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Coroner Jim Keller addresses the Adams County Legislative Committee regarding the county's indigent burial policy. Coroner Jim Keller addresses the Adams County Legislative Committee regarding the county's indigent burial policy.

Indigent burial policy under review in Adams County Video included

Adams County Coroner Jim Keller is facing continued criticism for policies regarding those who can't afford to bury their loved ones. 

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Teen girl injured in Scott County Crash

Illinois State Police report that a 16-year old girl received minor injuries following a crash in Scott County Tuesday night. 

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Trump declares US leaving 'horrible' Iran nuclear accord

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Trump to tell the world whether he plans to follow through on his threat to pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran. More>>

Mt. Sterling receives grant for revitalization efforts Video included

The city is planning upgrades on infrastructure. The city is planning upgrades on infrastructure.

Big changes are coming to Mount Sterling, Illinois, after the city recently found out it is receiving around $1.5 million dollars in state funding.

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Mt. Sterling mayor asks for police officer's resignation Video included

Mt. Sterling Police Department. Mt. Sterling Police Department.

Mt. Sterling Mayor Matt Bradbury has asked for the resignation of several of the city's police officers. 

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New barbeque restaurant opens at Quincy Mall Video included

With the recent news of Bergner's closing at the Quincy Mall, a new barbeque restaurant is hoping to bring new life back to the mall. 

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World War II vet from D-Day taking Honor Flight this weekend Video included

Osberg holding up his honor flight shirt. Osberg holding up his honor flight shirt.

In just a few days, 33 local veterans will head to Washington, D.C., on Mission 47 of the Great River Honor Flight.  But this flight is special because it involves a World War II veteran who was on the front lines during D-Day.  

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Two arrested for meth in Quincy

Darlene Elles and Anthony Hutton Darlene Elles and Anthony Hutton

The West Central Illinois Task Force has reported the arrest of two individuals in Quincy for meth on Monday night.

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Defense wants La Harpe murder trial moved Video included

Antonio Sanchez Antonio Sanchez

Andrew Schnack, attorney for Antonio Sanchez who is charged with three counts of First Degree Murder and one count of Aggravated Battery with a Weapon, has filed a motion requesting Sanchez be tried in Quincy.

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Second driver dies in Clark County crash Video included

Another person has died as the result of a Clark County traffic crash last week.

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  • Volcanic gases prompt door-to-door evacuation in Hawaii

    Volcanic gases prompt door-to-door evacuation in Hawaii

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 5:53 AM EDT2018-05-09 09:53:01 GMT
    (Hollyn Johnson/Hawaii Tribune-Herald via AP). A fissure erupts near the intersection of Kahukai Street and Leilani Avenue in Leilani Estates, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Pahoa, Hawaii. Hawaii County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders for two ne...(Hollyn Johnson/Hawaii Tribune-Herald via AP). A fissure erupts near the intersection of Kahukai Street and Leilani Avenue in Leilani Estates, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Pahoa, Hawaii. Hawaii County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders for two ne...
    Hawaii County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders Tuesday for any stragglers in Lanipuna Gardens to leave immediately after two new fissures opened and were emitting dangerous gases.More >>
    Hawaii County officials issued mandatory evacuation orders Tuesday for any stragglers in Lanipuna Gardens to leave immediately after two new fissures opened and were emitting dangerous gases.More >>
  • Newsom a target in last California governor debate

    Newsom a target in last California governor debate

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 5:14 AM EDT2018-05-09 09:14:42 GMT
    (Aric Crabb/San Jose Mercury News-Bay Area News Group via AP). Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom speaks during a debate at the California Theatre, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in San Jose, Calif.(Aric Crabb/San Jose Mercury News-Bay Area News Group via AP). Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom speaks during a debate at the California Theatre, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in San Jose, Calif.
    The candidates for California sparred over issues from immigration and taxes to infidelity in the last major debate of the race for California governor.More >>
    The candidates for California sparred over issues from immigration and taxes to infidelity in the last major debate of the race for California governor.More >>
  • 'Kink community' angry at New York attorney general comments

    'Kink community' angry at New York attorney general comments

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 5:14 AM EDT2018-05-09 09:14:38 GMT
    (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File). FILE - In this May 2, 2016, file photo, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman talks to media members after Law Day at the Court of Appeals in Albany, N.Y. Schneiderman resigned from office Monday, May 7, 2018, after s...(AP Photo/Mike Groll, File). FILE - In this May 2, 2016, file photo, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman talks to media members after Law Day at the Court of Appeals in Albany, N.Y. Schneiderman resigned from office Monday, May 7, 2018, after s...
    Many members of the kink community are outraged that Eric Schneiderman, in resigning as New York's attorney general, depicted his alleged violence toward several women as "role-playing and other consensual sexual...More >>
    Many members of the kink community are outraged that Eric Schneiderman, in resigning as New York's attorney general, depicted his alleged violence toward several women as "role-playing and other consensual sexual activity.".More >>
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    Click here for complete coverage of Legionnaires' disease cases at the Illinois Veterans' Home in Quincy, including informative links from the Centers for Disease Control and the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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