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Illinois Police Increasing DUI Patrols Now Through Labor Day
Since residents like to party during the Labor Day Weekend, Illinois police are stepping up their DUI patrols to make sure everyone stays safe during the holiday. There Will Be More Illinois Police Hitting The Streets During Labor Day Weekend. It's hard to believe that in 2024 we still have...
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
Union leaders push for sports stadium funding from taxpayers
(The Center Square) – Union leaders in Illinois are suggesting that they’ll push Gov. J.B. Pritzker for taxpayer funding of new professional sports stadiums in Chicago. The Illinois General Assembly did not approve spending on proposed Chicago sports facilities this year, but at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, AFL-CIO President Tim Drea said Pritzker is not necessarily against stadium funding. “He hasn’t said no, he hasn’t necessarily,...
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
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...
Quad Cities Weekend In 2 Minutes – August 22nd, 2024
Pups and Pints, Thursday Night Grooves, flea markets and more are among the things to check out in this week’s Weekend in Two Minutes Podcast, covering what’s going on this weekend in the Quad-Cities!. It's Alternating Currents weekend, which means there's a ton of cool stuff going on...
Illinois High School Football Rankings: Loyola Academy Tops 2024 MaxPreps List
The Loyola Academy Ramblers lead the 2024 Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 Illinois high school football rankings, aiming for their third consecutive state championship. They boast a remarkable 45-2 record since 2021, with undefeated seasons in 2023 and the COVID-shortened 2021 campaign. Key seniors include LB Donovan Robinson and QB Ryan Fitzgerald, both committed to Division I programs. Edwardsville’s Iosa Epenesa is highlighted as the top player in the state, with impressive defensive stats fueling expectations for his team this season.
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
13 Iowa beaches are not recommended for swimming after high E. coli, algae tests
Mother Nature has at least one more hot weekend in store for Iowans this summer. So, if you're headed to a beach to cool down, don't forget to check water quality reports before you head out. Wondering how can you check up on water monitoring, beach classifications and know what locations are open...
An accident sidelines Larry Flannery from Hog Days Festival
A familiar face will be missing from the crowd this Hog Days. The Hog Days committee co-chair and longtime committee member, Larry Flannery, won’t be attending the festival this year. Instead, Flannery will be home recuperating after a Monday night fall from a rickety ladder landed him in the hospital.
Labor Day Parades in the QCA
QUAD CITIES, Iowa and Ill. (KWQC) - Summer is winding down, but that doesn’t mean the fun needs to stop!. Here are several Labor Day parades that will be happening across the QCA. In East Moline. “The Quad City Labor Day Parade held in East Moline always provides the...
East Moline boy lives life to the fullest despite rare genetic condition
A family in East Moline is asking for donations toward a handicap lift van. Macy Hintze and her son Xzavier are in need of the van in order to help them get to his appointments. Xzavier Yowger was born with a rare disease called Shaff-Yang Syndrome. Hintze says there are...
Bettendorf Middle rolls out red carpet for 6th graders
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - The first day of middle school can be scary. Bettendorf Middle School is making efforts to help ease its new students to the school. Sixth grade students were welcomed Friday with the Where Everyone Belongs program, which is all about building relationships. Principal Alan Hartley said...
Quad Cities to host Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sept. 14
MOLINE, Ill. — The Alzheimer's Association is bringing its Walk to End Alzheimer's to the Quad Cities on Saturday, Sept. 14. Registration for the two-mile walk begins at 8 a.m. at Vibrant Arena, and the walk itself will take off at 9:45 a.m. There's no fee to register for the event, but organizers encourage participants to raise money if they choose to join.
Ryan Nickel of Rock Island, Illinois Graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) in Spring 2024
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (August 22, 2024) — Ryan Nickel, from Rock Island, Illinois, graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) in Spring 2024. Nickel received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and BioMolecular Engineering with Honors. Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or above are listed as having graduated...
Illinois quick hits: Supreme Court upholds block on slating law
Supreme Court upholds block on slating law The Illinois Supreme Court issued a decision leaving in place a lower court ruling that blocked a change in the state’s election law that would have kept 14 candidates off the ballot in the 2024 general election. On May 3, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed new “anti-slating” legislation into law, changing the rules for ballot access in the middle of an election cycle. The...
Deadline for Summer EBT fast approaching
The deadline for enrollment for 2024 Summer EBT benefits is Aug. 31. Summer EBT, also known as Sun Bucks, provides families with school-aged children with a one-time benefit of $120 for summer groceries per eligible child. Benefits are benefits distributed on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. “This benefit is...
Bettendorf High School first in QCA with brain health retreat room
Bettendorf High School is making history in the Quad Cities with the first-ever brain health retreat room. The room was developed in collaboration with Brain Health Now, an Iowa-based organization dedicated to ending the stigma surrounding mental illness. There are activities, couches, protein snacks and water and sensory items provided to give both students and staff a place to recollect and get the support they need.
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