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Monday, March 18, 2013  Due to low funding in the Quincy Public School District, many teachers are laid off for the summer, and may be rehired in the fall. This year, there was a sigh of relief.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Senior care services in Illinois are holding onto what little money they've received from the state. It's caused concern for both employees and their clients who rely on them in their retirement years.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Tackling a do-it-yourself project may seem like a great way to improve your home and save some  money at the same time.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A full-scale bathroom remodel costs tens of thousands of dollars but there are simple updates you can make without breaking the bank.

Monday, October 15, 2012  One in eight women will develop breast cancer during some point in their lifetime. October is geared toward decreasing that number.

Monday, May 14, 2012  Monday's Pink Ribbon Golf Tournament in Hannibal takes on special meaning this year.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Soon, the terminally ill in the Hannibal area will have a place to live out their final days. Sarah's Place, named in honor of Sarah Roth, will open later this year as a hospice house.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Illinois continues its deadbeat status - with a backlog of $8.5 billion in unpaid bills.

Friday, November 18, 2011  Pinkel was released after posting bond.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, were seen in the Tri-States on Monday evening!

Saturday, October 22, 2011  One in eight women will get diagnosed with breast cancer in her life. Hundreds of people hit the streets in Quincy for the fifth annual Pink Pass it On Breast Cancer Awareness Walk.

Friday, September 30, 2011  Raising money and awarenss for breast cancer research.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  A story Alicia Pierson shared with her husband's co-workers about surviving breast cancer, turns into a statewide effort for Ameren employees to wear pink hats and raise money for breast cancer research.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Pink flamingos are not just tacky yard ornaments ... they are tacky yard ornaments for a good cause and now they are missing.