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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Twenty employees in the Operating Engineers Lcoal 965 withdrew its intent to strike notice after reaching an agreement with elected officials.

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 07, 2013  A subcommittee in the Republican-majority House did not approve the bill Wednesday.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Snow from the recent storm lasted a little longer on one road in Melrose Township. That's because no one knew who was supposed to plow it.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Skeptical Congress may deliver Obama few victories on State of the Union priorities

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Local veterans are calling on Illinois lawmakers to help build a new 500 bed facility at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.

Friday, February 08, 2013  The bill introduced by Representative Tom Shaw Wednesday would prohibit abortion from the moment of conception.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two young Republican farmers who serve in the Iowa Legislature are trying to make it more appealing for retiring farmers to lease their land to beginners.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Republican Congressman Aaron Schock spent the afternoon at Spring Lake Country Club campaigning for Quincy councilman Kyle Moore.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Thursday marked the first day of Illinois' general assembly.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The tough talk on the Sunday morning talk shows doesn't bode well for voters who are frustrated by the political gridlock.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  The Electoral College cast their votes earlier this month based on how their states voted in November.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The gun control debate is picking up steam in Illinois and the issue is expected to get plenty of attention when legislators go back to Springfield in January.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  One sheriff in Northeast Missouri thinks there needs to be a change in the way state funding is distributed to local sheriff departments.