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Appellate attorneys for state argue circumstantial evidence ‘overwhelms’ any potential errors in Bliefnick case
QUINCY — The appellate attorneys for the people of the state of Illinois in the appeal case for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick have filed a response brief in the Office of State Appellate Defender, Fourth District, arguing that a new trial is unnecessary. The 36-page brief was prepared by...
The Week Ahead: July 18-24, 2024
Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week:. Tampico Days – 12 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Erie Food Pantry – 9-10 a.m. Friday, July 19. Open to all Erie School District residents at 9107 Moline Road, Erie. Winning Wheels Summer Concert...
Assistant Fire Chief Terry Smith retires from Rock Island Fire Department
Rock Island Assistant Fire Chief Terry Smith is saying goodbye to fighting fires and hello to retirement. Smith is retiring today after 28 years with the Rock Island Fire Department. He has a total of 30 years of firefighting under his belt and was a volunteer firefighter for the Village of Hampton. The department is […]
Rush University Medical Center and Northwestern Memorial Hospital tie for top hospital in Illinois
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two of Chicago's major academic hospitals tied for first place as the best hospital in Illinois, according to a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report.Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center tied for the top spot.The list ranks hospitals based on several specialties. Northwestern Memorial Hospital was nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties – including 7th for cardiology, heart & vascular surgery and 8th for diabetes and endocrinology – and rated high-performing in 21 adult procedures and conditions. Rush University Medical Center was nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties – including 7th for neurology and neurosurgery, 10th for geriatrics, and 10th for orthopedics – and rated high-performing in 18 adult procedures and conditions.University of Chicago Medical Center came in third. Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn was ranked as the fourth best, followed by Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals in Evanston, and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
Illinois announces new $140M federal investment for quantum computing research
Governor J.B. Pritzker joined federal and state leaders to reveal a federal investment in Illinois.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe new $140 million investment sets Illinois to lead the way in quantum computing research.The federal funds will go directly into a new research center in the state in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, also known as DARPA."We are positioning ourselves here as a national hub of quantum technology development and in turn the prosperity that can come from the economic benefits of it," Pritzker said.The governor says the top quantum companies and researchers will now compete to come to Illinois to take part.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Rockingham Road intersection down to one lane after 2 semis crash
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Davenport police are directing traffic after two semi-trucks crashed, with one hitting a utility pole. The crash happened at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Rockingham Road and Fairmount Street. The intersection was down to one lane while a semi was waiting for a tow. Police said...
Gerrard Takes Nebraska, Iowa Leadership for iHeart
OMAHA — The nation’s largest owner of radio stations has named an Area President for its “Nebraska-Iowa Area,” putting her in charge of iHeartMedia properties in Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, the Premium Choice hub of Ogallala, and Sioux City. Rhonda Gerrard will continue to...
Now Playing: Friday, July 19, through Thursday, July 25
Reviews; IMDb hyperlinks take you to the films’ Internet Movie Database pages or other sites with film information.) Bad Boys: Ride or Die (R; Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX) - Will Smith's and Martin Lawrence's playful chemistry and obvious enthusiasm for even the movie's silliest gambits suggest that, 29 years into this series, they're just getting warmed up. IMDb listing.
Dirty Honey adds tour dates to support ‘Can’t Find the Brakes’ album
Dirty Honey has announced a U.S. tour, marking the final dates in support of their Can’t Find the Brakes album. The outing runs from Sep. 13 in East Moline, Illinois, to Nov. 2 in Highland, California. Presales begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time; tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.
Quad City Animal Welfare Center Presents Wags And Tales Reading Event
Wags & Tales Reading Event – Join the QCAWC at The Atlas Collective, located at 1801 5th Avenue in Moline, IL, for the Wags & Tales Reading Event from 10 AM to 12 PM. A dedicated QCAWC Team Member will be reading “Not My Cat” by Stacey Patton and “Let’s Get a Pup! Said Kate” by Bob Graham. This event promises a delightful experience for children and families, with a special guest appearance by a shelter animal ready to meet and greet attendees. In addition to the story time, the QCAWC will have coloring pages for the kids to enjoy and valuable shelter and clinic information for families to take home. Families are encouraged to bring a donation from the QCAWC Wish List to support other shelter pets in need. The wish list is available at: https://qcawc.org/donate/wish-list.
Moline boat dock closed, officials say
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Moline boat dock Harold’s Landing is closed until further notice, according to Moline Parks and Recreation Department officials. Parks and recreation officials posted to Facebook on Tuesday showing a photo of the dock submerged underwater. Harold’s Landing is located at 2500-2660 North Shore Drive in...
August 7, 2024 Public Information Meeting
For Improvement of 7th Ave. from 15th St. to 19th St. The City of Moline will hold a Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed reconstruction/streetscaping of 7th Ave. from 15th St. to 19th St. The public information meeting will be held at City of Moline City Hall (2nd Floor Conference Room) at 619 16th St., Moline, IL, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. The meeting will be conducted in an open house format. All persons interested in this project are invited to attend this meeting. Persons with a disability planning to attend this meeting should contact the person listed in this Notice by July 31, 2024 to make arrangements for participating.
REVIEW: Songs for a New World at The Black Box Theatre
Wowsers! What a theatre weekend I had, installment #3: I wrapped up this trifecta of entertainment on Saturday at The Black Box Theatre’s uplifting production of Songs for a New World with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and co-directed by Shelley Cooper and Kelsey Walljasper. Cast members...
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