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Quad Cities Community Foundation Grants WIU To Develop Bilingual Early Learning Spot
Quad Cities, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation has granted a total of $57,218 to Western Illinois University to support and develop Rocky’s Play Space, a bilingual early learning and family empowerment lab site opening this year in Moline. “Rocky’s Play Space represents the power of partnership...
Moline intersection shut down Wednesday after 7-vehicle crash
MOLINE, Ill. — A popular Moline intersection was closed Wednesday evening due to a crash involving seven vehicles. A News 8 team member spotted a multi-vehicle crash around 8:20 p.m. at the intersection of 16th Street and Avenue of the Cities. According to an email from Moline police sent around 9 a.m. on Thursday, a Chevy Impala was traveling northbound on 16th Street in the west lane while a Kia Sorento was heading in the same direction in the east lane.
Register Now for Morris Hospital Corn Fest 5K
Registration is open for the Morris Hospital Corn Fest 5K Run, part of the Grundy County Corn Festival. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Morris Grade School, 2001 Dupont Avenue. Your browser does not support the audio element. The 5K race starts at 9 a.m., preceded...
Metamora's Anna Peplowski makes her Olympic swim debut
PEORIA (25News Now) - Metamora High graduate Anna Peplowski was the lead-off swimmer as team USA won their preliminary heat and qualified for the 4 x 200 relay finals in Paris. Peplowski swam a strong first 200 meters to start the USA on their way to a heat victory that qualified the team for the Gold Medal finals. Anna’s high school coach, Shane Morrison hosted a loud and proud watch party at 5 am in Metamora to cheer on their hometown Olympic hero!
World’s largest disc golf tournament returns to Central Illinois
PEORIA (25News Now) - Thousands of disc golf spectators will watch the world’s best players compete in Central Illinois at the 2024 Ledgestone Open. 2,500 professional and amateur players from across the world will compete at 15 courses in the Peoria and Bloomington-Normal areas. It is the largest disc...
Morton father pleads with the community to help his son get new kidney
MORTON (25News Now) - The new school year brings new supplies, books, pencils, and backpacks, but one Morton boy is missing something critical. It started with stomach pain and a shocking diagnosis that followed. 14-year-old Zech Chasten was enjoying his 8th-grade year, before he noticed his left side was in...
California man sentenced to over 15 years in prison for mailing meth to Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa — A California man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for sending packages of methamphetamine to Muscatine. The United States Department of Justice said Jose Antonio Reyes, 35, conspired with individuals in Muscatine to mail two packages containing pound amounts of methamphetamine from California to Iowa for distribution.
Utility work closes part of Brady Street next week
UPDATE: A news release from the Scott County Secondary Roads Department says the road will be closed on Wednesday, August 7 and not Monday, August 5. EARLIER: Road construction season continues in Davenport; this time part of Brady Street is undergoing work. A news release from the Scott County Secondary Roads Department says Brady Street […]
Chicago Weather Update: I-57 Storms in Northern Illinois, Cooler Air Near Lake Michigan
Chicago, IL – Residents of Northern Illinois should prepare for a varied weather pattern over the next few days, with storms and cooler temperatures expected in specific areas. A few showers and storms are likely today, primarily near and east of I-57, while a generally dry pattern will prevail elsewhere.
Eastern Iowa Weather: Warm Weekend Ahead with Mild Rain Chances
Davenport, IA – Eastern Iowa is set for a warm and mostly dry weekend as temperatures are expected to rise into the high 80s and low 90s. Today’s high will range from 83 to 87 degrees with a low 10-20% chance of rain in parts of western Illinois. Clouds will give way to clearer skies as the day progresses, providing a pleasant start to the weekend.
Davenport man arrested for attempted murder, police say
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport man was arrested on several charges, including attempted murder, on Wednesday. According to the arrest report, Marquis Marvell Lee, 29, was charged with attempted murder, robbery of the first degree, control of a firearm by a felon, and going armed with intent. Around 11:45...
EPA issues fuel waivers in Illinois, other Midwest states after refinery shutdown
CHICAGO (CBS) — The federal government is working to help fuel shortage issues in Illinois and across the Midwest after gas supplies were impacted by the shutdown of a refinery in joliet.The Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to a fuel waiver for Illinois. Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana.The idea is this would boost fuel supply and lower gas prices across the Midwest. Exxon Mobil shut down its refinery in Joliet this summer after severe weather hit the area. Hurricanes and tornadoes typically disrupt the fuel network in late summer and early fall.The waiver suspends federal anti-smog rules that require selling less evasive but more expensive gasoline in the summer. Gas prices have surged across the region because of the outage.According to AAA, gas is at $4.55 in Chicago and $4.30 in the suburbs on average. In northwest Indiana, it's sitting at $3.97 a gallon.The waiver will be active through Aug. 20. Experts say you can anticipate seeing gas drop in the coming days.
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Should Illinois millionaires pay extra tax to fund a property tax relief fund?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Voters in Illinois will get a chance to decide whether Illinois millionaires should pay an additional tax to fund a statewide property tax relief fund. Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn kicked off a campaign Thursday to pass the Illinois Property Tax Relief Amendment referendum, a measure that would establish a dedicated […]
Not Every One Is Leaving Illinois But Where Are They Coming From
You might be surprised how many people are actually moving to Illinois but what states are they coming from?. Residents From Other States Are Moving To Illinois. I've been in Illinois my whole life and it hasn't always been the best place to live. There has been terrible corruption by government officials abusing their power and wasting taxpayers' money. Plus, our state has been in horrible financial shape for a long time.
New Study Says Illinois Has a Surprising Number of Billionaires
Maybe it's just me, but I thought Illinois would have one or two billionaires. It turns out I was in for a surprise. Madison Trust Company has the inside scoop on the number of billionaires across the United States, and the figure for Illinois left me utterly astonished. First, California...
Illinois launches first electric vehicle charging sites under new state program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Interim Director James Jennings today announced the opening of the first four electric vehicle (EV) charging sites under the Illinois EPA's Driving a Cleaner Illinois program. The sixteen charging ports at four charging sites are located at gas stations...
United Airlines set to purchase sustainable jet fuel at O’Hare International Airport
(The Center Square) – A major airline is set to become the first in Illinois to buy sustainable jet fuel. United Airlines is set to purchase one million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, at O’Hare International Airport through the end of year. The first supply is set to be delivered in August. The fuel at O’Hare will be derived from fats, oils and greases like used cooking oil, but can also be made from agricultural waste. ...