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Illinois soldiers deploy to Djibouti
(The Center Square) – The Illinois National Guard has mobilized a security assistance team for deployment to the African Republic of Djibouti. Seven soldiers comprise the Sixth Battalion 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade. Lt. Col. Matthew Kreiter, commander of the Sixth 54 Security Forces Assistance Battalion, said the battalion is a military unit that’s specifically trained to engage with foreign military partners. The team from Illinois will help advise the...
Donors grace United Way with stacks of school supplies
A United Way of Muscatine School Supply Drive produced hundreds of items for families in need in the Wilton and West Liberty School Districts, according to Hilary Henke, Community Engagement manager for the organization. Henke reports that about 6,300 Muscatine County families (38 percent) are struggling to meet their most...
Car stolen, multiple vehicle burglaries reported in Knoxville
The Knox County Sheriffs Department wants your help solving what started out to be a stolen vehicle case early Wednesday morning in Knoxville, with a discovery of vehicle burglaries being made there. Deputies say they were first alerted to the issue around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, when one car was stolen,...
Your Questions Answered: What are they doing to Illinois 41?
As a two-part pavement preservation project continues on Illinois 41 between Galesburg and Abingdon, those who travel the busy highway continue to wonder what the final product will look like. One follower of our Facebook page asked: WGIL what is going on Rt. 41? They are chip and oiling it....
Monmouth gears up for thousands to attend Hispanic Heritage Festival
MONMOUTH, Ill. — It will be an evening of food, music, dancing, games and more at the third annual Hispanic Heritage Festival hosted by United Way of Greater Warren County. The event is free to attend and will run from 6 p.m. to midnight within the first block of South 1st Street in Monmouth, IL.
MLK Center hosts Soul of the City celebration
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) is hosting its annual Soul of the City on Friday, August 16 from 5-10 p.m., and Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at the MLK Center and MLK Jr Park, both located at Ninth Street and Seventh Avenue in Rock Island The event was formerly […]
Greg Batton: “Life. In Boxes.”, August 24
A hilarious and affecting stage presentation in Galesburg’s Summer FUN-Raising Series, comedian and radio personality Greg Batton’s one-man show Life. In Boxes. enjoys an August 24 presentation at the Orpheum Theatre, the show’s star offering an invitation to view some of the memories and moments that have helped define his life – and maybe experiences that will reflect yours, as well.
Trio Animato: “The Mendelssohn Project,” August 24
Featuring the virtuosic talents of Rob Miller on clarinet, Kian Hyatt on bassoon, and Andrzej Kozlowski on piano, the musicians’ outfit Trio Animato will perform a special event in the recently renovated concert hall of Moline’s Sound Conservatory, their August 24 The Mendelssohn Project allowing listeners to enjoy a mesmerizing journey into the heart of classical music and the timeless compositions of composer Felix Mendelssohn.
Disney on Ice Presents Frozen and Encanto at Vibrant Arena December 5-8
MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 14, 2024) — For the first time, Disney on Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen, the N° 1 Animated feature of all time, and Disney Animation’s Encanto, the 2022 Academy Award®, BAFTA®, and Golden Globe® Award winner for Best Animated Feature, as they come to life like never before. This adventure on ice transports fans into two of the most popular Disney films as audiences can sing-along to their favorite songs while embracing world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics and more when Disney on Ice presents Frozen and Encanto skates into the Quad Cities at Vibrant Arena, 2302 River Drive, Moline: December 5-6, 7PM; December 7, 11AM, 3PM, and 7PM; and December 8, 11AM, and 3PM.
Rock Island Senior Mylie Shook Places In National Figure Skating Competition
Congrats to Rock Island High School Senior, Mylie Shook, who just returned from a National Figure Skating Competition, where she placed 1st in Character and Theme Event, 2nd in Comedic Impression and Inflatable Finals, 3rd in Emotional and Theme Event Finals, and. 4th in Inflatables and Lyrical Pop.
After contentious debate, Downtown Peoria restaurant denied liquor license for new space
A liquor license saga that has played out for months in Peoria has finally reached a conclusion. Highly Flavored restaurant will not be allowed to serve liquor at its new location in the Twin Towers Mall following a contentious 6-4 vote by the Peoria City Council on Tuesday night. The vote came...
Peoria City Council passes again on deciding to allow backyard chickens
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria City Council has again held off on a decision regarding allowing backyard chickens in the city. The council tabled the issue at Tuesday night’s meeting, with 5th District Councilman Denis Cyr the only vote against tabling. The topic was also tabled at the end of June.
Fiery debate over possible fines, jail time for homeless camping outside
PEORIA (25News Now) - Combating homelessness continued to be a contentious issue for Peoria City Council members, as they considered an ordinance that could punish the unhoused with fines or jail time for camping outside. While debate on the ordinance took a long time during a lengthy council meeting, it...
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