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Report: Housing is less affordable due to red tape in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A new report found that Illinois had the third-worst rate in the nation for building new housing units in 2023, with the main culprit being over regulation. Illinois Policy Institute found that government regulations account for nearly $70,000 of the $292,000 median home price in the state. Researcher Ravi Mishra said that is preventing new housing construction and aggravating a housing shortage, leading to higher prices...
Oneida native earns bronze medal at national SkillsUSA Championships
ATLANTA — An Oneida native is now one of the best masons in the country. Gavin Gerard, a student at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, took home the bronze medal in masonry at the SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta at the end of June. With that win, he became the college's first medalist at a SkillsUSA national competition.
Man shot, critically injured in domestic disturbance, Rock Island police say
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - The Rock Island Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance Monday night where one person was shot, officials said. The incident remains under investigation. Monday, at approximately 8:08 p.m., officers responded to the 3700 block of 5th Street for a report of shots being fired,...
‘We have enough liquor stores.’ New Galesburg grocery store receives liquor license despite Council opposition
A new Galesburg grocery store will be able to sell packaged liquor despite the objection of two City Council members. Galesburg Aldermen on Monday approved a Class C-1 liquor license for Save More, a new grocery expected to open within the next two week at 900 E. Main St., the former Sav A Lot. The license was approved 5-2, with Ward 3 Alderman Evan Miller and Ward 4 Alderman Dwight White casting no votes.
Second Straight Month For Drug Bust At Main Street Home In Princeton
It may be time to address who owns a home in the heart of Princeton. Officers with Trident and the Princeton Police Department and Bureau County Sheriff's Department executed a warrant Tuesday at a house with the address of 805 North Main Street. Two men and a woman living at that house were arrested for drugs.
Derecho smacks Galesburg and surrounding area
The National Weather Service is classifying the storm that smacked Galesburg and the surrounding area on Monday night as a derecho. Derechos are long-lived, straight-line wind storms associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms. “There were numerous reports of wind damage in the area. At this point,...
‘The damage is extensive.’ Kewanee’s storm fallout in photos
The devastating impact of Monday’s storm on Kewanee residents is widespread, with many residents facing serious financial and consequential effects as a result. Within a few city blocks on the east end of Prospect Street, residents are dealing with entire trees that have fallen onto the roofs of their homes and even downed wires that make returning to their homes unsafe.
US Department of Labor recovers $33K in back wages, damages for Davenport tire shop employees
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division investigated a Davenport RNR Tire Express franchise location. The department found the operator failed to include non-discretionary bonuses in the regular rate of pay when calculating overtime pay, a Fair Labor Standards Act violation. The U.S....
Davenport nursing home faces more huge fines
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport nursing home ranked among the nation’s worst is facing a new round of fines. Regulators penalized Ivy at Davenport at least $40,000 after a recent inspection revealed 17 new violations: a mice infestation, residents with bedsores and untrained staff, among many others. Ivy...
Kinna’s House of Love seeking donations for new establishment for women
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Quad-City organization helping women in domestic abuse situations is marking a new chapter with the acquisition of a new home for single women without children. President and CEO Leukinna Hodges is on a mission to give back but needs the community’s help. Seeking items such...
Storm Across Iowa Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power [VIDEO]
Iowa was greeted by an extreme storm yesterday that produced 90+ mph wind gusts, hail, tornados, tree damage, and power outages. The storm traveled east from Iowa to Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, as 3 other states suffered the same wrath as we did in Iowa. Check out this graphic showing how much area this storm covered.
Trash and Recycling Pickup Delayed One Day in Kewanee
In Kewanee, residents face a delay in trash collection services due to the aftermath of a severe storm. The storm, which caused considerable damage throughout the area, has pushed back garbage pickup schedules by a day. This adjustment gives public works teams the necessary time to clear debris from roads and work on restoring power safely across the community. Authorities urge locals to stay clear of downed power lines and avoid visiting the storm-damaged cemetery until cleanup efforts are concluded. Public safety remains a priority as the town recovers from the storm’s impacts. The transfer station is closed due to a power outage. Authorities ask people not to drive around barricades and through caution tape.
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