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New Trustees on CGH Health Foundation Board
In June 2024, Larry Cooper and Julia Mendez, both of Sterling, IL, were appointed as new trustees of the CGH Health Foundation Board. Since 1987, the focus of the Foundation has been to raise funds to sponsor health initiatives, which serve Sauk Valley area children and adults. As ambassadors for the 501(c)(3) corporation, the pair will assist with fundraising and help oversee the program/operating budget, policies, and special events. They join a 15-member Board of Trustees.
East Moline students get free school supplies at back-to-school event
Families in East Moline can pick up school supplies and enjoy an evening full of fun on Thursday. Moline Healthcare of Illinois and Focus on Our Community Inc. are hosting a back-to-school event on Thursday, July 25 from 3 – 6 p.m. at Hereford Park, 400 13th Street in East Moline. The event features bounce […]
Friend of East Moline shooting victim speaks out
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) - Police are still searching for who is responsible for a shooting in East Moline Sunday. Police say 40-year-old Damion Hall was shot at a home located in the 200 block of 16th Avenue early Sunday morning. The shooting has made a negative impact on some...
Dunkin’ opens second location in Belvidere
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Belvidere is running on Dunkin’ with their new location. On Tuesday, Belvidere officials gathered with owner Kiran Kayastha for a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony at the new location at 320 W. Chrysler Drive. This is the second Dunkin’ location in Belvidere, with the first being located inside Walmart.
Securely Shred Your Documents at a Free Shred Truck
Delaina Zellers and Tasha Wendorf invite everyone to German American State Bank’s upcoming Shred Truck event. The free event is meant to prevent the community from becoming victims of fraud. At the event, you’ll be able to securely shred sensitive documents for free. The first session takes place on Wednesday, August 7th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at New Life Bible Church. The second session will be held on Saturday, August 10th fom 8:00 AM to noon. information on the event, you can head to https://www.facebook.com/events/504966355209742. If you’d like tips on how to prevent fraud, head to https://www.germanamericanstatebank.com/.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Deere laying off salaried employees
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Salaried employees at Deere and Co. are being let go Wednesday morning. The employees were supposed to hear the news around 9 a.m. Sources who spoke about layoffs said meetings were being held virtually. The number of people affected is unclear. Deere declined to say. It...
Kennedy’s hot bats take down PV, Wahlert beats Central DeWitt in dramatic fashion
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - 4A’s number one-ranked team took care of business, as Kennedy picked up a 6-3 victory over eight-seed Pleasant Valley. Grant Mather’s three RBIs helped power the Cougars in front. They’ll head to the semifinals on Thursday evening. Dubuque Wahlert, the No. 1...
Illinois Weather: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Today
Chicago, IL – Residents of Illinois should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today as a southward sagging cold front moves through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago issued a forecast at 5:45 AM CDT, predicting that these weather conditions will persist through the day and end early this evening.
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
Shooting in Sterling Remains Under Investigation
A little before 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23rd, Sterling police were informed about a shooting near the intersection of 13th Avenue and East 5th Street, by Sterling First Church of the Nazarene. First responders found two men who were shot. Police say they were passengers in a vehicle that was...
Discount specialty store to expand in Illinois with locations in East Peoria, Pekin
The specialty discount store chain Five Below is continuing to expand its presence in the greater Peoria area with a new location in East Peoria. The new store will be at 451 N. Main Street, near Kohl's. “Stores like Five Below are in high demand by consumers,” said Ty Livingston, City of East...
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