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Alternating Currents kicks off Thursday Night
QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - The Alternating Currents, art, music, film and comedy, festival starts Thursday night with events in Davenport, Rock Island and Bettendorf. Kyle Carter, Executive Director of the Downtown Davenport Partnership, said the festival includes more than 40 venues and over 200 acts and events this year. The festival runs through Sunday.
Hang With Goose At The Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals This Weekend
This weekend, the National Street Rod Association is hosting the inaugural Quad Cities Streed Rod Nationals are set to take place at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on August 16th and 17th. This two-day event, among our roster of eight other divisional events, serves as a fantastic addition to our largest...
Washington Elementary School in Sterling has water main burst
STERLING, Ill. (KWQC) - Bad news for those picking up their children at Washington Elementary School. A leak turned into a burst before a repair could be completed, city officials said. Avenue 1 is closed between 15th and 16th Streets until the repair can be completed. “This is an Illinois...
Iowa lands commitment from five-star defensive lineman and legacy recruit Iose Epenesa in the 2025 class
News: Edwardsville (Ill.) 2025 five-star defensive lineman Iose Epenesa has committed to Iowa. Epenesa announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes over Miami (FL), Missouri, Utah, and Penn State, among others. Epenesa is the younger brother of former Iowa defensive lineman AJ Epenesa and also current Iowa linebacker Eric Epenesa. Their...
Eldridge denies public access to emails about city administrator
The City of Eldridge is denying public access to emails that a city worker sent to a colleague about the city administrator. The emails in question helped form the basis of the city’s rationale for firing the worker in May. State records indicate Jody Coffman worked as Eldridge’s full-time utility billing clerk prior to her […]
Incentives help solar industry amid higher costs linked to inflation
Along with other U.S. states, Illinois is working to make itself more dependent on renewable energy sources rather than fossil fuels. The head of a local Bloomington-Normal solar installation company said state and federal incentives make Illinois one of the strongest to go solar. Shannon Fulton runs the Bloomington office...
Illinois quick hits: Illinois unemployment rate rises to 5.2%
Illinois unemployment rate rises to 5.2% The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday that the state's unemployment rate increased to 5.2%, while nonfarm payrolls increased nearly 13,000 in July. The national unemployment rate was 4.3% in July, up from the previous month. Based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry sectors with monthly payroll job declines included Manufacturing, Leisure and Hospitality, and Trade,...
3 Illinois dental schools secure funding
Three dental schools in Illinois earned endowments from the Illinois State Dental Society. Each of the three schools will receive $8,000 from the ISDS Foundation's dental education endowment fund. Here are the three schools and how they plan to use the additional funds:. UIC College of Dentistry (Chicago): Upgrade its...
Sportsbook reverses decision on surcharges for Illinois bettors
(The Center Square) – In the wake of tax hikes on sports betting apps in Illinois, one operator that announced surcharges to make up revenue is changing course. DraftKings announced last month it would add surcharges to high-tax states like Illinois, which just hiked taxes on sports books from 15% to as much as 40%. Now the company says for the time being, no surcharges will be imposed. “We always...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
A Second Round of Potent Storms Possible
More storms are targeting central Illinois. A low-pressure system is marching across the region, and it already brought one round of hefty showers and storms on Thursday morning. Springfield got drenched with over 3/4" of rain, and Decatur picked up nearly an inch. Now central Illinois is in the warm...
Central Illinois Boat Races Return for Thrilling Summer Event This Labor Day Weekend
Central Illinois – The excitement is building as the highly anticipated boat races return to the Kankakee River for a thrilling summer event this Labor Day weekend, running from August 30 to September 1, 2024. This year’s regatta promises a weekend filled with high-speed action, live music, and a variety of activities suitable for the whole family.
Prophetstown Encounters Delays at New Business Park Development
The city acquired 8.7 acres of farmland in August of last year and recently completed the process to subdivide it into five lots for light industrial use. Grove Street between Washington Road and Esta Drive was closed Monday and Tuesday so contractors could do sewer main work at the site.
Whiteside County Fair Results: Junior Hobby Show
MORRISON, IL - Jensen Grams of Morrison took Best of Show Honors in Division I, Carter Cruse of Prophetstown took Best of Show Honors in Division II, and Briar Vandermyde of Morrison took Best of Show Honors in Division III at the 153rd Annual Whiteside County Fair's Junior Hobby Show.
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