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Thursday, March 14, 2013  In the new school building in the neighboring town of Monroe, police remain a presence. Signs ask people to close doors softly and not to drag objects across the floor.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  In an effort to make school a safer place for your children, Illinois State troopers offer a seminar on critical response.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Faculty members recently filed notice off intent to strike.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Deal reached after nine-hour negotiation session avoids first strike in union's 50 years.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Faculty members at Spoon River College have filed a ten-day intent to strike notice with the school.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Dr. Anthony Allen is inaugurated as the 17th president of Hannibal LaGrange University.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Western Illinois University students, faculty, staff and alumni have the opportunity to name a new coffee flavor.

Monday, July 09, 2012  The university has adopted the "MyForce" campus security system.

Monday, March 12, 2012  The Quincy School Board is hosting a public meeting Monday night and you can share comments and concerns with the board before they make any final decisions on budget cuts.

Sunday, January 22, 2012  Many colleges have a pep band that plays at athletic games and school events, but until recently, JWCC didn't have their own pep band.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds have set lofty goals for an education system overhaul.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Students, faculty and staff thought they had a shooter on the loose at the University of Illinois Thursday morning.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  When students returned from break Monday, the College began receiving reports of residence hall rooms that had been entered and items stolen.

Thursday, September 16, 2010  While we're on the subject of teacher contracts... the John Wood Community College board signed off on a one year contract with its faculty.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010  14 students and a faculty member from Hannibal LaGrange College are injured in a car accident in Haiti while on a mission trip to the country.