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East Moline shooting victim identified
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Police confirm shooting at NorthPark Mall in Davenport
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Illinois police release bodycam video of fatal shooting of Black woman in her home
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International Indie rocker to paddle his way through the Quad Cities area
Andalusia, Ill. (KWQC) - International Indie rocker, JW Francis is canoeing his way down the Mississippi River. Francis started the 2,340 mile trek from Minnesota to Louisiana July 1 and will be stopping by Andalusia around Aug. 1. Along his trip, he will be camping and performing impromptu concerts in...
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation gifts $20,000 to Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Support from the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation is helping Girl Scouts in the Quad Cities area. Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois (GSEIWI) received a $20,000 gift from the Foundation to support Girl Scouts in Scott and Rock Island Counties. “Hubbell-Waterman’s consistent support of local Girl Scouts is creating the next generation of leaders in […]
Russian Billionaire Suddenly Abandoned This Illinois Mansion?
It sounds like something you'd see in a spy thriller, but it's a real life Illinois thing. Neighbors have wondered out loud why a Russian billionaire just suddenly abandoned an exotic Illinois mansion and left the country. The mystery begins with an investigation of this out of the way Illinois...
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
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Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water.
Illinois pension kicks off private credit buildout
The Illinois Police Officer’s Pension Investment Fund (IPOPIF) in Peoria approved a search for a private credit manager to handle a slice of its allocation to the asset class. The move was approved at trustees’ July 19 board meeting and is part of a long-term target allocation of 5% to private credit. The $10 billion […]
Discount specialty store to expand in Illinois with locations in East Peoria, Pekin
The specialty discount store chain Five Below is continuing to expand its presence in the greater Peoria area with a new location in East Peoria. The new store will be at 451 N. Main Street, near Kohl's. “Stores like Five Below are in high demand by consumers,” said Ty Livingston, City of East...
Consumer Advocates Attend Boilingbrook Public Forum to Speak out Against Illinois American Water’s $152 Million Rate-Hike Request
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Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Illinois Isn’t Happy
In a time when wallets are tightening and restaurants across the nation are feeling the heat, Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied. Olive Garden's Bold Move Leaves Customers with a Bitter Taste. As inflation drives up operational costs...
Illinois EPA set to hold ten hazardous waste collection events this fall, including in Springfield
The Illinois EPA is holding ten Household Hazardous Waste collections this fall. One-day collections are open to all Illinois residents and operate from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the day of the event. Events will be held throughout the state, including in Champaign, Taylorville, East Moline, Decatur, Bloomington, Oregon,...
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