Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.
A new HubSpot survey proves inbound marketing is a hands down winner in customer attraction. Here are seven tips on how to drive customers to your door.
A new HubSpot survey proves inbound marketing is a hands down winner in customer attraction. Here are seven tips on how to drive customers to your door.
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million.
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million. The deal is expected to greatly increase the availability of Zipcar vehicles for customers.
After a bumpy merger with Continental, can United turn things around? And will the airline be able to win back disgruntled passengers?
After a bumpy merger with Continental, can United turn things around? And will the airline be able to win back disgruntled passengers who have already fled to the competition?
How much bandwidth is used by workplace Tweeting - and is it enough of a problem to actually be a problem? Maybe not, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't impact the workplace in other ways.
How much bandwidth is used by workplace Tweeting - and is it enough of a problem to actually be a problem? Maybe not, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't impact the workplace in other ways.
Months after the existence of Facebook's 'Buffy' project was made public, it appears that the company is thinking much larger for its smartphone plans.
Months after the existence of Facebook's 'Buffy' project was made public, it appears that the company is thinking much larger for its smartphone plans.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:05:41 GMT
By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer Eli Pontius was raring to go well before the starting line. He and his twin brother, J.C., were going to have an easy time finishing Saturday's Bridge
Eli Pontius was raring to go well before the starting line. He and his twin brother, J.C., were going to have an easy time finishing Saturday's Bridge the Gap to Health 5K leisure walk -- thanks to a stroller ride...
Friday, May 17 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:59:42 GMT
Dick Koetter, left, shares a laugh with Larry Sheffler and Bill Waters, rights, Friday at the reunion of the 126th Supply and Service Company at Cedar Crest Country Club. (H-W Photo/Phil Carlson)
By STEVE EIGHINGER Herald-Whig Staff Writer Joe Koetters has no problem remembering way back when. Late 1968 and most of 1969 represent a special time for Joe and his brother, Dick, plus more than
Joe Koetters has no problem remembering way back when. Late 1968 and most of 1969 represent a special time for Joe and his brother, Dick, plus more than 140 of their comrades in the Army National Guard's former 126th...
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:40:11 GMT
By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer BARRY, Ill. -- The Western School Board has approved steep increases to the book rent/technology fee, boosted the activity fee and plans a hearing in
BARRY, Ill. -- The Western School Board has approved steep increases to the book rent/technology fee, boosted the activity fee and plans a hearing in June to triple the driver's education fee. Superintendent Carol...
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:31:50 GMT
By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer Adam Losch hopes to conquer what thousands of others have tried, but only three successfully. Defeating what's billed as the most difficult obstacle
Adam Losch hopes to conquer what thousands of others have tried, but only three successfully. Defeating what's billed as the most difficult obstacle course in the world carries with it a $500,000 cash prize and a title...
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:11 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:11:00 GMT
The Quincy Society of Fine Arts threw a birthday party gala Friday night complete with a toast to its founder and first president George Irwin.
The Quincy Society of Fine Arts threw a birthday party gala Friday night complete with a toast to its founder and first president George Irwin. "We need to raise our glasses to the man who founded this 65 years ago, the...
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:05 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:05:37 GMT
Tracy Marlow and her daughter, Dakota Turkle, have been through a lot together.
Tracy Marlow and her daughter, Dakota Turkle, have been through a lot together. They took their mother-daughter relationship to a new level Friday when both donned caps and gowns for John Wood Community College's...
Saturday, May 18 2013 12:42 AM EDT2013-05-18 04:42:00 GMT
By MATT HOPFHerald-Whig Staff Writer Legislation that would open primary elections to 17-year-olds in Illinois is on its way to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk after the Senate overwhelmingly approved it earlier
Legislation that would open primary elections to 17-year-olds in Illinois is on its way to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk after the Senate overwhelmingly approved it earlier this week. The teens will be able to vote in spring...
Friday, May 17 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:47:47 GMT
When I trained as a medical technologist at Blessing Hospital in 1964-65, my parents in New Mexico assumed it was a church-related institution. Just recently a friend told me she also assumed that
When I trained as a medical technologist at Blessing Hospital in 1964-65, my parents in New Mexico assumed it was a church-related institution. Just recently a friend told me she also assumed that was its history. It...
Friday, May 17 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:42:47 GMT
By DON O'BRIEN Herald-Whig Staff Writer The Quincy School Board Finance Committee recommended small changes to the 2013 budget at its monthly meeting Friday. Most of the changes dealt with moving
The Quincy School Board's finance committee recommended small changes to the 2013 budget at its monthly meeting on Friday. Most of the changes dealt with moving money from one line item to another so that the budget...
Friday, May 17 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:52:14 GMT
Police in Dorchester County, S.C., are investigating the death of a Quincy native who was living in Summerville, S.C.
Police in Dorchester County, S.C., are investigating the death of a Quincy native who was living in Summerville, S.C. Tabetha Thayer Grooms, 37, died on May 9 at a Charleston, S.C., hospital. Coroner Chris Nisbet called the death "suspicious," but did not provide further details, according to a report published in The Post and Courier in Charleston.
