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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.
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,...
Local universities unveil Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute
MOLINE, Ill — It was a different kind of signing day at Western Illinois University. University presidents from Western Illinois University, Iowa State University and the University of Illinois announced a collaborative manufacturing program on Friday, Aug. 23 at WIU's Riverfront campus. "[This is] a giant leap forward in...
City of Macomb establishing a remediation plan for lead water lines
MACOMB, Ill. (KHQA) — The city of Macomb conducted a survey last summer to get to the bottom of aging lead pipelines in the city. The survey is due to an environmental protection agency ordinance that requires a remediation plan by 2027. The city partnered with students from Western...
A breakdown of the WIU layoffs by department
This month’s layoffs at Western Illinois University affected departments across the campus, though some were hit harder than others. The administration provided the information through a Freedom of Information Act request filed by Community News Brief, which shared the details with TSPR. Unit A (Tenured and tenure-track) Faculty --...
Peoria leaders worry state pension requirement will drain city finances
PEORIA (25News Now) - The City of Peoria is not on track to meet the state’s requirement of being fully funded in pensions for police and firefighters, forcing leaders to consider raising taxes. Illinois law states municipal cities, like Peoria, must have both fire and police pensions 90% funded...
One injured after Friday night shooting
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A 17-year-old was taken to a local hospital after a shooting in Peoria on Friday. According to Peoria Police spokeswoman Semone Roth, officers were dispatched on a report of a person being shot at approximately 9:49 p.m. When officers arrived, they learned a teen was transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest.
25 Sports Tour- Bloomington Central Catholic
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Bloomington Central Catholic Saints bring back lots of experience and talent from last year’s undefeated Illini Prairie Conference champs. You can watch 25News - any newscast, anywhere - streaming LIVE on 25NewsNow.com, our 25News mobile app, and on our WEEK 25News SmartTV streaming app. Learn more about how you can get connected to 25News streaming live news here.
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,...
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.
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.
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...
Great Value apple juice recalled due to arsenic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Refresco Beverages US Inc has issued a voluntary recall for Great Value 8oz Apple Juice six packs due to a level of inorganic arsenic above the industry guidelines. According to the enforcement report, the products were sold in multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The recalled products have a listed […]
Deadline for Summer EBT fast approaching
The deadline for enrollment for 2024 Summer EBT benefits is Aug. 31. Summer EBT, also known as Sun Bucks, provides families with school-aged children with a one-time benefit of $120 for summer groceries per eligible child. Benefits are benefits distributed on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. “This benefit is...
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