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Here's where you can drop off medication on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, Ill. — On Saturday, April 27, law enforcement agencies across the country will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Community members are able to drop off any prescription or over-the-counter pills and patches for collection. Vape pens and other e-cigarettes can also be collected after batteries are removed. Liquids, needles, sharps and inhalers cannot be accepted, however.
Touch a Truck next week at Lake Storey in Galesburg
GALESBURG, Ill. (WMBD) — Galesburg’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Touch a Truck community event on Wednesday, May 1 at the Lake Storey Pavilion. The event, which will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m., will feature a plethora of exciting vehicles for kids to see and explore, including fire trucks, police cars, the WQAD Beast weather vehicle, lift trucks, tractors, a race car, and Ms. Mariposa’s butterfly bus.
Galesburg firefighter of the year chosen
The Galesburg Fire Department (GFD) has chosen Captain Matthew Cain as the 2023 Firefighter of the Year. The annual GFD Firefighter of the Year award recognizes significant contributions, achievements, character, and dedication of a firefighter or fire captain, according to a city release Friday. Selection is based on criteria including skills and ability as a firefighter, performance of duties, motivation, teamwork, leadership, and professionalism.
On the market: 5-bedroom Galesburg home built in 1916 has original woodwork
Address: 409 N. Cherry St., Galesburg Description: This five-bedroom, two-bathroom brick home built in 1916 has hardwood floors, original woodwork and beveled windows throughout. Main floor bedroom with adjacent half bath. The wood staircase has unique detail. The third floor has a finished space that could be a private master bedroom (non-conforming). The full basement has an additional sink, toilet and shower. The home has an enclosed porch. The one-car garage has an attached awning. The home...
Have you seen these suspects? Crime Stoppers wants to know!
Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities wants your help catching two fugitives. It’s an Our Quad Cities News exclusive. You can get an elevated reward for information on this week’s cases:. AARON SPICER, 37, 5’7”, 200 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes. Wanted in Rock Island County for two...
Merger plans announced between parent companies of Midwest Bank and Princeville State Bank
PEORIA (25News Now) - The parent company of Princeville State Bank is merging with the owner of Midwest Bank, which has branches in East Peoria and Galesburg. Princeville State Bank’s parent company, Main Street Bancorp, Inc., will become a part of Western Illinois Bancshares, Inc., in an all-stock transaction, according to a news release.
Viola boil order lifted
VIOLA, Ill. (KWQC) - Part of Viola, Illinois, was under a boil order after service was disrupted by maintenance Wednesday. The boil order was listed Thursday. According to the village’s Facebook post, crews faced an unexpected issue with a shut-off valve. The boil order was in effect until the...
Graham Health System continues Galesburg expansion; city to get first south side clinic
Bob Senneff jokes that Graham Health System should be called Seminary Street Health Care. Because with two existing clinics and more on the way, the Canton-based, non-profit provider will soon have a presence along that thoroughfare from the city’s south side to the far north. Senneff, President and CEO...
Flea market, ribbon cutting, bake sale and more: 14 things to do in the Galesburg area
It's the final weekend of April and the Galesburg area is continuing to gear up for the summer. Here are 14 things we found to do this weekend. Live on the Patio: Cherry St. Combo “Chameleon” Album Release Party. What: The Knox College Cherry St. Jazz Combo celebrates...
Get your recipes ready for Aledo’s Rhubarb Fest coming up June 7-8
ALEDO, Ill. (KWQC) -Rhubarb Fest is a whole lot more than delicious pie. It’s two days filled with fun in historic downtown Aledo, awarded the title Rhubarb Capital of Illinois in 2007 by the state’s General Assembly. This unique event is a celebration of all things rhubarb and...
Silvis woman faces more retail theft charges in Rock Island, Scott Counties
A Silvis woman accused of second degree theft in Scott County is facing more charges there, along with similar charges in Rock Island County. Linaya Bennett, 40, was arrested in Scott County on Friday, April 19 on charges of ongoing criminal conduct – unlawful activity, a class B felony. In the complaint filed with the […]
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