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1 on 1 with Moline & Hawkeyes great Acie Earl
First-round NBA draft pick Acie Earl, a former Moline Maroon and Iowa Hawkeye, is back in the Quad Cities to autograph his books for fans. He’ll be at The Brewed Book in Davenport with Authoress Isis at 11 a.m. on Saturday, but was kind enough to sit down with Hawkeye Headquarters for a one-on-one interview this week while he was in the studio with Living Local.
Rare vintage motorcycles and other items from the vast collection of Dave Ohrt will be auctioned Sept. 7, online and live in Ottawa, Illinois
OTTAWA, Ill. – Items from the extraordinary lifetime collection of Dave Ohrt – a well-known figure in the world of antiques and vintage collectibles who’s been heavily featured in the popular TV series American Pickers – will come up for bid in a live and online auction slated for Saturday, September 7th, by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers, LLC, starting at 9 am Central time.
John Deere: Separating fact from fiction
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - When a big story happens, people talk. Journalism is here to help keep the facts from fiction. The TV6 Investigates team looks to fact-check some of the questions and claims made about John Deere since layoffs were announced. John Deere: How did we get here, what...
Watch the 2024 Kewanee Hog Days Parade Live on Facebook or Listen on WKEI AM and FM
It’s Hog Days weekend here in Kewanee and WKEI will once again have Live Coverage of the parade as it passes by the Regional Media office on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Coverage begins at 2:00 PM and will be streamed live on the Regional Media News WKEI Facebook page. You can also listen to the parade coverage on WKEI 1450 AM & 102.1 FM. Watch or listen as Jennifer and Seth introduce the participants of the 71st Annual Hog Days Parade.
No. 25 Iowa awakens at halftime, opens with 40-zip shutout of Illinois State
Cade McNamara threw three touchdown passes in a 34-point second half and No. 25 Iowa overcame a slow start to post a 40-0 victory over Illinois State in the season opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon in Iowa City, Iowa. Reece Vander Zee caught two scoring passes in his college debut and Jacob Gill had a touchdown reception for the Hawkeyes. Kaleb Johnson rushed for 119 yards on 11 carries with touchdown runs of 64 and 18 yards. McNamara completed 13 of 14 passes for 177 yards and the three scores in the second half. Overall, he was 21-of-31...
Illinois State volleyball rallies for first win of 2024 over Bellarmine
Illinois State volleyball rallied to defeat Bellarmine in four sets for its first win of the 2024 season in the Linda Herman Volleyball Classic on Friday at CEFCU Arena. The Knights started strong, winning a competitive first set 25-23. Despite strong defense from Khenedi Guest, who totaled three blocks in the opening set, the Redbirds could not pull it together offensively.
The origin and purpose of Labor Day
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WMBD) — Labor Day weekend is a time when people take to the skies, hit roads, fire up the grill and jump in the pools. But how did this come about?. People love a three-day weekend. And they can thank the now disbanded Central Labors Union in New York City for hosting the first Labor Day celebration on Sept. 5, 1882.
Large, boozy 'pop-up' parties cause disruptions at multiple parks in Normal
Several public parks in Normal have been trashed in recent weeks following large, disruptive parties as students have returned to campus. Town staff confirmed five “problematic situations” at its parks since Aug. 15. The parties have been at Ironwood, Anderson, Underwood and Maxwell parks. Brad Park, community resources...
Women’s Soccer Stumbles in Season Opener at Simpson
INDIANOLA, Iowa – With eight new faces in the starting lineup, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's soccer team faced its first test of the season at Simpson College, Friday, Aug. 30. The Titans fell to the Storm 2-0, dropping to 0-1-0 while Simpson climbs to 1-0-0. Simpson picked up the first goal of the match 18 minutes into the contest but the Green and White defense managed to hold off the pursuing Storm for the rest of the half to enter halftime trailing 1-0. With 13 minutes remaining in the second half, Simpson acted on a one-on-one opportunity but junior captainBree Cordray (Bloomington, Ill.-University High) showcased her speed and agility, cutting across the field and sweeping the ball out of bounds before Simpson could capitalize.
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 to steam into Illinois next week. Here's when to see it
Train enthusiasts in northern Illinois will soon get the chance to see an iconic steam engine as it makes its way across the country on a national tour. The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 launched its "Heartland of America" tour earlier this week, a 10-state expedition offering the general public views of the classic steam engine.
Illinois State trooper injured in crash on Bishop Ford Expressway
CHICAGO - An Illinois State trooper was injured when a vehicle struck his squad car on the Bishop Ford Expressway early Saturday morning. About 2:20 a.m., the trooper was investigating an accident on southbound Interstate 94 at 111th Street when an Audi struck the back of his patrol car, according to a statement from the Illinois State Police. The trooper was inside his patrol car and had his emergency lights activated at the time of the crash, officials said.
Illinois Voted Most Hated State in America – It’s Chicago’s Fault
I want to be clear that I do not hate Illinois, so don't shoot the messenger. I'm just letting you know that the Land of Lincoln has just been named the most hated state in America and the blame is firmly on Chicago. When I saw this new top 10...
When One Illinois Twister Caused Nearly $1 Billion Dollars Damage
The were so many odd things about that day in 2013. First, it was a November tornado which is somewhat rare. Second, it was part of an unprecedented outbreak that caused almost unheard of amounts of damage in Illinois that totaled nearly $1 billion dollars when it finally lifted back into the clouds.
Celebrity Singer’s Semi-Truck Crashes Into Illinois Bridge
A semi-truck carrying equipment for a big summer concert tour got stuck under a bridge in Illinois. The Show Must Go On After Concert Tour Truck Gets Stuck Under Illinois Bridge. Being on the road as a famous musician is not an easy job. The bigger the artist, then the...
Indiana’s close call with cicadas this summer
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — This year, while Indiana has been spared the cacophony of cicadas, neighboring states like Illinois have been swarmed by billions of periodical cicadas from Broods XIII and XIX. These broods, which follow a 13-year and 17-year cycle, respectively, have made 2024 a particularly noisy year for parts of the Midwest. Although Indiana […]
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