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3 injured after train strikes truck in Scott County, driver ejected through windshield
SCOTT COUNTY, Iowa — The Scott County Sheriff's Office says they're investigating a collision between a freight train and a garbage truck that ejected the truck driver through the front windshield on Thursday, Aug. 1. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 67 and 245th...
Collection of vintage aircraft makes stop at Iowa airport
A squadron of rare airplanes from the World War Two era has landed in central Iowa, all of which are open for tours as well as for flights — though many rides are already sold out. Cheryl Hilvert, tour leader for the Air Power History Tour, says the largest...
Police: Man injured after shooting in Burlington Wednesday night
BURLINGTON, Iowa — One person was sent to the hospital Wednesday evening after a shooting in Burlington, according to police. Around 6:30 p.m., officers with the Burlington Police Department responded to S. 10th Street for a shots fired call. Upon arrival, police say they encountered a male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Police say the injuries were not life-threatening.
Iowa American Water customers can weigh in on rate increase
Customers of Iowa American Water have opportunities to give their opinions on a proposed rate hike at three meetings this month. Iowa American Water filed an application, or petition, with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) on May 1, seeking an increase in its water utility rates effective April 1, 2025. The utility is asking for: […]
Southeast Iowa man sets world record for biggest eggplant
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa — A southeast Iowa man now holds the world record for biggest eggplant. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship said Dave Bennett from Bloomfield recently set a record with his eggplant weighing 8.33 pounds. The dark purple fruit measures 28” around its center and 32”...
St. Ambrose University to become owner of Mount Mercy University
Officials say St. Ambrose University in Davenport will become the non-profit owner of the Mount Mercy University campus in Cedar Rapids within the next two years. The presidents of the two Catholic universities held a news conference this morning to discuss the merger and sign the agreement. Federal officials and the commission that reviews U-S college and university academic standards have to review the merger plan and approve it.
Davenport man arrested for attempted murder, police say
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport man was arrested on several charges, including attempted murder, on Wednesday. According to the arrest report, Marquis Marvell Lee, 29, was charged with attempted murder, robbery of the first degree, control of a firearm by a felon, and going armed with intent. Around 11:45...
Davenport hosts park ribbon cutting at Party in the Park
The last Party in the Park for the season will also celebrate the completion of multi-sports courts at three parks in Davenport. The City of Davenport and community partners will host a ribbon cutting to mark the completion of the multi-sport courts located at Cork Hill, Herington and Van Buren Parks on Thursday, August 8 […]
EPA issues fuel waivers in Illinois, other Midwest states after refinery shutdown
CHICAGO (CBS) — The federal government is working to help fuel shortage issues in Illinois and across the Midwest after gas supplies were impacted by the shutdown of a refinery in joliet.The Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to a fuel waiver for Illinois. Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana.The idea is this would boost fuel supply and lower gas prices across the Midwest. Exxon Mobil shut down its refinery in Joliet this summer after severe weather hit the area. Hurricanes and tornadoes typically disrupt the fuel network in late summer and early fall.The waiver suspends federal anti-smog rules that require selling less evasive but more expensive gasoline in the summer. Gas prices have surged across the region because of the outage.According to AAA, gas is at $4.55 in Chicago and $4.30 in the suburbs on average. In northwest Indiana, it's sitting at $3.97 a gallon.The waiver will be active through Aug. 20. Experts say you can anticipate seeing gas drop in the coming days.
Stay Out of the Water – 25 Illinois Water Areas Suddenly Unsafe
You need to be as safe before you get in the water as you hopefully are when you're swimming. There are now 25 water areas in Illinois that have been declared too unsafe for swimming due to dangerous bacteria levels. The Illinois Beach Guard system is constantly updated with water...
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Should Illinois millionaires pay extra tax to fund a property tax relief fund?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Voters in Illinois will get a chance to decide whether Illinois millionaires should pay an additional tax to fund a statewide property tax relief fund. Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn kicked off a campaign Thursday to pass the Illinois Property Tax Relief Amendment referendum, a measure that would establish a dedicated […]
Not Every One Is Leaving Illinois But Where Are They Coming From
You might be surprised how many people are actually moving to Illinois but what states are they coming from?. Residents From Other States Are Moving To Illinois. I've been in Illinois my whole life and it hasn't always been the best place to live. There has been terrible corruption by government officials abusing their power and wasting taxpayers' money. Plus, our state has been in horrible financial shape for a long time.
New Study Says Illinois Has a Surprising Number of Billionaires
Maybe it's just me, but I thought Illinois would have one or two billionaires. It turns out I was in for a surprise. Madison Trust Company has the inside scoop on the number of billionaires across the United States, and the figure for Illinois left me utterly astonished. First, California...
Illinois launches first electric vehicle charging sites under new state program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Interim Director James Jennings today announced the opening of the first four electric vehicle (EV) charging sites under the Illinois EPA's Driving a Cleaner Illinois program. The sixteen charging ports at four charging sites are located at gas stations...
United Airlines set to purchase sustainable jet fuel at O’Hare International Airport
(The Center Square) – A major airline is set to become the first in Illinois to buy sustainable jet fuel. United Airlines is set to purchase one million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, at O’Hare International Airport through the end of year. The first supply is set to be delivered in August. The fuel at O’Hare will be derived from fats, oils and greases like used cooking oil, but can also be made from agricultural waste. ...
Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.
CHARLESTON, Ill. – Brice Fritz was naked, strapped down to a chair in a jail cell when a staff member monitoring her via video delivered 80,000 volts of electricity through the stun cuff on her leg. “I felt like I was being electrocuted,” Fritz told the Illinois Answers Project,...
‘He Died for Nothing’: Illinois Cops Shot 4-Year-Old Held By Suspect as a Human Shield. Outraged Mom Says Police Acted Recklessly, But DA Declined to File Charges
In the weeks since Sonya Massey’s tragic slaying at the hands of an Illinois cop, new details have surfaced about another police killing in the […] ‘He Died for Nothing’: Illinois Cops Shot 4-Year-Old Held By Suspect as a Human Shield. Outraged Mom Says Police Acted Recklessly, But DA Declined to File Charges
UAW Rips 'Corporate Greed' of John Deere as Mass Layoffs Follow $43 Billion in Stock Buybacks
The United Auto Workers on Tuesday condemned the manufacturing company John Deere over recent mass layoffs at factories in Iowa and Illinois, arguing the company's strong profits, lavish handouts to investors, and exorbitant CEO pay give the lie to claims that the job cuts and outsourcing were necessary. "John Deere's reckless layoffs and job cuts are an insult to the working-class people of Iowa and Illinois, and the United Auto Workers will fight for justice for our members and communities affected by these moves," the union said in a statement. "Let's be clear: there is no need for Deere to kill...