Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Yesterday at 5:05 AM  Vote for the Cat: Kitten vies for mayor of Mexican city, promising to sleep most of the day

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The results of Tuesday's mayoral election mean a Republican future for Quincy.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Voters were hitting the polls since six Tuesday morning, and the turnout for this election was similar to the previous election.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  With an estimated 30 percent turnout, voters in Quincy elected Kyle Moore as the mayor of Quincy by a narrow margin.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Quincy residents eagerly awaited the outcome of the Quincy School Board race Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  VIDEO ADDED: The forum was held at the Quincy University North Campus Auditorium and featured candidates for the Quincy School Board.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Illinois voters can officially cast their ballots beginning Monday in Adams County.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  VIDEO ADDED: The League of Women Voters of Adams County is sponsoring a forum Tuesday, March 19 to inform voters leading up to the April 9 election.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A candidate running for Macomb's 2nd Ward alderman says February's general election results have raised serious questions about the city's election process.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The Supreme Court will hear arguments today about validity of Arizona's voter registration law.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A 2009 Iowa Supreme Court ruling legalized gay marriage in the state, but Sen. Dennis Guth says that voters should get to decide.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Eric Cantor joins a growing list of Republicans who say the party needs to broaden its political appeal.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  The Adams County Board has voted to table a proposal on electric aggregation for the unincorporated parts of the county. That means the question probably won't appear on the ballot until at least next year.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The Illini West High School District will ask voters again for a new high school.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The City of Quincy says letters will soon be going out to city residents explaining the upcoming switchover of electricity providers for many city residents all under the electric aggregation plan.