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Forever chemicals found in most tested fish from these 4 IL rivers
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A team of University of Illinois researchers studied four northern Illinois rivers, in which nearly all fish across nine tested species were found with “forever chemicals.” Forever chemicals, known more formally as per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are synthetic chemicals that can be harmful to the health of people, animals, and […]
Experts discuss police officer training programs
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — Questions are being raised about the training for police officers. This comes after former sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson was arrested and charged with first degree murder in the death of Sonya Massey. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association tells us police officers go through a 16-week training...
Illinois Residents, People May Sneak Onto Your Porch August 8th
I'm not trying to alarm you. Instead, I'm trying to pass along some information that should keep you from calling the police or reaching for a firearm in a little over a week's time. Then again, your own personal feelings may be different about the people who will, more than...
Crews respond to 7 vehicle crash on Avenue of the Cities in Moline
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Crews responded to a scene of a car crash that happened at the intersection of Avenue of the Cities and 16th Street near La Rancherita 2 on Wednesday evening. TV6 reached out to the Moline Police Department for more information. They confirmed seven vehicles were involved...
Moline Mayor Rayapati declares candidacy for 2nd term
MOLINE, Ill. — Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati announced Wednesday that she will run for a second term in 2025. “We are a work in progress and headed in the right direction” she said. “After stabilizing staffing and creating and executing a strategy for improvement, we continue laying the foundation for success in the near and distant future.”
With Latest Group of Nine, Monmouth College's Kieft Research Program Hits 100-Student Mark
Paying homage to the beloved Monmouth chemistry professor Richard "Doc" Kieft, the students who gave undergraduate research talks July 18 in the Pattee Auditorium are pictured with their faculty who guided them on their projects. From left are chemistry professor Audra Goach, Alyssa McDaniel, Kamea Graham, Annalyn Lovell, Ilese Rodeffer, Carina Engst, chemistry professor Laura Moore (holding Kieft portrait), Peter Soutsos, Alejandro Arteaga, Spencer Corn, Em Canterbury, chemistry professor Michael Prinsell, and neuroscience professor Janet Ugolino.
Augustana Students Assisting with Port Byron's Water Service-Line Inventory
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 31, 2024) — Seventeen Augustana College student research assistants are assisting with the inventory of water service lines in the village of Port Byron, Illinois. Student research assistants are working with Augustana's Center for the Advancement of Community Health and Wellness and Upper Mississippi Center...
Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show Team returns after hiatus due to flooding
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) -Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show Team hit the waters on the Rock River Wednesday evening after canceling several shows because of flooding. In a typical year, the Backwater Gamblers perform free shows every Wednesday and Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. “We’re just really excited...
State Representative Gregg Johnson at Moline Public Library
This evening, starting at 6 o'clock, State Representative Gregg Johnson will be at the Moline Public Library to hear people's concerns, discuss his accomplishments from this legislative session and what he plans on doing during his next one. The goal of the meeting is to get feedback so that he...
Spook the Loop to return to Geneseo with special guest
GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) - Geneseo will be hosting its second Spook the Loop event on August 10 with special guest Butch Patrick. Patrick, a former resident of Geneseo, is known as Eddie Munster from the classic Munsters TV sitcom, according to a media release. He lived above a downtown storefront and attended school at St. Malachy Elementary School. He also attended the event in 2023.