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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, April 21, 2013  A local business needs your help to help victims and families affected by Monday's explosions.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  A former Joplin resident has pleaded guilty to disaster fraud for benefits she received after a deadly tornado hit the city in 2011.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Pepsi Community Caps program continues to give you a chance to make a difference in someone else's life.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Bonansinga Driver location will provide more space, better access to areas and more opportunities for park district.

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.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Candidate says the city's election rules are unclear.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Tri-States got the Talent competition benefits Relay for Life of Adams County.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Official: Obama's budget proposes cuts to Social Security in attempt to compromise with GOP

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The second ward city council election in Macomb has stirred some controversy.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The Lewis County Missouri sheriff says the quarter cent sales tax is needed to help improve public safety in the county.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Raffles, hunting gear and guns were only a part of what drew in hundreds of people to the Adams County Fairgrounds Saturday.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Updated with video: Next up for gay marriage: Supreme Court hears challenge to federal Defense of Marriage Act

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Dozens of cars rolled through a local service station in Carthage Wednesday afternoon for the lowest gas price Tri-State area has seen in years.