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Peoria business owners head into retirement and close eatery sooner than expected
The Chef and The Baker closed after a final day on Aug. 22. Initially, the Peoria business, owned and operated by Ian and Karen Hocker, announced it would close at the end of August. A recent Facebook post, however, said the business saw a stronger turnout than expected after announcing plans to close. ...
Galesburg Waste Management routes to start early Monday, Tuesday due to heat
GALESBURG, Ill. (KWQC) - Waste Management’s routes will begin 30 minutes early in Galesburg on Monday and Tuesday due to forecasted high temperatures, the city said. Residents are asked by the city to have trash placed at their curb by 5:30 a.m. The rest of the week is expected...
Former Cub Derrek Lee mashes two home runs leading his team to a win in Legends Softball Game at Rivets Stadium
LOVES PARK, ILL. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Rockford Rivets season ended a week and a half ago, but the fun at Rivets Stadium continued into Saturday evening. The Rivets held their second Legends Softball Game. Former Cubs Mickey Morandini, Derrek Lee, Mitch Williams, Michael Barrett and Bobby Dernier signed autographs for the fans before taking the […]
Charles Morris of Bloomington remembered for decades-long fight for racial justice
A civil rights pioneer from Bloomington is being remembered as a respected and thoughtful leader who fought for racial justice for decades. Longtime Illinois State University faculty member and community leader Charles Morris died recently at age 92. Morris told WGLT in a 2023 interview he’s seen great progress toward...
Winnebago County Board cuts budget for veteran assistance by $500K
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of Winnebago County expressed its concerns over a $500,000 reduction in its 2025 budget, approved by commissioners of the VAC. The new budget reduction is expected to have significant effects on the essential services provided to veterans in the community, including financial assistance, VA claims representation, […]
Air quality alert issued for Chicago area with ‘unhealthy' levels due to ozone
An air quality alert was in effect Monday for multiple Chicago area counties amid dangerous heat and humidity levels. The alert, from the National Weather Service, was initially issued Sunday and applies to Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Central Cook, Kendall, Grundy and Northern Will Counties. "The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency...
Iowa Now Has America’s Longest Paved Trail Loop
After living in Iowa for nearly four years, I've learned a few big things about the Hawkeye State and the people who call it home. Iowans will always send you home after dinner at their house with Tupperware full of leftovers. They root for their college teams just as loud...
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...
Schools prepare for extreme heat, some announce early dismissals
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — With the oppressive heat making a return to eastern Iowa, schools are getting ready to make sure everyone stays safe. In some areas that means ended the school day early. Iowa's News Now has the latest information on the heatwave blanketing the area and is compiling a full list of weather-related announcements.
Limo bus fire at Thunder Bay in Davenport
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Emergency crews responded to a bus fire on Sunday around 3:19 p.m. at Thunder Bay Grille in Davenport. According to District Chief Nate Wilson, a city limo bus driver smelled smoke and immediately stopped the vehicle, quickly evacuating all 10 passengers. Everyone got off the bus...
Traffic Touchpoint: Week of Aug. 26
QUAD CITIES, Ill., Iowa (KWQC) - A complete list of traffic alerts in the Iowa and Illinois TV6 viewing area. Alerts are ordered by which day they begin. TV6 will continue to update this weekly list as more alerts pop up. Have a traffic alert? Let us know at news@kwqc.com.
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
Spooky Season Arrives Early: Halloween Décor Hit Illinois Shelves
I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into Home Depot in Rockford this week—Halloween decorations were already out in full force!. It’s still August, Summer is still here, but I guess we've decided to just fast forward to Halloween?! I'm here for it, but how early is REALLY too early?
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