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Driver crashes car into Rock Island residence early Sunday morning, police investigating
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Police are investigating after a driver crashed their car into a residence early Sunday morning in Rock Island, according to Chief of Police Timothy McCloud. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on July 21. McCloud said there were no witnesses, but officials believe the driver...
Bix 7 volunteers still needed
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -It takes more than four thousand volunteers to put on the world-class Quad City Times Bix 7 road race. The Bix 7 volunteer committee is welcoming others to join in and help. With several amazing opportunities, there is plenty for you to do and get involved in. Many categories still have openings including Jr. Bix Start Line, Water Stations, and General Volunteer.
Rock Island Fire Department promotes 3 firefighters
The Rock Island Fire Department is promoting more staff members. The department has promoted Captain Jon Briggs to the position of fire marshal; Lieutenant Brandon Baker to the rank of captain; and Firefighter Justin Welvaert to the rank of lieutenant as of Monday, July 22. Briggs began his career with the Rock Island Fire Department […]
Quad Cities celebrating 50 years of Bix 7 all week
Bix 7 Race Director Michelle Juehring says there is still time to register, with the deadline being midnight on Friday, July 26th. Fortunately, those interested but unable to participate on Saturday at 8 a.m. can run or walk a virtual Bix 7. "We already have close to 300 people signed...
Pleasant Valley and North Scott advance at State Softball; Muscatine falls to Urbandale
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Pleasant Valley and North Scott advanced to the semifinals at the State Softball tournament in Fort Dodge while Muscatine fell to Urbandale 10-9. Pleasant Valley beat Waukee 8-7 in 8 innings and North Scott beat Norwalk 2-0. Watch highlights in the video player.
Consumer Advocates Attend Boilingbrook Public Forum to Speak out Against Illinois American Water’s $152 Million Rate-Hike Request
Consumer Advocates Attend Boilingbrook Public Forum to Speak out Against Illinois American Water’s $152 Million Rate-Hike Request (Boilingbrook, IL) – AARP Illinois and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Monday urged state regulators to reject Illinois American Water’s proposed $152 million rate-hike request at an Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) public forum in Bolingbrook. The increase would be Illinois American’s third rate hike since 2016.
Wizards Of Winter Skating Into Davenport’s Rhythm City Casino
Wizards of Winter is coming to Rhythm City to perform in the Event Center on Sunday, December 8 at 8 PM! Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City. Tickets will go on sale in 12 days on Thursday, July 25 at 10 AM, after our 12 Days of Christmas in July event, where we will give away signed guitars, a Steve McMichael signed jersey, and a 2024 Women’s Basketball team signed basketball.
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Illinois Isn’t Happy
In a time when wallets are tightening and restaurants across the nation are feeling the heat, Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, is taking a daring stand that’s leaving many customers dissatisfied. Olive Garden's Bold Move Leaves Customers with a Bitter Taste. As inflation drives up operational costs...
Illinois EPA set to hold ten hazardous waste collection events this fall, including in Springfield
The Illinois EPA is holding ten Household Hazardous Waste collections this fall. One-day collections are open to all Illinois residents and operate from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the day of the event. Events will be held throughout the state, including in Champaign, Taylorville, East Moline, Decatur, Bloomington, Oregon,...
High schoolers in rural, western Illinois learn the history of why their town is white
CUBA — Nestled between vast stretches of cornfields in western Illinois, Cuba is home to about 1,100 people. It is also 95 percent white, according to the last U.S. census. Once in a while, Cuba High School history teacher Joe Brewer’s students ask him why. “My students want...
International Indie rocker to paddle his way through the Quad Cities area
Andalusia, Ill. (KWQC) - International Indie rocker, JW Francis is canoeing his way down the Mississippi River. Francis started the 2,340 mile trek from Minnesota to Louisiana July 1 and will be stopping by Andalusia around Aug. 1. Along his trip, he will be camping and performing impromptu concerts in...
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