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Friday, May 17, 2013  A QHS sophomore is being credited with saving a man's life after he choked on food and couldn't breathe.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Three types of background checks would be required if bill passes.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Voters in the Nauvoo-Colusa school district said "no" to a tax increase on APril 9th.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A group of students from Hereford Germany make a stop at Blessed Sacrament in Quincy to continue the sister city exchange tradition.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Former STLPD criminalist brings her expertise to biology classes at QJHS to show how science can help solve crimes and how the students can use science to make themselves a career.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  In a new development, the Lee County Sheriff's Office confirms that the victim of an assault on Tuesday, March 12 was 45-year-old Gina Sisk.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Due to low funding in the Quincy Public School District, many teachers are laid off for the summer, and may be rehired in the fall. This year, there was a sigh of relief.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Deputies responded to a 911 call about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday at the 2544 Hilton Road home of Gina Sisk.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The lawsuit filed in late February is the third against Gina Sisk. Keokuk Community School District Superintendent Tim Hood released an official statement about the lawsuit.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he's submitting the "most difficult" budget he's ever had to since he took office.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Quincy High reaping big rewards from setting high standards in the classroom.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Twomey comes to the district with many years of experience behind him in various school district roles.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Illinois' largest public employees' union says a strike is a real possibility.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Teachers make move to improve student focus by ditching desk chairs in favor of yoga balls

Friday, February 08, 2013  In an effort to beautify the children books section, Quincy Public Library hired a local artist to decorate the room with her artwork