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House in Burlington caught fire Tuesday night, firefighters say
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The Burlington Fire Department says they were called to a home around 10:57 p.m. Tuesday after getting a report of a fire. The homeowners were home at the time, a media release said. They were woken up by a loud noise, smelled smoke, and saw flames within the attic space.
Officials identify 8-year-old Iowa boy who died after being hit by truck
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Officials with the Ottumwa Community School District identified the8-year-old boy who died Tuesday after being hit by a truck. Jaxxon Cain had just finished second grade at Douma Elementary School in Ottumwa, the school district posted on Facebook. The incident happened shortly before 12:30 p.m. on...
Iowa Finance Authority awards millions in tax credits for rental home construction in Davenport, Burlington
Affordable housing in Iowa is getting a major boost from the Iowa Finance Authority, which is financially supporting the construction of over 400 rental homes in the state. The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors awarded over $10.6 million in federal housing tax credits for the construction and rehabilitation of 404 affordable rental homes for […]
Burlington Players Workshop Auditions: Little Shop of Horrors
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Players Workshop is hosting auditions for their production of the musical Little Shop of Horrors. According to an online post, auditions will be held on Sunday, July 21st, Tuesday, July 23rd, and Wednesday, July 24th. The Players Workshop is seeking 4 females between the ages of...
Illinois politicians' pockets deepen with new law removing contribution caps
(The Center Square) – Ahead of Illinois’ Nov. 5 election, state legislators approved a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted into law that contains multiple provisions impacting elections. One provision impacts how parties can spend campaign money. The law allows for political parties, like the Democrat Party of Illinois and the Illinois House Republican Organization, to funnel unlimited campaign dollars into candidates’ war chests for both primary and general elections. State Rep. Maurice West, D-Chicago, carried the bill in the House and state Rep. Blaine Wilhour,...
New program in Illinois compares farming practices and outcomes
(The Center Square) – A farming program in Illinois aims to improve farm incomes and environmental outcomes. Precision Conservation Management recently released a summary of nine years worth of in-field data from Illinois farms. Farmers enrolled in PCM receive annual data analysis for their farm in addition to access to conservation experts and guidance on cost-share programs available to farmers. Through their data analysis, the program aims to identify conservation practices that effectively address environmental issues without risking the farmers’ bottom line. ...
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
Illinois’ Best Music Fest Is Finally Moving To A New Home
Concert fans are excited because the best music festival in Illinois now has a new and much better home for this year. I'm a huge music fan. Some people collect stuff or have hobbies like golfing. I spend my free time and entertainment budget on going to concerts. I just love the live band experience. I've been to so many shows in my life, I couldn't even begin to count.
People set to leave prison gaining access to Medicaid in five states
People transitioning out of prison in five states will be gaining access to Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday. Adults and youth often find delays in getting access to Medicaid, so the department announced that incarcerated people transitioning out of imprisonment will receive coverage before their release. The coverage applies…
Black- and gay-owned cannabis businesses opening and expanding in Illinois
After years of struggling to get off the ground, several Black-owned cannabis businesses recently have opened or expanded in Illinois, bucking the trend of companies that haven't been able to acquire financing to get going. One of the recent openings is the self-described Black-, Latino-, veteran- and queer-owned SWAY dispensary...
Opponents call new Illinois law ‘thank-you gift’ to government unions
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill opponents say is a thank-you gift from the Illinois General Assembly to government unions. Pritzker signed House Bill 4417, which allows public high schools, including charter schools, to designate and annually observe a week known as "Workplace Readiness Week.” Opponents say the law will provide a platform for union propaganda. State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, urged a "no" vote...
New entertainment center taking over vacated space at Northwoods Mall
PEORIA (25News Now) - A new option for bowling and entertainment is coming to Northwoods Mall. Northwoods Mall says Tilted 10 will feature 10 bowling lanes, two 18-hole blacklight mini golf courses, over 100 video, prize and virtual reality games, pinball alley, redemption center, party and group event rooms, restaurant and bar.
The MBIP Dog Days Of Summer…2024 - Week Number Two @: Jack’s On Adams
Jack’s On Adams has a wonderful menu that includes their own Peoria Style Tavern Pizza, a Lou Burger, a Tampa Bay Cuban Sandwich, Bluesy Beef and a Jumbo Dog, which I think is quite possibly the biggest hot dog in Peoria!. You don’t believe me? Well, let’s just go...
Bloomington plastics recycler complying with public disclosure requirements
A plastics recycler in Bloomington now appears to be complying with Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District efforts to find out what was going on at the site on South Bunn Street, between Croxton and Bell. Earlier this year, the water reclamation district [BNWRD] threatened disconnection and revocation of the wastewater discharge...
Red Barn Golf Course reportedly suggests homeowners pay for its $187,000 driving range net
ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - A yellow golf ball rests in grass a few meters from a Summit Condos home in Rockton. Ahead of it, an orange construction fence separates the backyard from the Red Barn Golf Course driving range. “It possibly could give someone a heart attack at an age...
Storms dumped up to 6 inches of rain in Iowa. See the rainfall totals from this week.
Nearly 2 inches of rain fell in Des Moines as much of Iowa saw heavy rain and severe thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday. Some areas in southeast Iowa experienced sporadic wind gusts over 80 mph. Clinton County experienced half inch sized hail, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Here are...
Red, White & Boom! has new date
Red, White & Boom! has officially been rescheduled! The Quad Cities Chamber announced in an email that Red, White and Boom!, postponed due to rising levels along the Mississippi River, has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 7. The event and fireworks display will still be in downtown Davenport and Rock Island, with fireworks at dusk. […]
Davenport man sentenced to 10 years on drug, firearm charges
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on drug and firearm charges. Trevon Demon Horne, 23, was sentenced to 126 months in prison on June 26 for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance to a drug trafficking crime.
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