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New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
Confluence on the River: Special Bellevue Arts Council event Aug. 3 at Great River Gallery
The public is cordially invited to attend a unique art show and event hosted by The Bellevue Arts Council on, Saturday, August 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Great River Gallery, located at 309 S. Riverview St. in Bellevue, Iowa. “Confluence on the River,” is the fitting name...
French farmer incorporated town of La Motte in 1879
David Owen Montague, the founder of La Motte, was born of French parents in Vermont in 1805. In the fall of 1838, he and Joseph Palmer traveled from New York to what is now known as Jackson County. After deciding that this territory was his promised land, he returned to New York in December, walking over 50 miles through knee-deep snow the last day of his journey home. It was four years before he could see his farm of rock in New York.
Tractor ride headed to Bellevue
The fifth-annual Delmar Lions Tractor Ride will take place Saturday, Aug. 24. Proceeds will from the $25 entry fee go directly into the Delmar Lions’ coffers, which they turn into scholarships, Kids’ Sight programs and other items.
Ag economist: Deere layoffs ‘serious problem’
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Salaried employees at Deere and Co. are being let go Wednesday morning. The employees were supposed to hear the news around 9 a.m. Sources who spoke about layoffs said meetings were being held virtually. The number of people affected is unclear. Deere declined to say. It...
Give Blood in Dubuque and Receive a Free Movie Ticket
Here's your chance to do a great thing for someone else and see one of the most enjoyable blockbusters of the year for free!. In celebration of the release of Twisters, the long-awaited follow-up to the disaster classic Twister from 1996, the American Red Cross is incentivizing you with a free movie ticket with a blood donation.
Domestic violence in Illinois rose 121% in 2023, new report says
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A new report shows a concerning rise of domestic violence instances in Illinois. The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence presented their data from 2023. It shows both domestic violence instances and deaths have doubled statewide since 2022. 2022 had 45 instances and 57 deaths. 2023, on the other hand, reported 94 instances […]
Iconic Vehicle Got Into A Scary Accident On A Popular Illinois Highway
It's been a rough week for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Apparently this past Monday, the iconic vehicle was involved in a crash in Illinois. I have a family member who's obsessed with visiting this thing. No joke, she's probably seen it in person at least over a dozen times. I'm sure right now she's greatly concerned after recent events involving the Wienermobile.
“Under the Same Sun,” August 2 through September 28
From August 2 through September 28, patrons of Dubuque’s Voices Studio can witness a spectacular confluence of talent and vision as renowned artists Leslie Bell and Lee White join forces for an extraordinary exhibition Under the Same Sun, the display showcasing a diverse array of artworks that reflect the profound journeys and creative mastery of both artists.
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