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East Moline BMX hosts Illinois state qualifying event
East Moline BMX Speedway will host the Illinois State Qualifying Event this weekend, bringing BMX action to the Quad Cities. Expect more than 300 riders from across the Midwest, representing six states, competing in this USA BMX-sanctioned event. When: Where:East Moline BMX Speedway, 1930 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline. Details:
Crime Stoppers: Moline police warns public of rise in vehicle burglaries
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - The Moline Police Department has seen an increase of vehicles being burglarized throughout the city. Items stolen include purses and wallets, a passport, keys, a large amount of cash, several guns and other valuables, police said. Moline police and Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities want...
TV6 Investigates Talks: Why can’t you find housing in your budget?
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - People can’t find housing that will fit their budget. TV6 Investigates reporter Matt Christensen and producer Heidi Knecht revisit his series on the housing crisis in the Quad Cities. Christensen did a story a year and a half ago that covered a lot of reasons...
This weekend in Iowa: The House Flies album release, a Benefit for Palestine and a look at Davenport’s twisted history
It’s the middle of August, which means humid days, college students scrambling to move in, and as this edition of the Weekender proves, plenty of quality events throughout Iowa. The Moline-based shoegaze band The House Flies celebrates their new album with a show at the Raccoon Motel. A full lineup of performers is slated to perform at a benefit for Palestine at the Englert Theatre. If you’re in the mood for drinks and Iowa history, the Putnam Museum will feature UI professor and Davenport native Gates Thomas on “Davenport’s Twisted History” as part of its History on Tap lecture series on Thursday night.
QCAWC announces recycling, calendar promotions
The Quad Cities Animal Welfare Center (QCAWC) has two upcoming events for local animal lovers. CIMCO Paws to Recycle BONUS Give Back Day is Saturday, August 24th, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cimco Recycling Milan, 1709 First Avenue East, has a deal for people who are dropping off recyclables. People dropping off items can […]
Grant helps Rock Island with Port District plan
A new grant is helping advance the Rock Island Port District Master Plan. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has invested almost $9.5 million through 20 grants for local initiatives and activities to support their planning efforts and develop innovative transportation improvements across the state. “We at IDOT are thrilled to join with these communities […]
5 Moline High graduates receive Rotary scholarships
Five recent Moline High School graduates received scholarships of over $15,000 from the Moline Rotary. Baylie Farmer (University of Illinois), Jolie Martinez (Drake University) and Sidney Schlitz (Augustana College) earned Moline Rotary Scholarship Foundation awards of $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000, respectively, by exemplifying the Rotary International mantra of “Service Above Self.” Since 1996, the Moline […]
Old McDonald’s in Moline may not have a farm, but it has a new location
The old McDonald’s may not have a farm, but it has a new location. The McDonald’s at 1800 36th Ave., Moline, closed over the weekend. Now crews are busy removing the interior of the restaurant. In the new building near Target and Kohl’s in southwest Moline, crews worked...
Brissman Foundation grants help groups improve Milan
The application period for grants to improve Milan is now open. The Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation awards grants every year for projects and organizations that improve the quality of life in Milan. The Brissman Foundation is a private foundation administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation. Organizations can apply for up […]
MLK Jr. Community Center is hosting its annual Soul of the City Festival this weekend
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center will host its annual Soul of the City this Friday and Saturday at its center and MLK Jr. Park in Rock Island. MLK Center Executive Director Jerry Jones says the festival is for people of all ages. "Thanks to partnerships with some great...
Vehicle theft call in Knox County reveals multiple thefts and burglaries
KNOXVILLE, Ill. (KWQC) - The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to lock their cars and bring in valuables. What initially started as a singular car theft, led to deputies investigating multiple thefts and burglaries in the town of Knoxville and beyond. According to a media release, the...
Galesburg Police: man arrested following house fire
Galesburg, Ill.- Authorities in Galesburg have announced the arrest of a man on multiple charges following a house fire. According to the Galesburg Police Department, at about 7:39 AM Thursday, August 15th, the Galesburg Police and Fire Departments responded to 243 Highland Avenue for a structure fire. A juvenile was...
Pekin the latest city to hold Pride
PEKIN – The Pekin Pride Picnic will bring LGBTQ Pride to conservative Tazwell County on Saturday, Aug. 17. This is the first year for the event and people are ready. “People have been messaging and letting us know they are very excited,” said Zoe Carter, president of organizer Rural Equality Project.
Peoria restaurant denied liquor license, longtime establishment to close
Good morning, foodie friends, The past week has cooked up plenty of Peoria-area food news for us to digest. Today, I’ll dish out why a Downtown Peoria restaurant closed its doors and why a longtime establishment is preparing to say goodbye. We’ll also sink our teeth into the results of a contentious City Council...
Illinois Comptroller says embroiled Village of Dolton is refusing legally-required audit
DOLTON, Ill. (CBS) -- New financial problems have surfaced in south suburban Dolton—having to do with taxpayer money and the village's failure to let people know where it is being spent.According to the State of Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard's administration not only refuses to get an audit done, but also won't even communicate with the state agency tasked with the job of watching over government spending.The office in question is that of Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza—and Dolton is now on that office's radar."There are obvious red flags that your station other stations have covered," said Comptroller's office spokesman Abdon Pallasch....
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