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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.

The Latest on Multicultural Education

Rich Egger — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:25:37 +0000

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.

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.

IL Colleges to Pay for Employees' Pensions

Amanda Vinicky — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:23:52 +0000

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

Farm Bill Passes House Committee

Scott Stuntz — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:52:45 +0000

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.

Former Alderman Questions Wailand's Residency

Chris Lovingood — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:36:50 +0000

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.

Sheaffer Pen Anniversary in Fort Madison

Jason Parrott — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:43:45 +0000

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