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Florida man facing DUI charges after driving burning semi on I-80 in Illinois, police say
HENRY COUNTY, Ill. — A Florida man is facing DUI charges after allegedly driving a burning semi approximately one mile in Henry County, Illinois early Saturday morning. According to the Illinois State Police, the incident happened shortly before 2:15 a.m. June 8 on I-80, around two miles east of the I-74 interchange. Officers responded to the area for a commercial vehicle fire.
John Deere to pay $1.1 million to Blacks and Latinos to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination
The Department of Labor announced that agricultural manufacturing giant John Deere has agreed to pay more than a million dollars ($1.1 million) in back wages to Black and Hispanic job seekers after facing allegations of systemic hiring discrimination. The alleged practices impacted nearly 200 black applicants in Waterloo, 36 in...
Former employee charged with fraud from Cookies & Dreams in Davenport, Bettendorf
A 50-year-old Brooklyn, Iowa, woman faces felony charges after police allege she tried to evade income tax through fraudulent practice, court records say. Lisa Hobart faces felony charges of ongoing criminal conduct – unlawful activity, first-degree theft, first-degree fraudulent practice, and evasion of Iowa income tax, according to court records.
Geneseo Farmer’s Market summer season now underway
GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) -Geneseo Farmer’s Market features local growers and producers getting together to sell fresh produce, homemade baked goods, homemade canned goods, handcrafted health and beauty items, fabulous flowers and plants, and DIY craft items. The summer market--from June through October--is located at 140 West Pearl Street at...
Quad Cities Area first responders participating in active killer threat training, police say
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Quad Cities Area first responders will be working together for an active killer threat training at Davenport Central High School. There will be an increased police presence, officials said. However, Davenport Police Department says not to worry. The training will end on Friday, according to officials.
Take pride in Pride Party in Moline
For Pride Month, The Project of the Quad Cities is hosting its fourth-annual Pride Party at Bass Street Landing in downtown Moline on Saturday, June 15, 2024. This event is free to attend (off 17th Street, north of River Drive), with live music from 3-7:30 p.m., and drag performances 8-10:30 p.m. Beverages will be sold by the nearby Pub 1848.
QC Botanical Center to unveil Plant Discovery Bus with private ribbon cutting ceremony
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - The Quad City Botanical Center will host an invite only Plant Discovery Bus ribbon cutting event this week. The one-of-a-kind mobile classroom has been two years in the making. Thursday a 2 p.m., the Quad City Botanical Center will hold their private unveiling of the...
56th annual Geneseo Music Festival set for Father’s Day weekend
GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) -The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 56th Annual Geneseo Music Festival, which will take place June 14-16 at Geneseo’s City Park at 140 West Pearl Street. People of all ages are invited to participate and enjoy live music, a queen pageant, parades,...
Conservation Speaker Series: The Legacy of Dr Anne Innis Dagg as Told by Mary Dagg
COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (June 12, 2024) — Recently, the zoology community lost an icon with the passing of Dr Anne Innis Dagg. Credited as the first person to study wild giraffes as early as 1956, Anne was a pioneer in the study of animal behavior and a powerful force in the work of wildlife conservation.
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