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East Moline man charged with murder in fatal Davenport Skybridge shooting
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - An East Moline man is charged with first-degree murder in connection to the fatal shooting at the Davenport Skybridge. Johnathan J. Terrones, 19, was arrested Monday in East Moline, Illinois, according to a media release from Davenport police. Police received a report of gunfire around 12:30...
Quality Cobbler’s 46-year legacy continues with new owners stepping in
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - After nearly half a century of serving Muscatine, The Quality Cobbler, a beloved shoe shop, was set to close as its long-time owners Larry and Nancy Miller retire. However, just in time, new owners have stepped in to keep the business alive—although some changes are on the horizon.
Near-record temperatures, triple-digit heat in Iowa City to start the week. What to know:
Eastern Iowa will experience a triple-digit heat index and possible record temperatures Monday as a heat wave rolls through the state. Hot and humid conditions blanketed the area over the weekend after below-average temperatures sustained through much of August. Heat in excess of 90 degrees is expected to stick around eastern Iowa through...
Find healthcare jobs at Genesis’ Walk In Wednesday event
Job hunters who are looking for positions in the healthcare field can land on-the-spot interviews at Genesis Health System, starting this week. Genesis ‘Walk-In Wednesday’ hiring events are back starting this Wednesday, August 28 from 3 – 6 p.m. HR representatives will be at the main entrances of Genesis Medical Center—Davenport, 1227 East Rusholme Street, and […]
Tragic Last Days: Jesse Jackson, 82, Trapped in a Wheelchair, Struggling to Eat and Being Minded Around-The-Clock by Nurse and Two Aides
Iconic civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr now requires the assistance of a nurse and two aids as the political leader struggles to eat.RadarOnline.com can reveal the frail 82-year-old former firebrand was spotted confined to a wheelchair in a darkened restaurant at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Slowed by his waning health, the reverend tried to eat a breakfast of strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe.According to outlets, Jackson would stab his fork into a piece of fruit but take five to ten seconds to reach his lips. He would allegedly...
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
More Red Lobsters Closing In Illinois
More Red Lobsters restaurants are closing in Illinois. The seafood chain announced the company is rejecting the leases of an additional 23 locations by this Saturday. That include locations in Bourbonnais, Geneva, Peoria and Champaign. The closures join the more than 100 restaurants that Red Lobster closed earlier this summer during the company’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
Sudden Emergency Recall of Apple Juice in Illinois Due to Arsenic
If you've picked up apple juice from an Illinois Walmart store recently, you need to check the label immediately as there's an emergency recall happening right now due to elevated levels of arsenic. I saw this bulletin shared by Fox Business which says that Great Value apple juice which was...
Illinois Woman Goes Viral For Thrifting Hot Dog Soap Dispenser
Hi, it's me. I went viral for thrifting a soap dispenser disguised as a dog wearing a hot dog costume. This has to be the peak of my internet career. A few months ago, I made a TikTok that reached nearly 5 million views after I kept trying to say "Chicago Style Hot Dog" but instead it came out as "Shakyle Hophawg".
Public service campaign blasts Kamala Harris’ electric vehicle agenda
(The Center Square) – It is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lofty goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads in less than six years, and now a public service campaign is critical of his political party’s EV agenda. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has launched an ad campaign called “Driver’s Seat” […]
LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner Investigating Infant Death
The death of an infant in Streator on August 24, 2024, just after midnight is under investigation. Early in the morning, in rural Streator, LaSalle County deputies responded to reports of an unresponsive infant. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, the infant was later pronounced deceased at the OSF Center for Health Hospital in Streator. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office are conducting an investigation.
Man On Probation Jailed In Ottawa For Allegedly Battering And Threatening Officer
A homeless man on probation in Ottawa has found himself locked up again. Ottawa police on Saturday arrested 45-year-old Christopher Leone for criminal damage to property, aggravated battery to a peace officer, and threatening a public official. Leone was in the midst of being on probation after he pleaded guilty last month in La Salle County to separate aggravated battery charges.
2024 Yorkville Hometown Days features full entertainment lineup, fun activities over Labor Day weekend
The United City of Yorkville is hosting the 2024 Hometown Days Festival this Thursday through Sunday at Beecher Park located at 908 Game Farm Road. the festival is free to attend, and free parking will be available. The festival will feature carnival rides on Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m....
Danville to Host Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament
Some of the top horseshoe pitchers in the state will be in Danville this weekend as the city hosts the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament. The competition begins Friday, August 30th, and continues through Sunday, September 1st at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex. The park is located along Bowman Avenue,...
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