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Sandburg student becomes first in school history to win national SkillsUSA medal
A Carl Sandburg College student is the first in school history to medal at a SkillsUSA national competition. Gavin Gerard of Oneida won the bronze medal in masonry at the SkillsUSA Championships last week in Atlanta. SkillsUSA is a workforce development organization that hosts competitions in a range of disciplines...
IL Fire Chief: Proposed OSHA Standards Could Negatively Impact VFDs
Moline Dispatch and Rock Island Argus, Ill. Jul. 2—Local volunteer fire departments are asking the public to comment on proposed OSHA updates, saying that the new rules will negatively impact their operations. On Tuesday, July 2, Colona Fire Chief John Swan held a press conference at the Colona Fire...
Man who died after being found unresponsive at Peoria County Jail has been identified
The Peoria County Coroner's Office has released the name of the 31-year-old man who died early Tuesday morning after he was found unresponsive in a holding cell at the Peoria County Jail. Wayne Hatton of Peoria died at 1:54 a.m. Tuesday at Carle Health Methodist Hospital, according to a news...
One of Morton's best softball players, former player of the year, dies at age 46
No one preached positivity to her Morton softball teammates like Lori Greiner Grover. Her signature motto – "Remember your HAT" (hard work, attitude, team) – will be forever engrained into the minds of those who played with Greiner. And those lasting memories of Greiner live on following her death at age 46 on June 12 due to complications from leukemia, according to her obituary.
Totals of heavy rain received July 2
IOWA, USA — Tuesday evening was an active weather night as rain made its way across central Iowa. Flash flood warnings and even some tornado warnings went into effect as a result. High levels of rain fell, especially in Warren and Marion counties, which saw 4-5" in some spots....
Chocolates Sold in Iowa Part of Massive Recall
Chocolates sold in Iowa and eight other states are part of a massive recall due to a risk of Salmonella poisoning. Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration initiated a recall on more than four million pounds of chocolate and confectionary products from Clasen Quality Chocolate in Madison, Wisconsin.
Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing Keota teen
KEOTA, Iowa (KCRG) - The Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old. The sheriff’s office said Bridget Stone was last seen at her Keota address on Sunday evening. She is 5′6″ tall and about 125 pounds. She was last seen wearing black athletic...
Marking Louie Bellson’s 100th birthday
ROCK FALLS, Ill. (KWQC)-Legendary musician and Rock Falls native Louie Bellson would have been his 100 years old on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born at 3:30 p.m. in Rock Falls. Musician and band leader Josh Duffee talks about the local legend and his influential impact. Duffee actually owns...
Freight House Farmers Market moving this weekend
The Freight House Farmers Market is moving the show a few more blocks away from the riverfront this weekend. The Mississippi River’s rising levels are forcing vendors, food trucks and entertainment to move to the Scott County Administration Building parking lot, 600 W. Fourth Street in Davenport, for the Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July […]
What You Need to Know So You Don’t Get Fined For Fireworks in Illinois
Fourth of July is around the corner, and while fireworks light up the night sky, lighting them yourself is never a good idea, especially in Illinois. Let's put the bad news out there first; as most people know, Illinois has a strict law that bans most consumer fireworks. Here's a refresher, just in case you need it.
Shaboozey will Headline at the Illinois State Fair
"One, here comes the 2 to the 3 to the 4" Shaboozey is bringing A Bar Song (Tipsy) to the Illinois State Fair! Here are the details on the show and how to get tickets... According to a post from the Illinois State Fair Facebook page, Shaboozey, the man behind the summer hit song on country radio A Bar Song (Tipsy), is going to be headlining at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, August, 18th. The Facebook page post says tickets will be on sale starting July 6th at 10 am via Ticketmaster.
Illinois expands lead exposure risk areas, adds 148 new ZIP codes
The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded its list of high-risk ZIP codes for lead exposure, recommending mandatory testing for children under 12 living in those areas, with the goal of implementing universal testing for lead exposure across all Illinois ZIP codes by 2026.
What new Illinois laws mean for Oak Park
Illinois’ new laws went into effect July 1, including a minimum wage increase and a gas tax increase. In Chicago and in Cook County, which encompasses Oak Park, minimum wage workers will now make a base pay of $16.20 per hour. Before, the minimum wage was $15.80 per hour.
Davenport Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
A Davenport man has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and cocaine base. According to public court documents and evidence presented at the sentencing hearing, Domonique Deshawn Parrow, 38, was identified by law enforcement as a distributor of cocaine and cocaine base, which he distributed directly from his residence for at least three years. During the search executed at Parrow’s residence, law enforcement found cocaine and cocaine base packaged for resale, a firearm, and money. In total, Parrow was responsible for the distribution of at least 3.2 kilograms of cocaine during the conspiracy.
Warren County property transfers for June 24-28, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Warren County Clerk & Recorder’s Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County the week of June 24-28, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
What You Need to Know So You Don’t Get Fined For Fireworks in Illinois
Fourth of July is around the corner, and while fireworks light up the night sky, lighting them yourself is never a good idea, especially in Illinois. Let's put the bad news out there first; as most people know, Illinois has a strict law that bans most consumer fireworks. Here's a refresher, just in case you need it.
State fire officials urge grill safety ahead of peak fire season
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is urging Illinoisans to practice grill safety as the calendar turns to peak grill fire season. Officials said that on average, over 10,000 home fires across the U.S. are caused by a grill, and most of them happen in July. Between 2017 and 2021, […]
Take Flight at the Annual 4th of July Monmouth Flying Club Fly-In Breakfast!
The annual 4th of July Fly-In Breakfast with the Monmouth Flying Club is back this Thursday from 7 to 10 am at the Monmouth Municipal Airport. Club Member Jared Kunkle shares the details:. “Some remember it as an even bigger breakfast, but we have kind of dwindled it down to...
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