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River Action’s FLOATZILLA is returning for its 15th year
QUAD CITIES, Ill./Iowa (KWQC) - Who doesn’t love a good giveaway?. Well, that is exactly what coordinators of the event, FLOATZILLA are doing to encourage participation in their annual event happening this weekend. The annual event brings together a community of people who have one thing in common: a...
Friends of the Hennepin Hike on August 18, 2024, at Lock 21
The August Friends of the Hennepin “Kingfisher” Hike is on August 18, 2024, at 1:30 PM, from Lock 17 to Lock 21, which is about 3.2 miles. Participants should meet at Lock 21 (Lift Bridge) at 1:30 PM and will be shuttled to Lock 17 to begin the hike. Lock 21 is located approximately three miles west of Wyanet at Highways 6 and 34. Membership in the Friends of the Hennepin Canal is not required to join the monthly hikes, and there is no fee for the hike. They suggest you dress appropriately for the weather. For more information, contact the Friends of the Hennepin Canal at hikes@friends-hennepin-canal.org.
Anti-war protesters’ lawsuit against ISU moves to federal court
PEORIA (25News Now) - A lawsuit accusing Illinois State University administrators of violating the constitutional rights of seven anti-war protesters is moving from a courtroom in Bloomington to federal court in Peoria. The lawsuit is separate from a criminal case in which the seven students are charged with trespassing on...
Rivian CEO: Vehicle body complexity and cost lowered, Illinois plant retooling completed
While detailing its Q2 results, Rivian says it has made significant progress toward greater cost efficiency, product improvement, differentiated technology, and new business opportunities. “[W]e have reduced complexity and lowered the cost associated with the vehicle body with a heavy emphasis on removing parts, processes, and steps,” said RJ Scaringe,...
After three decades, this year's Evergreen Cemetery Walk is set to be the last
The Evergreen Cemetery Walk, one of the longest-running outreach programs offered by the McLean County Museum of History, is coming to an end after this year, organizers said Wednesday. An outdoor theater program that offers glimpses into McLean County's storied past through actor portrayals, the Evergreen Cemetery Walk has been...
$51 million worth of upgrades planned for Davenport water treatment facility
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Davenport is planning $51 million in upgrades to the aging machinery at its sanitary sewer treatment facility. On Thursday, city engineer Brian Schadt toured the facility with the media to show where those funds will go. The plant processes the water that gets flushed down the...
Incentives help solar industry amid higher costs linked to inflation
Along with other U.S. states, Illinois is working to make itself more dependent on renewable energy sources rather than fossil fuels. The head of a local Bloomington-Normal solar installation company said state and federal incentives make Illinois one of the strongest to go solar. Shannon Fulton runs the Bloomington office...
Illinois quick hits: Illinois unemployment rate rises to 5.2%
Illinois unemployment rate rises to 5.2% The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday that the state's unemployment rate increased to 5.2%, while nonfarm payrolls increased nearly 13,000 in July. The national unemployment rate was 4.3% in July, up from the previous month. Based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry sectors with monthly payroll job declines included Manufacturing, Leisure and Hospitality, and Trade,...
3 Illinois dental schools secure funding
Three dental schools in Illinois earned endowments from the Illinois State Dental Society. Each of the three schools will receive $8,000 from the ISDS Foundation's dental education endowment fund. Here are the three schools and how they plan to use the additional funds:. UIC College of Dentistry (Chicago): Upgrade its...
Sportsbook reverses decision on surcharges for Illinois bettors
(The Center Square) – In the wake of tax hikes on sports betting apps in Illinois, one operator that announced surcharges to make up revenue is changing course. DraftKings announced last month it would add surcharges to high-tax states like Illinois, which just hiked taxes on sports books from 15% to as much as 40%. Now the company says for the time being, no surcharges will be imposed. “We always...
A Second Round of Potent Storms Possible
More storms are targeting central Illinois. A low-pressure system is marching across the region, and it already brought one round of hefty showers and storms on Thursday morning. Springfield got drenched with over 3/4" of rain, and Decatur picked up nearly an inch. Now central Illinois is in the warm...
Central Illinois Boat Races Return for Thrilling Summer Event This Labor Day Weekend
Central Illinois – The excitement is building as the highly anticipated boat races return to the Kankakee River for a thrilling summer event this Labor Day weekend, running from August 30 to September 1, 2024. This year’s regatta promises a weekend filled with high-speed action, live music, and a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.
Kewanee police blotter for August 14
Sayde Tapia, 22, Kewanee was issued a notice to appear for allowing a dog to run at large after police received a report of an animal at large in the 100 block of North East Street. Michael L. Hockaday, 51, Erie, was cited for expired registration and given a notice...
High School Football Preview: Morrison
MORRISON, Ill. (KWQC) - Last year, the Morrison Mustangs brought in a new head coach by bring back a name from their past. “I still have the same sort of jitters going into it, the same sort of responsibilities that you sort of forget about that you just kind of come in and roll with the punches,” said Nate Vandermyde, Mustangs head coach. “I think this year there is a little bit of settled nerves, but there are still nerves there.”
Peoria’s Liv Warfield’s run on America’s Got Talent comes to an end
(25News Now) - Peoria’s Liv Warfield will not advance to the next round of NBC’s America’s Got Talent despite having one of the judges solidly in her corner. Warfield found out Wednesday night that she did not receive enough votes from viewers to qualify for the top five, and a chance to compete in the semifinals. Warfield, a Peoria Notre Dame won rave reviews from the judges Tuesday belting out her original song called “The Unexpected.” To see her performance, click here.
Illinois fugitive arrested in connection with 2 stabbings in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - A man wanted in connection with two stabbing incidents in Ashland, including one from Wednesday, has been arrested, the Ashland Police Department said Thursday. Police say William Simmons, who’s in his early 30s, was a fugitive from justice from Illinois. He hade been sighted a few...
TV6 Investigates Talks: Why can’t you find housing in your budget?
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - People can’t find housing that will fit their budget. TV6 Investigates reporter Matt Christensen and producer Heidi Knecht revisit his series on the housing crisis in the Quad Cities. Christensen did a story a year and a half ago that covered a lot of reasons...
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