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Milan Business, FOL-DA-TANK®, Helping East Coast Communities Hit By Hurricanes
MILAN, IL. — FOL-DA-TANK®, an originator of top-quality portable water tanks and related emergency response technology, based in Milan, is helping East Coast communities devastated by the hurricanes Helene and Milton. FOL-DA-TANK® has sent a number of supplies to help the communities, including 70 3,000 gallon pillow tanks...
Moline City Council approves pay raises for police officers
MOLINE, Ill. — Moline police officers will be getting a raise. At their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, members of the Moline City Council voted to approve contract changes that include pay increases for police officers. Members of the Moline Police Department will receive a 4% wage increase in 2025, another 3.5% increase in 2026 and an additional 3.5% increase in 2027.
Galesburg's old Maytag building getting new life following city council approval
GALESBURG, Ill. — Dozens of manufacturing jobs are set to come to Galesburg. Galesburg City Council voted in favor of a development agreement with Thrushwood Farms Quality Meats, which is a subsidiary of Western Smokehouse Partners. The planned expansion is projected to bring 150-180 manufacturing jobs to Galesburg and generate $50 million in investment, according to city and company officials.
'Bessie's Prayer' | The new memoir from a trailblazing Quad City judge
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Retired Chief Judge Walter Braud is a giant even among Quad City legends, blazing a trail in the area's justice system. Now, his new memoir outlines his life and the family member who he credits with his ever-present joy. 'Bessie's Prayer: I Am Walter, Bessie's...
Rock Island looking to replace lead pipes following new deadline from Biden administration
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The Biden administration released a new rule requiring updates be made to lead water pipes throughout the United States. The 10-year deadline will begin after a three year warning period. However, the transition could come at a high price. "An estimated cost—you know, millions," Rock...
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