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UI Health Care leads Iowa in US News & World Report rankings with top honors in 8 specialties
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center reaffirmed its position as Iowa's premier hospital, securing top honors in the U.S. News & World's report of "Best Hospitals" for 2024-2025. The school's various hospitals and clinics earned national recognition in eight adult specialties. "This national recognition is a testament to the compassionate, high-quality care...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Rockingham Road intersection down to one lane after 2 semis crash
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Davenport police are directing traffic after two semi-trucks crashed, with one hitting a utility pole. The crash happened at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Rockingham Road and Fairmount Street. The intersection was down to one lane while a semi was waiting for a tow. Police said...
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
Ken Jennings leaves fans offended after ‘cheap shot’ towards Jeopardy!’s new champ Jay Fisher
JEOPARDY! host Ken Jennings has offended some viewers with his recent jab at champion Jay Fisher. The game show host took a crack at the Illinois native's brief political career and shocked viewers with his comments. During Tuesday's episode of Jeopardy!, Jay revealed early in the episode that was a...
Teen believed to be fleeing from stolen car, police chase before drowning in Illinois River
A 14-year-old boy fled from a stolen car that was being chased by police before drowning in the Illinois River on the Fourth of July, according to the Peoria County sheriff in a Wednesday morning update.
Illinois Derecho Causes Tornado in East Peoria, Morton
East Peoria, IL – A tornado has been confirmed from Monday night’s derecho, affecting areas of East Peoria and Morton. The National Weather Service (NWS) Central Illinois office reported the tornado began in East Peoria, tracked through northern parts of Morton, and lifted north of Mackinaw. Rated an EF-1, the tornado had peak wind speeds of 95 mph.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Galesburg City Council Receives Clean Audit for Fiscal Year 2023
At the recent Galesburg City Council meeting, the Fiscal Year 2023 Finance Report was heard, which presented with a clean audit for the city, explains City Administrator Eric Hanson:. “We had another very good year as a city and a clean audit, no findings, no issues, all the funds ended...
67 Chargers Earn Academic All-Region 4 for Spring Semester
Sixty-seven Sandburg student-athletes earned Academic All-NJCAA Region 4 honors for the 2024 spring semester. Honorees had to achieve at least a 3.0 grade point average and pass a minimum of 12 credit hours to earn the distinction. Among Sandburg’s recipients, 44 had a GPA of 3.50 or better. Nineteen Chargers had a perfect 4.0 GPA, and each Sandburg team was represented within that group of student-athletes with an unblemished GPA.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Knox County Sheriff's Office searching for missing adult
KNOX Co., Ill. (KWQC) - The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the publics’ help in locating a missing adult. Shannon L. Edwards, 39, of Galesburg has been reported missing, according to a media release from the sheriff’s office. Edwards was last seen near the Public Safety Building in Galesburg on July 1. She was last seen wearing green sweatpants and a red t-shirt with a “Mario” label on it.
Illinois Officials Investigate Disease Outbreak Among Wildlife Rehab Visitors
An investigation is underway to figure out why volunteers at a Quad Cities wildlife rehab facility got sick. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there has been an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is a gastrointestinal disease, in the last few weeks. At least 12 people have been confirmed...
These Illinois zip codes are considered 'high risk' for lead exposure
ILLINOIS, USA — Nearly 150 more high-risk zip codes have been added to the Illinois Department of Public Health's lead testing list. IDPH keeps track of zip codes throughout the state where residents are at a higher risk of lead exposure. On July 1, 148 new zip codes, representing 60 Illinois counties, were added to the list. That brings the total number of high risk zip codes up to almost 1,200.
IDOT urges safe driving for Speed Awareness Day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) – July 17 is deemed Speed Awareness Day in Illinois. For the occasion, the Illinois Department of Transportation is collaborating with several agencies to remind drivers to drive slow and stay safe. IDOT said that speeding is the leading cause of car crashes. In Illinois, 1,241 people were killed in crashes just last […]
Celebrate Hot Dog Day with the best dogs in central Illinois
Celebrate Hot Dog Day with the best dogs in central Illinois.
Illinois quick hits: Health officials report first human case of West Nile; Police arrest four girls for CTA attack
Health officials report first human case of West Nile Virus The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced the first human case of 2024 in Illinois of West Nile virus. The individual is in their 60s and lives in suburban Cook County. The onset of virus symptoms was in mid-June. IDPH has reported 33 Illinois counties this year with positive results. There were 119 human cases of the mosquito-borne illness reported in Illinois last year, up from 34 human cases in 2022. There were six...
Day 2 of RNC wraps up as Trump’s running mate JD Vance prepares to headline Wednesday
MILWAUKEE — It’s often been said that Illinois is two states: Chicago and downstate. In fact, some Republicans have even floated the idea of a break-up. But, there’s no doubt the political differences between the two regions, even among Republicans, have hurt the party’s win-loss record. Illinois Republicans rallied again Wednesday morning and were greeted […]
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