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Peoria leaders worry state pension requirement will drain city finances
PEORIA (25News Now) - The City of Peoria is not on track to meet the state’s requirement of being fully funded in pensions for police and firefighters, forcing leaders to consider raising taxes. Illinois law states municipal cities, like Peoria, must have both fire and police pensions 90% funded...
Isolated to Scattered Showers & Storms Followed by High Heat & Humidity
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Isolated to scattered showers and storms are possible late Saturday afternoon and evening. Heat indexes in the 90s are expected today through Tuesday. Your First Alert: A Few Showers & Storms. This afternoon we’ll have a partly cloudy sky with temperatures reaching the 80s. However,...
1 person killed in crash in Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa — One person is dead after a fatal crash in Muscatine on Friday night. According to an Iowa State Patrol crash report, the crash happened shortly before 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 in Muscatine. A 2024 Nissan Rogue was traveling south on Taylor Avenue when investigators said they failed to stop at a stop sign before entering Highway 61. A 2021 Dodge Durango was traveling south on the highway and was unable to stop in time, striking the Rogue.
Davenport schools back in session
Today was Davenport Community School District’s first day of classes. Our Quad Cities News was there as kids from Eisenhower Elementary School in Davenport showed up for their first day. The district says it’s implementing a new reading curriculum, in addition to updated technology. The district is also working to build positive environments to help students’ futures.
QC Manufacturing Institute launched to focus on R&D in defense and manufacturing industries
A collaboration between Western Illinois University, the University of Illinois and Iowa State University will focus on research and development in the defense and manufacturing sectors. The Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute (QCMI) launched on Friday, August 23 as a catalyst for defense and manufacturing sectors across the Midwest. QCMI will focus on research, development and […]
Nate Bargatze Hits The Stage At Moline’s Vibrant Arena Tonight
Nate Bargatze is bringing his latest comedy tour to Moline’s Vibrant Arena at 7 p.m. tonight!. All ages require a ticket. Ticket pricing is subject to change without prior notice NO BAG POLICY: Bags will no longer be permitted in the arena with the exception of a small 5 x 7 clutch purse or smaller WALK-THRU METAL DETECTORS: Fans will be required to enter through a walk-thru magnetometer (similar to the type used in airports). CASHLESS CONCESSIONS, MERCHANDISE AND PARKING: The Vibrant Arena has cashless transactions for food and beverage, retail purchases or parking gate fees. Cash is accepted at the box office only for ticket purchases and advance parking passes.
Made Market QC Retro Summer at Bend XPO this weekend
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) -Made Market QC is a handmade and vintage market in the Quad Cities presented by Crafted QC at Bend XPO on Aug. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This Retro Summer two-day event is an upscale market...
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
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