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$231K grant helps Ill. FD with recruiting, equipping new firefighters
AMBOY, Ill. — The Amboy Fire Department is receiving $231,668 in federal grant money to help recruit and retain additional volunteer firefighters via the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency website, the SAFER program provides funds to fire departments...
Police say cellphone use, DUI to blame for Ogle County crash
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO) — A Sycamore man faces charges after a crash in Byron on Saturday. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Brandon Rees, 40, was driving a 2013 Lincoln MKX north on Illinois Route 2 while he was both drunk and using a cell phone, causing him to strike a guardrail, spinning the […]
Man, found parked on Oregon’s Washington Street, arrested for DUI
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago man is under arrest for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol after police found him parked in the roadway on E. Washington Street. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to investigate after the car was seen parked in the 100 block of E. […]
East Moline man charged with murder in fatal Davenport Skybridge shooting
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - An East Moline man is charged with first-degree murder in connection to the fatal shooting at the Davenport Skybridge. Johnathan J. Terrones, 19, was arrested Monday in East Moline, Illinois, according to a media release from Davenport police. Police received a report of gunfire around 12:30...
Rockford hosts Small Business Block Party
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Bringing the community together, one small business at a time: That’s the vision of a Small Business Block Party on Rockford’s west side. The event organizers are also business owners and they planned this big celebration to showcase small businesses at the East Wind Business Complex and those who don’t have a brick-and-mortar location.
1 dead, 1 charged following crash in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One man is dead and another faces several charges following a two-vehicle crash late Sunday night. Felipe Serrano, 25, of Rockford is charged with failure to report an accident involving death, failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and other traffic offenses. Police say Serrano also had two outstanding warrants in Rockford and an outstanding Ogle County warrant.
Find healthcare jobs at Genesis’ Walk In Wednesday event
Job hunters who are looking for positions in the healthcare field can land on-the-spot interviews at Genesis Health System, starting this week. Genesis ‘Walk-In Wednesday’ hiring events are back starting this Wednesday, August 28 from 3 – 6 p.m. HR representatives will be at the main entrances of Genesis Medical Center—Davenport, 1227 East Rusholme Street, and […]
I-55 Traffic Alert: Two Chicago Suspects Arrested Near Gardner After High-Speed Pursuit
Gardner, IL – Two Chicago men were arrested early Sunday following a high-speed chase on I-55 that ended near Gardner, according to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. The pursuit, which reached speeds over 100 mph, began when a deputy attempted to stop a black Ford Edge near the 218-mile marker after receiving a broadcast about a wanted vehicle.
Tragic Last Days: Jesse Jackson, 82, Trapped in a Wheelchair, Struggling to Eat and Being Minded Around-The-Clock by Nurse and Two Aides
Iconic civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr now requires the assistance of a nurse and two aids as the political leader struggles to eat.RadarOnline.com can reveal the frail 82-year-old former firebrand was spotted confined to a wheelchair in a darkened restaurant at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Slowed by his waning health, the reverend tried to eat a breakfast of strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe.According to outlets, Jackson would stab his fork into a piece of fruit but take five to ten seconds to reach his lips. He would allegedly...
Quality Cobbler’s 46-year legacy continues with new owners stepping in
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - After nearly half a century of serving Muscatine, The Quality Cobbler, a beloved shoe shop, was set to close as its long-time owners Larry and Nancy Miller retire. However, just in time, new owners have stepped in to keep the business alive—although some changes are on the horizon.
Near-record temperatures, triple-digit heat in Iowa City to start the week. What to know:
Eastern Iowa will experience a triple-digit heat index and possible record temperatures Monday as a heat wave rolls through the state. Hot and humid conditions blanketed the area over the weekend after below-average temperatures sustained through much of August. Heat in excess of 90 degrees is expected to stick around eastern Iowa through...
‘We’re just losing too many lives:’ Overdose Awareness Vigil planned in Galesburg
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. For the fourth year, members of Galesburg's recovery community and the families and friends of those lost to overdose will gather for a candlelight vigil. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday on the public square. There will be flameless candles and a...
One Important School Bus Safety Law Illinois Drivers Constantly Break
Schools are officially back in session in Illinois, so it's time for an important reminder about school bus safety laws and the one law Illinois drivers tend to break the most. My kids have been back to school for less than a week, and although they don't take the bus,...
More Red Lobsters Closing In Illinois
More Red Lobsters restaurants are closing in Illinois. The seafood chain announced the company is rejecting the leases of an additional 23 locations by this Saturday. That include locations in Bourbonnais, Geneva, Peoria and Champaign. The closures join the more than 100 restaurants that Red Lobster closed earlier this summer during the company’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
Dixon Police Report for Monday August 26th
Scotte H. Lemke, age 49, of Machesney Park, Illinois, was arrested in the 1000 block of North Galena Avenue on August 24th, at 12:06 AM., for Driving. While License Revoked. Lemke was cited and released with a court date. Earl E. Sydner, age 52, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested in...
Sudden Emergency Recall of Apple Juice in Illinois Due to Arsenic
If you've picked up apple juice from an Illinois Walmart store recently, you need to check the label immediately as there's an emergency recall happening right now due to elevated levels of arsenic. I saw this bulletin shared by Fox Business which says that Great Value apple juice which was...
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