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The Budget-Friendly Illinois Town Where Retirees Live Comfortably On Social Security Alone

Nobody put Kewanee, Illinois on a billboard, and honestly, that’s exactly why it’s still worth talking about. It’s the kind of town that rewards curiosity, and if you’re an Illinois resident who’s been quietly watching your expenses climb while your patience shrinks, this place deserves your full attention.

Kewanee, IL · 4d
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Biz Buzz: Quilting, alteration shop opens in Maquoketa; new owners acquire Maquoketa thrift store; Dubuque vintage store finds new home

Do you have a story idea or update to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with reporter Thomas Gleason at [email protected] or 563-588-5647. Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-state area. This edition highlights businesses in Maquoketa, Iowa, and Dubuque. A shop offering fabrics for...

Maquoketa, IA · 2d
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THC crackdown leaves Quad Cities retailers facing uncertain future

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Popular THC drinks and over-the-counter gummies could soon disappear from grocery stores, gas stations and bars as new federal and Illinois restrictions take effect. The federal restrictions, set to take effect Dec. 11, will effectively ban the sale of most hemp-derived THC beverages nationwide. Illinois...

East Moline, IL · 1d
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Rock Falls Considering Tax Abatement Plan

Rock Falls City Council has taken the first step toward setting the city’s 2026 tax plan. Council members recently approved first readings for two measures: Ordinance 2026-2756, which establishes the city’s 2026 tax levy, and Ordinance 2026-2757, which would abate the 2026 tax tied to paying off $5.3 million in bonds.

Rock Falls, IL · 8h
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Snowstar gets set for what might be its final season

Snowstar’s ski and snowboard hills won’t open this winter, and the owners of the 28-acre, year-round Andalusia, Illinois, recreation area are looking for someone to take it over. Snowstar’s tubing hill will still open for what could be the facility’s final season, according to a news release made...

Andalusia, IL · 2d

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Rock Island to take ownership of vacant building

The City of Rock Island is taking ownership of a vacant downtown building after months of code compliance issues. Rock Island leaders hope to rehabilitate the property and find new use for it after the city council approved buying 1720 2nd Ave. for $1, plus closing costs. At different times, the building housed Chantilly Lace, […]

Rock Island, IL · 1d

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Episode 74: An Interview With Rex Krohn Jr., John Deere

On this episode of On the Line, a podcast for coaters, finishers and shop owners, PF senior editor Brian Budzynski talks with John Deere (Moline, Illinois) manager of global enterprise facilities services Rex Krohn Jr. Rex’s tenure with Deere stretches back to 2000, when he joined the agriculture OEM multinational...

Moline, IL · 3d

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Virtual fencing tech impresses Illinois lawmaker

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently toured Thoren Farms in Stockton to learn about its conservation work and use of virtual fencing technology. McCombie was joined by Cori Malone of the Illinois Beef Association , according to a community announcement. The tour highlighted how farmers are using conservation measures and new technology to manage livestock. Thoren Farms received the 2026 Illinois Leopold Conservation Award for its commitment to conservation and responsible land stewardship. Greg and Janis Thoren led the tour of their operation and demonstrated the farm’s virtual fencing technology. The system is among the tools the farm uses for modern livestock management, according to the announcement. “Thank you to Greg and Janis Thoren for showing me around their farm and giving me a firsthand look at how they're using innovative virtual fencing technology and sustainable farming practices,” McCombie said. “It was great to see these advancements in action! “A special thank you to Cori Malone from the Illinois Beef Association for joining us!” Jo Daviess County leads Illinois in beef and cattle production, according to the announcement. Illinois Beef Association Vice President Josh St. Peters also discussed developments in the region’s cattle industry. “Thoren’s farm highlights how beef

Illinois · 10h

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Union Pacific 5511 Undergoes Steam Test, on Track to Operate in 2027

The Railroading Heritage of Midwest America (RRHMA) announced Tuesday that Union Pacific 2-10-2 “TTT-6” 5511 successfully passed its first steam test at the former Rock Island shops in Silvis, Ill., last week. Now, the locomotive is expected to operate by summer 2027. RRHMA says this is a significant...

Silvis, IL · 2d

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John Deere Reaffirms Commitment To U.S. Manufacturing, Long-Term Competitiveness

John Deere announced steps designed to strengthen its U.S. manufacturing operations and continue positioning the company for long-term growth. The changes reaffirm Deere’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing by aligning production capacity with regional customer demand and advanced manufacturing capabilities. By concentrating investments in modern, high-use facilities, Deere intends to preserve and expand critical U.S. manufacturing capabilities, enhance competitiveness, support American manufacturing jobs, and maintain its ability to invest through business cycles while continuing to serve customers well into the future.

Moline, IL · 4d

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Heritage Tractor Announces Relocation of Monmouth Store to New Facility in Spring 2027

Heritage Tractor has announced plans to relocate its Monmouth dealership to an upgraded, expanded facility located at 800 Access Road A in Monmouth, IL, opening in the spring of 2027. Less than three miles north of the current store, just off Highway 34, the move represents a significant investment in...

Monmouth, IL · 1d

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Galesburg town hall to cover carbon sequestration pipelines, land rights

Illinois State Senator Mike Halpin and Citizens Against Heartland Greenwashing Projects are hosting a town hall on farmer land rights and carbon sequestration pipelines. The town hall will be held on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Road, suite 101, in Galesburg. Farmers’ land rights and carbon […]

Galesburg, IL · 4d

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New vintage flea market opens in downtown Moline

The place to be in the Quad Cities late afternoon Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 was 5th Ave. Flea, at 1405 5th Ave., Moline, which held its grand opening with a packed crowd in a packed two-story market. Check-out lines to buy merchandise stretched deep into the diverse business nearly out...

Quad Cities, IL · 6d

Local 4 WHBF

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Inner Light Essentials opens store in Moline

A new business opened its doors in Moline. Inner Light Essentials opened on Avenue of the Cities. The shop is a local makers collective, allowing other local businesses to rent shelves in the store. Inner Light Essentials is dedicating space to a few businesses that sell mainly at farmers markets. The store features candles, pottery, […]

Moline, IL · 5d

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Davenport List Prices Climb Against a National Slide

Davenport sellers pushed prices higher even as more homes hit the market, giving buyers a wider selection to explore.

Davenport, IA · 5d

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Illinois Locals Stock Their Freezers at These 10 Old-School Butcher Shops That Beat Supermarket Prices

The first time I walked into a small-town butcher shop in Illinois, I expected a quick stop and walked out with a cooler so full I could barely close the trunk. The meat looked better, the people knew their stuff, and the bundle prices made my usual grocery bill look silly.

Illinois · 5d

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Galesburg town hall to cover carbon sequestration pipelines, land rights

Illinois State Senator Mike Halpin and Citizens Against Heartland Greenwashing Projects are hosting a town hall on farmer land rights and carbon sequestration pipelines. The town hall will be held on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Road, suite 101, in Galesburg. Farmers' land rights and carbon sequestration pipelines are the topics for discussion and are both part of Senate Bill 2842, which is another discussion point.

Galesburg, IL · 4d

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Silvis Roundhouse Project reaches major construction milestone

SILVIS, Ill. (KWQC) - Crews in Silvis have began pouring concrete in the city’s project to restore a historic railroad landmark. Last year, the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America announced plans to reconstruct and install the 135-foot Cicero Turntable from the BNSF Railway in Silvis. The outer ring of...

Silvis, IL · 8d

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John Deere Full Interview

John Deere is shifting small planter production from Moline to Paton, Iowa, with leadership saying local employee impacts will be handled through attrition.

Paton, IA · 7d