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Hundreds in Illinois Losing Their Jobs on January 3, 2025AM 1490 WDBQ1 day ago
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Fulton police searching for fugitive after pursuit
FULTON, Ill. — Fulton police are asking for help locating a fugitive who allegedly fled from officers across the Mississippi River in Clinton. According to the Fulton Police Department, 32-year-old Robert J. White of Clinton is wanted on multiple warrants, including one related to a theft from a Home Depot on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Hundreds in Illinois Losing Their Jobs on January 3, 2025
Many hope to start a new year with goals and resolutions. Unfortunately, for hundreds in Illinois the start of the new year in 2025 will mean they will be without jobs. I saw the Des Moines Register share earlier today that another round of layoffs are impacting Illinois - again. There are job losses now and also into the new year as 287 were laid off by John Deere in the Quad Cities.
Bettendorf woman sentenced to prison for theft
A 30-year-old Bettendorf woman was sentenced Thursday to prison for first-degree theft, according to court records. After she pleaded guilty, Danielle Quendt, also known as Danielle Petrovich, was sentenced to a term of no more than 10 years, court records show. She will receive credit for time already served in the case. Other charges were […]
Finally Seeing Some Color in The Quad Cities
If there is one thing that everyone looks forward to in the Fall season it is the changing of the leaves. The vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds on the leaves are always a beautiful sight to see in the foliage this time of year. As we are now halfway through the month of October, here […]
Check out our QC crime podcast!
Heads up, true-crime fans in the Quad Cities! QC Crime Watch dropped its first episode Friday. Hear crime reporters Linda Cook and Sharon Wren discuss some of the crimes that have the Quad Cities talking. We’ll keep you updated on the cases we’re following in this podcast that’s taken directly from court documents and court […]
More Iowa and Illinois John Deere Workers to be Laid Off
It may sound like a broken record, but the tune is all too familiar for John Deere employees in the area. More layoffs are coming. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that the layoffs will affect employees at three Quad City area John Deere plants. The company announced Wednesday that the layoffs will include about 200 production employees at John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, 80 production workers at Davenport Works, and 7 workers at John Deere Seeding and Cylinder Operations in Moline.
WQAD welcomes Barb Ickes as Executive Producer
MOLINE, Ill. — WQAD is excited to welcome Barb Ickes as Executive Producer, joining the news management team. Ickes brings a wealth of journalism experience and vast knowledge of the Quad Cities area. Ickes has 30 years of journalism experience, primarily in print. Ickes worked for more than 20...
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