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Pritzker signs law to aid victims of car theft
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a new law that will make it easier for victims of Illinois car theft to get back on the road. The law allows drivers to replace license plates and registration stickers at no cost if their car has been stolen. The law takes effect on […]
Woman hopes to live dream of being homeowner after winning $1M on lottery scratch-off
CHICAGO (Gray News) - A lucky lottery player says they were shocked to discover their $25 scratch-off ticket turned into a $1 million. According to the Illinois Lottery, a winning player, who has requested to remain anonymous, was given the winning ticket as a gift to her by her husband.
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.
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