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Students can get free school supplies at Mt. Olive church
Students going back to school are getting help lining up supplies. Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ is holding their 12th annual Back-To-School event on Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The church is located at 1020 Ripley Street in Davenport. Free school supplies for K-12 students will be on hand for […]
Police arrest teen after Iowa mall shooting that left 2 people hurt
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Investigators arrested a teenager in connection with a shooting at an Iowa mall that left the teen and another person wounded and sent people running for safety, police said Tuesday.
Illinois Lottery celebrates its 50th anniversary at Chicago River Casino
Several thousand people helped the Illinois Lottery celebrate its 50th anniversary last week with a disco-themed party at Chicago River North’s Pioneer Court Plaza, where more than 500 attendees won cash totaling more than $10,000. Story continues below. The ’70s-inspired party featured the United States’ largest disco ball that...
Illegal immigrants can keep professional licenses despite deportation with new law
(The Center Square) – Migrants who get deported from the country may be able to keep their professional license from Illinois under a new law. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law last week. House Bill 5457 provides that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not revoke, suspend, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against a license or permit issued under the law based solely upon an immigration violation. ...
Warren County property transfers for July 15-19, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Warren County Clerk & Recorder’s Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County the week of July 15-19, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
Washington teenager identified as victim in fatal crash in East Peoria
Washington teenager Avery Grazier was identified as the person killed in a single-car accident on Springfield Road in East Peoria, the Tazewell County Coroner's Office announced. Grazier, 16, was the passenger in a pick-up truck involved in a single-vehicle crash and was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:20 a.m. Monday. The unidentified driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The driver was also charged with aggravated driving under the...
KEDC chief: ‘Sunpin project is not dead’
For five years, a large solar array has been planned for the Lininger Industrial Park on the west edge of Kewanee. But today, the tract of land just across the tracks on the Page Street blacktop is covered with weeds, not solar panels. Kathy Albert, executive director of the Kewanee...
Grand Ole Opry veteran Daryl Mosley to perform at free Kewanee concert
Singer, songwriter and storyteller Daryl Mosley will perform in Kewanee on Sunday, August 11 at the Kewanee United Methodist Church. Mosley has been sharing his songs and stories with America for over three decades. A frequent performer on “The Grand Ole Opry,” Mosley has also appeared at the famous Bluebird Cafe and his touring schedule includes 150 concerts a year.
Aggie Weekend ‘24 kicks off Friday with social event
They call it the Aggie Weekend. Three days of socializing, fundraising and golf, all mixed in with the annual summer gathering of the Black Hawk East Agri-Business Club Alumni which will be held this weekend in Kewanee. The late Eldon “Bud” Aupperle, BHE’s first ag teacher, founded the Agri-Business Club...
Galva police report for July 15-21
Police responded to an iPhone-detected accident at the intersection of 200 North and 2250 East Streets. Upon the officer’s arrival, Henry County dispatch made contact with the owner of the phone. It was a false alarm. Police were notified of a vehicle repossession occurring in the 00 block of...
Kewanee police blotter for July 22
Police responded to a report of disorderly conduct, telephone threat in the 600 block of North East Street. Police responded to a report of internet offenses, online theft by deception in the 300 block of Rainbow Way. An animal at large was reported at Ninth and Elm streets. Police responded...
Brian Childers loses appeal for pretrial release; remains held in jail
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A trio of appellate court judges rejected an argument of a 45-year-old Alabama man that he shouldn’t be in Tazewell County Jail because he was allowed to be free in Peoria County. That man is Brian Childers, the person accused of pointing a handgun...
Massive debt and abuse allegations: Inside the divorce of a Peoria city councilman
The estranged wife of Zach Oyler testified in divorce proceedings that the Peoria city councilman had physically and emotionally abused her during their marriage. Heather Oyler said under oath in Peoria County Court that Zach Oyler had been abusive, echoing accusations she made on her blog earlier this year. She also reiterated a claim that Oyler hid her in their home so she could not be found by investigators while he was being prosecuted in a domestic...
Aurora woman paying it forward after winning $1M on scratch-off ticket
AURORA, Ill. — A woman won $1 million on a scratch-off ticket bought at a liquor store in Aurora. Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green struck it rich off a $10 MONOPOLY 50X scratch-off ticket from the Illinois Lottery, that was bought at Ruby’s Liquor, located at 1535 Butterfield Road. Her first thought? How she could pay it forward. “I’ve given away […]
Teen charged in shooting at NorthPark Mall
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A 16-year-old Rock Island boy is facing charges in connection with a shooting at NorthPark Mall Monday afternoon. The boy has been charged as an adult with intimidation with a dangerous weapon, a Class C felony punishable by 10 years in prison, and possession of a firearm by a felon, a Class D felony punishable by five years in prison, according to online court records.
Festival To Celebrate Famous Illinois Movie Is Back
Illinois cinema fans are excited to celebrate one of the most famous movies ever filmed in our state. One of my favorite movies of all time was filmed right here in Illinois. It's the "Blues Brothers." My dad introduced it to me when I was younger and we watched it all the time. So much so, that my mom recorded over a copy we had on a VHS tape.
IDNR warns of potential bear encounters this summer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — It’s not often that you encounter bears in Illinois. But the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) warns to stay alert as bears in neighboring states like Missouri and Wisconsin potentially move through Illinois this summer. IDNR says that in the early summer months, young bears become independent. They set off […]
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