Aledo
LATEST NEWS
Geneseo man arrested after stabbing
A Geneseo man has been arrested after police say he stabbed a person multiple times. The Geneseo Police Department responded to a disturbance call at a home in the 600 block of South Congress Street on July 13. Officers found a person suffering from multiple stab wounds to the head, face and body. The victim […]
WIU raising money for Museum Studies lab renovation
Western Illinois University is undertaking a Museum Studies Lab Renovation Project on the Quad Cities campus in Moline. It has recently received significant funding totaling $21,500, from the Hunt and Diane Harris Fund at the Quad Cities Community Foundation, and the Shepherd B. Runge Memorial Endowment Fund at the QCCF as well.
New Monmouth College Softball Coach Not So New to Program
Central Illinois native Tyler Inselmann has been named Monmouth College softball coach. Inselmann has been part of the Monmouth softball staff for the last two seasons as an assistant coach. Prior to joining the Scots, Inselmann was an assistant coach at Tremont High School, just outside of Peoria. He spent three seasons with the Turks, winning regional titles in 2021 and 2022 before falling both seasons in the sectional round to state-power Rockridge.
Scots Earn 178 Academic All-Conference Selections
MONMOUTH, ILL. (07/15/2024) Monmouth College had 127 student-athletes, representing 18 sports, named Midwest Conference Academic All-Conference on Monday. The Scots had 15 student-athletes earn Academic All-Conference in multiple sports, resulting in 173 MWC Academic All-Conference selections plus five golfers from the SLIAC for a total of 178 honorees in the 2023-24 academic year.
Tristan Trudel now may be the face of Peoria youth hockey
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Tristan Trudel’s summer job is helping the next generation of youth hockey players in Peoria get better. “It’s always great coming out here and watching my dad do his thing, following in his footsteps,” said Trudel as he stepped on to the ice for summer hockey camp led by his father. […]
Carver Arena ice plant will be replaced, civic center official says.
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — News about the recent improvements to the Peoria Civic Center brought praise to some and worry to others. Those who were worried had one question on their mind: “where’s the repair to the machine that makes ice for the Peoria Rivermen hockey team?”
CI Hero: Peoria man offers hope for 25 years and counting
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — This week’s CI Hero spent 25 years working to help central Illinoisans strengthen their familial bond. Ron Tyler’s reach extends beyond the computer for FamilyCore. “The impact is far and wide and he does the research,” said the Director of Outreach, Samuel Duren....
End-of-life doula brings death cafe to Bloomington-Normal
Carley Cotner (pictured) is a Death or End-of-Life Doula. She's started hosting Death Cafes in town to help people approach the subject of dying. Carley Cotner wants to talk about death — and she wants Bloomington-Normal to join her. She said she took training to become a Death or End-of-Life Doula, so she can host death cafes in town for people who feel the same way.
FHLBank Chicago Announces $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Community Building Impact
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is providing $50 million in interest rate subsidies to help expand affordable housing, economic development, and community partnerships in Illinois and Wisconsin through its new Community Impact Advance Pilot Program. This Program provides an up to two percent reduction in interest rates on advances, which are secured loans, to help FHLBank Chicago member financial institutions support their customers and amplify the impact they are making in their communities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716310882/en/ Pilot program offered through FHLBank Chicago makes $50 million in interest rate subsidies available to support affordable housing and economic development in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Community Impact Advance is available today to member financial institutions. (Photo: Business Wire)
Genesis GOPEDS Kids Start Own Version Of Arconic Jr Bix
Kids receiving therapy from Genesis Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Center (GOPEDS) will run their version of the Arconic Jr Bix in the clinic’s parking lot. The event will start at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17 at GOPEDS – 2535 Maplecrest Road, Bettendorf. The kids running the race are...
Journey of Hope cycles into Quad Cities as part of The Ability Experience
Fifty-four fraternity men have embarked on a cross-country cycling adventure to raise awareness and funds for people with disabilities, and they are heading to Davenport, according to a news release. The Journey of Hope, a flagship event of The Ability Experience, spans more than 4,000 miles across the United States,...
MidAmerican Energy issues update on power outages in Iowa City, Quad Cities, and Des Moines
Good evening Des Moines, Iowa City and Quad Cities assignment desks,. Here is an 11:00 p.m. storm update for Monday, July 15, 2024. As of 11:00 p.m., about 40,000 MidAmerican customers are currently without electric service due to tonight’s severe storm outbreak, including more than 31,000 in the Quad Cities metro area, just under 8,500 in the Des Moines metro area and about 90 in the Iowa City area.
Windjammers circus music coming to Quad Cities
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) -Close your eyes and envision the clowns, trapeze artists, elephants, tigers and all the musical fanfare childhood memories of the circus evokes. The musical sounds of the big top will come alive when Windjammers Unlimited marches into the Quad Cities for its annual convention this week. Some...
The facts about generator options to power a home through outages
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Jeff Lanum of Electric Doctor is a Master Electrician and his business has been serving the area for nearly 20 years. The Electric Doctor strives to fulfill the “small electric jobs” market. They are also the only local Generac dealer in the area with a showroom which allows the customer to experience an orientation about types, sizes, and how the generator can be hooked up.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.