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Rock Island football bringing back gold pants for 125th season
New season. New look. To celebrate 125 years of Rock Island football, the gold pants are back. A staple of the program dating back to the early 1900s that went away in 2014. “A piece of the program kind of returning home,” head coach Fritz Dieudonne said. “When I got here in 2017, I was […]
11th annual Hampton Days set to take place this weekend
HAMPTON, Ill. (KWQC) -If you’re looking for family-friendly plans this weekend, look no further than the 11th annual Hampton Days, the festival is set to take place on Saturday. The Village of Hampton will host the event that will include activities like a car show, fun run, craft fair,...
Rock Island sets Thursday Night Groove Concert Series
Rock Island Parks & Recreation has announced the annual Thursday Night Groove Concert Series, presented by Rock Island Happy Joe’s, and additional sponsorship from Alternating Currents, Friendship Manor, Gas & Electric Credit Union, The Arc of the Quad Cities, and Bent River Brewing Company. The concert series will be...
East Moline businesses demand city fulfill tax revenue promises
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - East Moline’s 1.5% food and beverage tax is stirring frustration among local business owners who feel the city has not followed through on its promises. The tax was introduced to fund new city hires and service improvements, but many business owners are questioning whether...
LaSalle County Parents Warned After Student Struck by Vehicle in Streator
Streator, IL – As the new school year begins, parents and students are reminded to remain vigilant while traveling to and from school. A 13-year-old was struck by a vehicle this morning at the intersection of Bloomington and Bronson, although the child was reportedly uninjured. Streator Police urge drivers...
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center leader to retire after 39 years, including 11 as president
ROCKFORD — Paula Carynski has announced her plans to retire early next year after more than 11 years leading OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center. Carynski, who began serving in 1985 as a cardiac staff nurse, has served as the medical center’s president since 2013. She was its chief nursing officer before that starting in August 1999, and she has held a variety of manager and director roles in various areas. Her last day will be Jan. 31, 2025.
NSRA Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals is being held at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds August 16th and 17th
On August 16th and 17th, the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds is welcoming the National Street Rod Association, or the NSRA, for a two. Festivities start on August 16th at 8:00 a.m., with the commercial exhibit opening at 9:00 a.m. for visitors. On top of the array of vehicles to view, there...
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Henry County to Increase Rail Crossing Safety with New Automatic Warning Devices near Kewanee
Henry County can expect to see enhanced safety measures at a key intersection after the Illinois Commerce Commission signed off on a stipulated agreement that will usher in automatic warning devices at the County Road 2450 East highway-rail grade crossing, located on the tracks of the BNSF Rail Company near Kewanee.
Illinois’ $4K electric vehicle rebate returns in 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois will offer residents a $4,000 rebate on the purchase of an electric vehicle, beginning in 2025. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will also give a rebate of $1,500 off the purchase on an electric motorcycle. The Illinois General Assembly appropriated $14 million for the rebate program, which opens in mid-January, […]
Pritzker signs an executive order, creates new agency position
Ill. (WTVO) — Governor J.B. Pritzker is looking to address the needs of aging Illinoisians. To start the decades-long process of providing those needs, Pritzker signed an executive order to hire a Chief Planning Officer for the Illinois Department of Aging. A fourth of the Illinois population is expected to be 60 or older by […]
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