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Fake Parking Ticket Calls Target Normal, IL Residents
Normal, IL – The Normal Police Department has issued a warning about an ongoing phone scam targeting local residents. Scammers are impersonating officers and claiming individuals have unpaid parking tickets, threatening arrest if payments aren’t made. According to the Normal Police Department’s Facebook post, scammers have been using...
Peoria Police Discover Gunshot Victim During Investigation on SW Phoenix
Peoria, IL – A Peoria man was injured in a shooting on Tuesday night during a police investigation. Officers were conducting an investigation in the 1300 block of SW Phoenix when they heard a gunshot. According to the Peoria Police Department, the incident occurred around 8:41 p.m. Officers quickly...
Peoria Manual’s Dietrich Richardson is becoming a big time college prospect
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Manual’s Dietrich Richardson says he’s close to making a college basketball decision. The 6-foot-6 guard is at or near the top of every ranking of Illinois high school basketball players in the Class of 2025. But Richardson is still working to improve especially his jump shot as he nears a college decision.
Princeton DMV will temporarily close for renovations
PRINCETON, Ill. (KWQC) - The Illinois Secretary of State is upgrading its Princeton DMV facility to a “One-Stop-Shop” design, offering a more customer-focused and efficient DMV experience, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said. The DMV will temporarily close from July 8 to July 30 while renovations take place....
Illinois fireworks: Full list of Chicago, suburban fireworks shows, parades for July 4
While Chicago's Navy Pier fireworks took place Wednesday, there are still plenty of suburban fireworks shows and parades set to take place on July 4, with some celebrations set to take place over the weekend. Here's a full list of fireworks shows and parades scheduled for Independence Day and Fourth...
QCA martial artist in the fight of his life against cancer
A Quad-City martial artist is taking on the fight of his life: cancer. John Morrow, owner of Morrow’s Academy of Martial Arts in Moline, has had a long career of. fighting and giving. Morrow was recently diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, but it hasn’t stopped the 72-year-old from doing what he loves, instructing martial arts and fundraising for charity. Morrow has raised thousands over the years by performing great physical feats, and he’s planning to do even more fundraising despite his cancer diagnosis.
Wake Up Tri-Counties John Wirth Talks Francis Park July 4th Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show
John Wirth talked about the Street Cruisers Car Club he started and the Francis Park Fourth of July car, truck, and motorcycle show that he helped bring back after over a decade-long hiatus. The car, truck, and motorcycle show is from 9 AM to 3 PM at Francis Park. Registration for the car show is from 9 AM to 11 AM, and voting takes place from 11 AM to noon. The entry fee for the car show is $10 prior to July 4th and $15 on the day of the car show. Call John Wirth at 309-525-2469, or email [email protected] for more information. The craft fair and flea market are also from 9 AM to 3 PM. Contact Brenda at 309-853-9419 to reserve a spot. The tractor parade starts at Kewanee Wal-Mart at 8 AM and ends at Francis Park. For more information on the tractor parade, call Brett at 309-525-4055 or Mark at 309-854-1539. All car show proceeds go to Honor Flight, KHS Life Skills, and Hog Capitol Wildlife Rescue and Rehab.
2024 John Deere Classic tee times, TV coverage, viewer's guide
Ladies and gentlemen, start your (tractor) engines! The PGA Tour is back in the Quad Cities for the John Deere Classic, featuring two-time event winner Jordan Spieth, last year’s victor Sepp Straka and Jason Day for the first time since 2011. This will be Spieth’s first time competing in...
Illinois politicians' pockets deepen with new law removing contribution caps
(The Center Square) – Ahead of Illinois’ Nov. 5 election, state legislators approved a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted into law that contains multiple provisions impacting elections. One provision impacts how parties can spend campaign money. The law allows for political parties, like the Democrat Party of Illinois and the Illinois House Republican Organization, to funnel unlimited campaign dollars into candidates’ war chests for both primary and general elections. State Rep. Maurice West, D-Chicago, carried the bill in the House and state Rep. Blaine Wilhour,...
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