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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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

The house agriculture committee and the Senate have both passed versions of a new five year farm bill. Congress passed a 9 month extension to the current farm bill last year, but the he lack of long term farm bill is affecting conservation programs.

A judge ruled Kay Hill lost the election for second ward alderman in Macomb to Western Illinois University student Steve Wailand. But Hill is not giving up her fight over the seat.

A significant anniversary will be celebrated in Fort Madison May 17-18.