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Friday, June 14, 2013  Donald "Rick" Pruett's trial is scheduled for September 24 before Adams County Judge William Mays.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Twenty employees in the Operating Engineers Lcoal 965 withdrew its intent to strike notice after reaching an agreement with elected officials.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Debate continues over solution to Illinois pension crisis.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a massive overhaul of state pensions. It's the first time the House has passed such a plan after more than a year of negotiating and many failed attempts over the years.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Almost 800 food and building-service workers at the University of Illinois will walk off the job for three days beginning Monday.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The man arrested in a 21-hour standoff with police wore a red and white striped jumpsuit and shackles around his wrists as he was led into the courtroom Wednesday.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Quincy Police Department took Donald R. Pruett into custody shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday. (Raw interview with Quincy Police Chief Rob Copley added.)

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The man facing sex abuse charges against a minor who barricaded himself inside his Quincy home Monday was previously charged with the same crime.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The standoff began shortly after 2:30 p.m.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Union workers at Pinnacle Foods voted down a new contract proposal Sunday afternoon.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Tax credits extended to several renewable fuels producers.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Thursday's drama was a major personal defeat for House Speaker John Boehner.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Evidence of Congress' plummeting popularity is everywhere.

Monday, December 10, 2012  The Obama-Boehner meeting Sunday was the first between just the two leaders since Election Day.

Monday, December 10, 2012  The stock market's unpredictability is perhaps the biggest wild card in the political showdown over the fiscal cliff.