Illinois considers concealed carry law...again : News : ConnectTriStates.com

Some Illinois lawmakers are trying once again to give residents the right to carry concealed weapons. The proposed legislation would create the Family and Personal Protection Act. It would let the state of Illinois issue permits to carry concealed firearms, but only after gun owners complete an extensive application process.

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Teenager arrested for setting fire to Sprouts Inn

Yesterday at 7:56 PM Officers arrested 18-year-old Alex Frieden on arson charges.

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Quincy City Council approves township budget

Monday, June 17, 2013 Quincy Township officially has a new budget.

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Happy Father's Day to dads in the Tri-States

Sunday, June 16, 2013 Everyone at KHQA would like to send a very special early Happy Father's Day to dads in the Tri-States! Check out this photo slideshow of viewer submitted photos and feel free to submit your own!

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Cancer survivors walk laps for a cure

Saturday, June 15, 2013 The journey to end cancer starts with a single step. That was the theme behind Friday night's Relay for Life event at Flinn Stadium in Quincy.

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Area around McDonough County Courthouse makes National Register

Friday, June 14, 2013 Macomb sees the area around the courthouse added to the National Register of Historic Places.

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Like a phoenix, Sprouts Inn rises from the ashes

Friday, June 14, 2013 Construction was halted a few times due to a second fire on the property and other setbacks along the way, but owner Jennifer Wiemelt hopes to be opened by mid-summer.

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Committee to examine Westview Golf Course's future

Thursday, June 13, 2013 The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners plan to take its time examining the future of Westview Golf Course in Quincy.

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Inmate claims he was itching to get out of jail