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Saturday, March 03, 2012  Hundreds of people made their way into Hannibal Inn to hear about party goals and initiatives from state leaders. Both Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill were guest speakers Saturday. U.S. Representative Russ Carnahan and other state officials were also in attendance.

Friday, February 03, 2012  The former Pennsylvania senator began his day at 8:30 a.m. at the Mark Twain Dinette, 400 N. 3rd St. where he met with patrons.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Update: U.S. Senator Mark Kirk has been upgraded to fair condition as he continues recovering from a stroke he suffered more than a week ago.

Monday, January 23, 2012  Update: U.S. Senator Mark Kirk has been upgraded to fair condition as he continues recovering from a stroke he suffered more than a week ago.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  The U.S. Postal Service has voluntarily agreed to put in place a five-month moratorium on closing postal facilities, including Quincy's distribution center.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  Ban on chewing tobacco at games and on camera.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  U.S. Senator Kit Bond gave his final speech on the Senate floor Tuesday.

Monday, November 29, 2010  Republican Mark Kirk is about to become Illinois' newest U.S. senator.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  U.S. Senator Kit Bond issues statement on Sen. Ted Stevens

Saturday, July 31, 2010  Senator Dick Durbin holds meet and greet in Beardstown

Friday, July 30, 2010  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin has announced that a Senate committee has approved $200,000 for Chaddock.

Monday, January 18, 2010  The primary is only about two weeks away.

Monday, February 16, 2009  U.S. Sen. Roland Burris says a newly released affidavit about his contact with aides to ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich was voluntary.

Sunday, January 25, 2009  U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says Illinois probably won't get any money from the federal economic stimulus package until Gov. Rod Blagojevich is gone from office.