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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  TransUnion: Improving housing market helps lower rate of late payments on US mortgages in first quarter

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.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Blessing says it recently got notice from the state of Illinois that insurance payments involving claims on the state's insurance plan would take about 10 months to process.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The State of Illinois is behind on their bills and that is now even affecting funeral homes and public assistance funerals.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  U.S. war costs last for more than a century, monthly payments to Civil War vet families

Monday, February 25, 2013  Illinois' largest public employees' union says a strike is a real possibility.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Some ask why lawmakers aren't moving forward, and why taxpayers aren't more angry with them.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The Northeast Community Action Corporation says a weatherization program they administer is helping homeowners save hundreds of dollars a month on utility bills.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Senator John Sullivan confirms to KHQA that controversial add will be pulled and replaced as soon as possible.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  The Macomb School District faces a big budget deficit for the year.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  NECAC helps keep a Hannibal homeowner away from foreclosure.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  JWCC 2013 budget is 4% lower than the 2012 budget.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Area day care providers and residents will meet Wednesday to brainstorm what to do over state funding cutbacks for child care providers.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  County estimates the state is behind aprox. $500,000.