp Ground near Mendon late Monday night.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Quincy resident Troy E. Cleesen, 44, was charged with manufacture of methamphetamine in federal court in Springfield on Thursday.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Despite signs of economic recovery, hiring remains too weak to rapidly reduce the number of those unemployed.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  The average number of people seeking unemployment benefits over the past month fell to the lowest level since March 2008, a sign that the job market is healing.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Authorities in Lansing were bracing for an onslaught of demonstrators Tuesday at the Michigan Capitol as the Legislature reconvenes for what could be final votes on bills.

Friday, December 07, 2012  By sundown Thursday, bills had been introduced and passed without committee votes or public hearings.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  'Tis the holiday season and many of you will be putting up your Christmas tree if you haven't already.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Cargill was cited with three safety violations for failing to protect workers from unexpected start-up of machines at its Beardstown pork processing facility.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  IDOT is holding a public Open House to inform the public on construction.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Obama to meet with labor leaders about impending 'fiscal cliff,' prospect of taxes on wealthy