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Galesburg girl wins Li’l Miss Illinois pageant
There she is, Li’l Miss Illinois. That person is Kynleigh Fox of Galesburg, who was recently named Li’l Miss Illinois 2024 through the Miss Illinois Youth Program. Fox, daughter of Stacy Dunham, took part in the pageant recently as Li’l Miss Knox County. Fox recently turned 9 years old and will be a fourth grader at Galesburg Christian School. Among the activities she was required to take part included a talent – she danced – and an interview. Fox aced it as she was named Overall Top Interview.
East Peoria teen wins national junior pool championship in St. Louis
But he picked up the game so fast he won a national title earlier this month. The East Peoria High School junior was crowned champion of his division at the 2024 American Pool Players Association National Junior Championships June 29-July 1 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel in St. Louis.
Eureka man arrested for abusing 4-year-old, Police say
EUREKA (25News Now) - A Eureka man awaits his first court appearance in Woodford County court, accused of child abuse and aggravated domestic battery. In a post on Facebook, the Eureka Police Department said they teamed up with the Woodford County Sheriff’s Department and DCFS Friday to investigate a report of child abuse.
D20 Peru All-Stars roll through State Softball prelims; Face Elmhurst in Monday semi-final
Coach Tara Backes's softball team hasn't seen any serious competition all weekend at the State Tourney in Evergreen Park. Backes told us the 8 – 10 year old All-Stars beat Twin Rivers – in the early game Saturday – 10 – 0. Ekko Baima had a triple and eight out of eleven players provided hits. Quinn Holman pitched three innings and Maeve Brandt pitched one inning in the four inning game.
Is a Tesla showroom coming to Rockford?
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors is set to open its first showroom in Rockford. The storefront is located at 1998 McFarland Road, in front of Meijer, between Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Gloss Nailbar. No opening date was given. According to the hours posted on the door, the showroom will be open […]
Streator Police look to identify suspect in Saturday afternoon shooting
STREATOR (25News Now) - Streator Police are working to try and identify a suspect in connection with a Saturday afternoon shooting. Police said it happened around 4:45 PM Saturday at City Park. There, officers found a 32-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the back. He was taken to OSF...
Police: Man died from gunshot wound in East Moline
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Police are investigating after a man died from a gunshot wound. Police said the incident is isolated with no ongoing threat to the public, after preliminary investigations. East Moline police responded at 6:32 a.m. Sunday to a report of an unknown problem in the 200...
Rock Island County Fair underway through Saturday
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) -The Rock Island County Fair is underway. The annual attraction that has been delighting families in the Quad Cities for more than 150 years runs through Saturday, July 20. The annual event features carnival rides, games, food vendors, animal shows, racing tournaments, 4-H events, live music...
Illinois political leaders react to Biden dropping out of race ahead of DNC
(The Center Square) – Illinois political leaders are reacting to President Joe Biden announcing he won’t run for president and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic party’s nominee. Biden made the announcement Sunday afternoon, saying the move is in the “best interest of my party and the country.” "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President," Biden said. "And while it...
New Moline coffee shop opens in perfect location for commuters
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) -If part of your daily commute is along busy highway 6 in Moline, there is finally a new coffee shop hot spot to pick up a hand-crafted beverage and snack. Located at 6816 34th Street Court in Moline, Sunny’s Coffee is on a mission to provide high-quality beverages and foods in a cozy, comfortable atmosphere.
Suspected Clinton ‘skimmer’ faces charges in Bettendorf credit-card scam
A 27-year-old suspect in Clinton “skimming” incidents was in custody Saturday in Scott County Jail on charges involving unauthorized use of a credit card in Bettendorf, according to court documents. Sorin Tabac faces four aggravated misdemeanor charges of unauthorized use of a credit card – under $1,500, an...
Davenport suspect in pizza theft from delivery driver faces felony charge
A 30-year-old Davenport man was in custody Saturday night in connection with a pizza theft, court records show. William Smith Jr. faces a charge of first-degree theft, according to court records. Police say in affidavits that, at 1 p.m. June 29, Smith took two pizzas valued at $32.66 directly out...
Illinois’ Favorite Ice Cream Flavor is Kind of Shocking
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21 and you most definitely want to celebrate. But will you celebrate with something more exciting than Illinois' favorite ice cream flavor?. Pretty much every day, there's a 'National' holiday. Some of them are actual holidays when we don't have to go to...
You Still Have Time to Enjoy the Family Activities at the Prairie Chicken Arts Festival
SIDEWALK DAYS – various downtown participants. 7:00 – 10:00 A.M. – “Guns & Hoses” Breakfast by the Kewanee Police & Fire Departments, 114 N. Chestnut St., Johnson’s Appliance Parking Lot. 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. – Flea Market, 300 W. 3rd St. along fence...
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