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Eats And Beats brings food and live music to Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Good food and live local music are served up in Freeport at the kickoff of Eats and Beats. The two-day event ran from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday with local bands Ukulele Express 815 and The Usual Suspects playing tunes for attendees. Eats and Beats has one more night of fun from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 with Freeport native Ryan Casey performing and Sparks Fly: The Taylor Swift Experience.
Isolated to Scattered Showers & Storms Followed by High Heat & Humidity
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Isolated to scattered showers and storms are possible late Saturday afternoon and evening. Heat indexes in the 90s are expected today through Tuesday. Your First Alert: A Few Showers & Storms. This afternoon we’ll have a partly cloudy sky with temperatures reaching the 80s. However,...
High School Football Preview: Geneseo
GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) - For the first time in two decades, a new head coach will lead the Geneseo Maple Leafs football team in its season opener. Matt Furlong is now in charge of the Maple Leafs. While Geneseo might be a little young, they’re eager to get onto the field.
Freeport’s community paints the streets to raise money for the city
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Residents of Freeport participated in another year of Paint the Port on Friday to raise money for revitalizing the community. “It’s definitely something we need around here, and I’ll bring people out and do something new,” said — “It’s very nice to recognize a lot of people around here.” The event […]
Man Found Shot to Death in Davenport Parking Lot Early Saturday
Davenport, IA – A man was found shot to death in a parking lot early Saturday morning in Davenport. Police responded to the 100 block of West River Drive around 12:24 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers discovered the adult male victim, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rappelling down Hotel Blackhawk to support a Quad Cities organization
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Friday afternoon, you may have seen the first group of people on top of the Hotel Blackhawk, rappelling 11 stories down the side of the building. It's all part of an event called "Over the Edge for Kids' Sake," celebrating the money raised for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley.
Galesburg police ask for public’s help in finding 2 wanted men
GALESBURG, Ill. (KWQC) - The Galesburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding two wanted suspects. Fredrick Sanders Sr., 50, of Galesburg is wanted on a warrant for failure to appear and possession of methamphetamine, according to a media release from GPD. Joshua G Johnson, 47,...
1979 – Sycamore’s FASTRAK Go Captured by Iowan Connolly
John Connolly won the FASTRAK III late model feature at Sycamore Speedway. Miss FASTRAK Sheryl Ingersoll presents the huge trophy to Connolly. - Marty Lemmerman Photo. Sycamore, Ill. (August 23, 1979) – Ageless John Connolly of Delhi, Iowa, captured the 50-lap late model FASTRAK Clay Classic III feature at Sycamore Speedway on Thursday night. The victory was worth $1,000 to Connolly.
1 person killed in crash in Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa — One person is dead after a fatal crash in Muscatine on Friday night. According to an Iowa State Patrol crash report, the crash happened shortly before 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 in Muscatine. A 2024 Nissan Rogue was traveling south on Taylor Avenue when investigators said they failed to stop at a stop sign before entering Highway 61. A 2021 Dodge Durango was traveling south on the highway and was unable to stop in time, striking the Rogue.
Burlington Police arrest man following investigation
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Police Department has announced the arrest of a man on multiple charges. According to a news release, on August 13th, Burlington Police Officers responded to a theft in progress on the property of Ferguson Plumbing. When officers arrived on scene, the suspects fled on foot. Officers...
Iowa school districts receive grants for therapeutic classrooms
The Iowa Department of Education is issuing its fourth round of competitive grants to ten school districts in the state to establish or continue therapeutic classrooms. Clinton and North Scott Community School Districts are receiving a portion of the $2.85 million for the 2024-2025 school year. Clinton is collecting $146,000, and North Scott is accepting $174,500.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
As Fall Arrives Look For These Birds Migrating Through Illinois
We are getting into migration season in the mid-west. If you enjoy birding or just want to be aware, there’s a chance you could spy any of these fowl passing through the area. Ruby Throated Hummingbird Make sure your hummingbird feeders are full and have Coneflowers, Honeysuckle, Columbine, Iris and Aster for a welcoming buffet of nectar. Ten...
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