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Item on School Board Agenda
5:18 pm
Mon May 20, 2013

Accused Keokuk Teacher to Resign

The woman being accused of sexual abuse by two former students is set to leave the Keokuk School District.

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High Visibility Location
4:55 pm
Mon May 20, 2013

Solar Panels for Port of Burlington

The solar panels will be placed on the Port of Burlington

The Port of Burlington will soon be an example of “going green.”

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To rehab roofs and sidings.
3:52 pm
Mon May 20, 2013

Colchester Homeowners to Get Grant Money

Thanks to a state grant, one part of Colchester might soon look a good deal better.

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Legislative Approval
6:12 pm
Fri May 17, 2013

Medical Marijuana Bill Headed to Governor

Credit Chris Slaby
Senator Bill Haine (D-Alton), standing at right, debates medical marijuana in the Illinois Senate on Friday.

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.

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Targets Were Law Enforcement Officers
4:39 pm
Fri May 17, 2013

Fort Madison Man Faces Terrorism Charge

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

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Not satisfied with answers
3:40 pm
Fri May 17, 2013

Schock: More Hearings Coming on IRS

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

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Emphasis - May 17
11:25 am
Fri May 17, 2013

The Latest on Multicultural Education

Credit Rich Egger
James Banks

This week's guest on Emphasis is Dr James Banks, Director of the Center for Multicultural Education at the University of Washington - Seattle. He was in Macomb to give the keynote presentation during the annual Dealing With Difference Institute at Western Illinois University.

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Miscommunication Blamed for Problems
10:23 am
Fri May 17, 2013

Keokuk Tennis Courts to Proceed

The tennis courts near Keokuk High School are in bad shape.

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

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Deal Covers 320+ Employees
9:43 am
Fri May 17, 2013

New Contract for Burlington Teachers

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.

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Pension Crisis
8:23 am
Fri May 17, 2013

IL Colleges to Pay for Employees' Pensions

Although they're facing budget cuts, universities and community colleges have said they're willing to begin taking on employees' pension costs.

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