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Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Damaging Winds, Isolated Hail Expected in Southeast Illinois Until 8PM
Lincoln, IL – Southeast Illinois residents should brace for severe thunderstorms this Thursday afternoon, with damaging winds and potential tornadoes in the forecast. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch effective from 1:10 PM EDT until 8:00 PM EDT. Scattered damaging winds up to 70 mph are likely, with isolated large hail events up to 1 inch in diameter possible. A tornado or two may also occur.
On the market: Home built in 1890 near Galesburg has 3 bedrooms
Address: 200 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Abingdon Description: This three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom home with 2,000 square feet of living space was built in 1890 and sits on a corner lot. There is original hardwood flooring throughout the home. The kitchen has newer appliances. Formal dining space with a built-in. Fireplace in the living room. All three bedrooms are on the upper level. The master bedroom has an attached room that could be a walk-in closet, office or fourth bedroom. There...
East Moline Rock n’ Roll Bingo Event to Benefit Mental Health Awareness
Do you love bingo and care about mental health awareness? Community members are invited to join an exciting night of music, prizes, and fun at the Rock n' Roll Bingo event. Rock n' Roll Bingo Event to Benefit Mental Health Awareness. Event Details:. Date: Friday, August 23rd. Time: 7:00 p.m....
Familiar Faces Will Begin New School Year in Administrative Roles at Monmouth-Roseville High School
As we flip the calendar to August, a new school year is right around the corner and the Monmouth-Roseville High School will have some new, but familiar faces in the building. Eric Matthews is the new Principal and joined the district from Galesburg:. “I actually started my career back in...
Car Cruise Set Up Begins Early Friday in Monmouth
The Maple City Street Machines Cruise Night will take over the streets of Monmouth this Friday, August 2nd. Monmouth Police Chief Joe Switzer reminds motorists and local residents that streets will begin being blocked off at 6:30 am:. “We are going to start setting up for the car show and...
Rock Island mom makes miraculous recovery after car accident
A mother from Rock Island is making leaps and bounds toward recovering from a vehicle accident last year. Carmen Caballero-Anderson is a mother of four, and is pushing her body to walk again. “I’m a mom, so for me, it wasn’t a matter of if I can walk again. It...
Great Lakes Edition: Jedrzejek Hopes to Carry Over GLSS Success at Knoxville
(August 1, 2024) — Kasey Jedrzejek comes from a family with deep roots in supermodified racing in the Ohio region. Just a handful of years ago Jedrzerjek was not even that familiar with the ins and outs of dirt track racing. This week the 19-year-old driver from Lagrange, Ohio is headed to the biggest event in all of sprint car racing to compete in the 360 and 410 Knoxville Nationals over the next 10 days.
River Bend Food Bank selected for state funding through pilot program
DAVENPORT, Iowa — River Bend Food Bank is one of six across Iowa selected for a pilot program. It gives those food banks money to buy meat, dairy and produce from Iowa farmers. A total of $225,000 will be distributed across the state through "Choose Iowa." River Bend will...
Muscatine ag program earns state, regional recognition
The Muscatine Community School District Agriculture Program has been named the National Agricultural Educators Association Region 3 Outstanding Agriculture Education Program Award winner, according to a news release. This means that the program is not only the best in Iowa but also in the region that includes Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin,...
Collection of vintage aircraft makes stop at Iowa airport
A squadron of rare airplanes from the World War Two era has landed in central Iowa, all of which are open for tours as well as for flights — though many rides are already sold out. Cheryl Hilvert, tour leader for the Air Power History Tour, says the largest...
Bettendorf man pleads guilty to charges in multiple crashes
The Bettendorf man accused of driving under the influence and striking a box office post, fire hydrant, telephone pole and another car last month has pleaded guilty to the charges, according to court records. James J. Bennett was arrested in July on charges related to driving at least 50 mph in a 25 mph zone. […]
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.
Illinois Moves to (2-0) in Pool Play at Little League Senior Softball World Series
The Illinois team based out of Beardstown that is taking part in the Little League Senior Softball World Series in Roxana, Delaware this week moved to (2-0) in pool play with a 3-1 win over the team representing the Southeast part of the US, based out of South Carolina. It was Illinois lowest run-output of the postseason so far. Before Tuesday’s game, Illinois had outscored their opponents 49-5 in the postseason.