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Medical Marijuana Bill Headed to Governor

Brian Mackey — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:12:26 +0000

The Illinois Senate approved legislation Friday that would legalize the medical use of marijuana. The vote was not close -- 35 senators voted “yes,” 21 cast “no” votes.

Senator Bill Haine (D-Alton), who sponsored the measure, frequently reminds his colleagues he was once a prosecutor. He said the idea behind the bill is to help people in pain find relief.

“It is not about recreational drug use. It is not about using this substance to get 'high,' quote-unquote," Haine said.

Fort Madison Man Faces Terrorism Charge

Jason Parrott — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:39:10 +0000

The Iowa Department of Public Safety says a Fort Madison man has been arrested on charges of terrorism and intimidation.

Schock: More Hearings Coming on IRS

Scott Stuntz — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:40:46 +0000

An Illinois congressman say more hearings will come over the IRS’s target of conservative groups that applied for tax exempt status.

Keokuk Tennis Courts to Proceed

Jason Parrott — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:24 +0000

A popular project in Keokuk was able to get back on track after serious concerns surfaced during the Keokuk City Council's latest meeting.

New Contract for Burlington Teachers

Jason Parrott — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:43:17 +0000

Teachers in the Burlington School District can leave for summer break knowing they have a new contract in place for the 2013/2014 school year.

Schock on Federal Disaster Application

Scott Stuntz — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:34:06 +0000

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn applied to have 11 counties declared federal disaster areas because of recent flooding.

Keokuk Schools Seek Lawsuit Removal

Jason Parrott — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:37:08 +0000

The Keokuk School District and former Keokuk High School Principal Michelle Lukavsky are trying to be removed from a sexual abuse lawsuit in Lee County.

Macomb Jr. Sr. High School Lock Down

Scott Stuntz — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:41:07 +0000

KHQA reported the Macomb Junior and Senior High School went into lockdown at during the 9 o'clock hour this morning.

The Impact of Highway Bypasses

Rich Egger — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:12:00 +0000

Highway bypasses have been built around some western Illinois communities and more are coming. A grant from IDOT will allow the Western Illinois Regional Council to study the impact of those bypasses.

SCC / IA Law Enforcement Academy Deal

Jason Parrott — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:01:15 +0000

Local law enforcement officers can get a head start on earning an advanced degree from Southeastern Community College.