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Ryan Nickel of Rock Island, Illinois Graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) in Spring 2024
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (August 22, 2024) — Ryan Nickel, from Rock Island, Illinois, graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) in Spring 2024. Nickel received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and BioMolecular Engineering with Honors. Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or above are listed as having graduated...
Water Main Break in the 200 Block of East 7th Street in Kewanee
Crews from Kewanee Public Works are repairing a water main break in the 200 block of East 7th Street in Kewanee. Residents in the area may experience little to no water pressure and/or rusty water. Run cold water only until the water runs clear to avoid bringing rust and sentiments into your water heater. If a boil order is necessary, there will be a new post on the City of Kewanee’s Facebook page.
Are biting flies a sign that rain is on the way?
MOLINE, Ill. — Flies and other flying insects can interrupt our enjoyment of the great outdoors, especially before certain weather events arrive. You aren't wrong in thinking that their activity is quite sporadic. Everything from temperature to pressure can impact how active these little buggers are. Scott from Osco,...
WATCH: Guy Swears He Has Video Proof There’s a Dome Over Illinois
This just in. You might be living in a real life Matrix. Don't believe me? A guy swears he has video proof that there's a dome over Illinois. This brand new video share made me chuckle a little bit and I'm not trying to give the guy who shared this a hard time. To say that I don't understand everything I see in the skies above Illinois and Missouri is an understatement. His video entitled "Dome spotted in Illinois!!" is interesting.
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Big Change Coming to 108 Illinois Target Stores to Stop Theft
If you have worked any length of time in retail, you know theft is one of the biggest dangers to survival of a business. Target knows this and has announced a big change that will likely affect all 108 stores in Illinois if it hasn't already. Yahoo Finance just shared...
Central Illinois pipefitter launches labor union chapter for women
SAVOY, Ill. (WCIA) — In August, WCIA is featuring blue-collar workers in Central Illinois. It’s commonly known as a male-dominated industry, but now, a group of women is coming together to show girls can get the job done too. When Laura Abbott graduated from the U of I, she was excited to start her teaching […]
Champion Xpress opens state-of-the-art tunnel car wash in Galesburg
A family-owned and operated tunnel car wash company featuring state-of-the-art technology has opened a second location in Galesburg. Champion Xpress Carwash served its first customers early Thursday morning at 1819 N. Henderson St. The tunnel car wash is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Champion Xpress operates 48...
Antiques Day, car show roll into Aledo
The City of Aledo welcomes Antiques Day & Car Show to downtown Aledo on Saturday, Aug. 24. The annual event, hosted by Aledo Main Street, allows festival goers to explore classic cars, see vintage and antique tractors, and stroll through dozens of antiques, crafts and farmers market vendors. “There’s nothing...
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