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  • News

    I-74 bridge/John Deere Rd. expansion gets IL money

    An ambitious plan is in the works to rebuild the I-74 bridge. It’s about quality of life to Denise Bulat,…

  • News

    Six Illinoisans recieve state’s highest award

    A group of local people were awarded the state’s highest honor, the Order of Lincoln at a ceremony held at Augustana College.

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    Branstad, Quinn and 32 other governors work to save Olympic wrestling

    Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn co-signed a letter pleading with the International Olympic Committee to keep wrestling in the Olympics.

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    Tennant Truck Lines adds 67 jobs

    Illinois Governor Pat Quinn visited Colona, Illinois to help announce more jobs at Tennant Truck Lines. In August of 2012,…

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    Bill Daley mulling potential run to be Illinois governor

    Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley is considering a run for the Illinois governorship in 2014, potentially challenging Gov. Pat Quinn.

  • News

    Moffitt Overpass bridges the gap in Galesburg

    Galesburg is proud to be a town of trains. They’re important to transportation and trade. “You can’t get around,” said…

  • News / Politics

    Neighbors express concerns with Thomson facility

    THOMSON – Neighbors are reacting to news of Thomson’s Correctional Center finally opening up. Crews built the facility back in…

  • News / Politics / Sports

    Bill to Resurrect IL Horse Racing Dies at Governor’s Hand

    Citing a lack of oversight today Illinois Governor Pat Quinn struck down legislation that would allow slot machines at horse…

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    Morrison parents angry about buses

    MORRISON – Superintendent Suellen Girard responded Wednesday about why the Morrison School District is not picking up as many students…

  • Agriculture drought

    Programs announced to help farmers hit by drought

    Illinois will provide state assistance to farmers and residents in areas hit hard by the 2012 drought.

  • News / Politics

    Illinois horse racing fighting for its life

    A downward spiral has the industry searching for a new way to get racing fans and betters back to the track.

  • News pension

    Quinn proposes cutting down on pension costs to state

    Illinois Governor Pat Quinn asks state workers to pay more and retire later to help cut pension costs. The state’s…