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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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Veterans Day Parade canceled

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Veterans Day Parade set for Wednesday morning in downtown Davenport has been canceled. This is a developing story. KWQC will provide updates on-air and online.

Davenport, IA · 21h
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A bolt, a boom and a close call in Rock Island neighborhood

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) — Wednesday morning’s storms brought hail, wind and heavy rain to much of the QCA, but in one Rock Island neighborhood, lightning was the hazard that got everyone’s attention. A lightning bolt hit a tree in a Rock Island neighborhood off of 26th...

Rock Island, IL · 13h
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Galesburg shifts to monthly winter yard waste pickup

Galesburg will reduce yard waste pickup to once a month in December, January and February, with three designated collection periods scheduled through early 2027. The winter schedule begins Dec. 7-11, according to a community announcement from the city of Galesburg. The remaining collection periods are Jan. 4-8 and Feb. 1-5. Residents should put yard waste out on their regular refuse pickup date during the designated collection period. The city normally collects yard waste each week from March through November on residents' regular refuse collection dates. Yard waste includes leaves, grass, shrub clippings, garden waste, brush and woody material. Residents should place the material in a paper yard waste bag or a trash container designated for yard waste. Tree limbs must be tied with degradable twine and measure less than 5 feet long and no more than 5 inches in diameter. Bundles may weigh no more than 50 pounds. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Galesburg Register-Mail: Galesburg shifts to monthly winter yard waste pickup

Galesburg, IL · 1d

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Kewanee temporarily closing Jackson Street/Route 81 entrance

A news release from the Kewanee Police Department has details about a temporary road closure that’s part of the ongoing Route 81 construction project. The entrance to Jackson Street from Route 81 will be closed to traffic, starting Nov. 11 at 7 a.m. The closure is expected to remain in place through Friday, November 13, […]

Kewanee, IL · 1d

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Not so fast: Council pumps brakes on data center plans

Earlier this year the City Council passed an ordinance regulating data centers in Kewanee. Now that a developer has unveiled a plan to build a data center here, the council wants to make sure it has all the facts before deciding whether to allow the center to be built here.

Kewanee, IL · 2d

KWQC

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Geneseo 10th grader named latest ‘Beyond the Classroom’ honoree

GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) -KWQC-TV6 and Purina have partnered for a monthly feature designed to highlight Quad Cities students on QCL who are making an impact in their communities outside of school. The initiative, called Beyond the Classroom, will recognize students in grades 5 through 12 who are involved in service...

Geneseo, IL · 1d

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Kewanee has money to replace 180 lead water lines, but few are asking for it

Kewanee has received enough grant money to replace lead water-service lines in 180 homes. But the city hasn’t received many applications for the money, the CIty Council learned this week. The grant pays to install lead-free lines to homes. Public Works Director Chris Berry said residents in the homes...

Kewanee, IL · 23h

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Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Annawan on November 26, 2026

Free Thanksgiving Dinner on November 26th in Annawan. The community is invited to come together and celebrate Thanksgiving with a free holiday meal in Annawan on Thursday, November 26th, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Annawan Community Center, located at 314 North State Street in Annawan. The meal...

Annawan, IL · 1d

KWQC

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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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Unionized legal services staff protest planned Illinois layoffs

About two dozen people met Tuesday in downtown Moline to protest actions of Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS), which has proposed to cut 17 employees this Friday, Nov. 13. Union members, including unionized staff of PSLS’s office at 1515 5th Ave., Moline, carried signs, chanted, and encouraged motorists to honk at the intersection of 15th Street and 5th Avenue.

Moline, IL · 1d

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Elmwood Schools Lose Bus Funding Vote as Peoria County Rejects Tax Hike

Elmwood CUSD 322 asked Peoria County voters to let it raise its maximum transportation levy rate from $0.20 to $0.40 per $100 of equalized assessed value, and the answer came back loud and clear: no. More than 68% of voters rejected the measure, leaving the district without the extra bus funding it had hoped to lock in.

Peoria County, IL · 16h

Local 4 WHBF

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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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Peoria County regional superintendent reveals oversight gap in ELITE program as PPS prepares for NOVA Academy

PEORIA (25News Now) - As Peoria Public Schools prepares to replace ELITE Community Outreach’s Game Changer Safe School with its new NOVA Academy, Peoria County’s regional superintendent says confusion over who was responsible for monitoring the program may have allowed compliance issues to go unchecked for years. The...

Peoria County, IL · 1d

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Illinois 2027 health insurance: Enroll by Dec. 15 for Jan. 1 coverage

Rock Island County will have 2027 plans from Ambetter and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. A low monthly premium does not always mean lower costs when you need medical care. Illinois residents who buy their own health insurance can now enroll in or change coverage for 2027 through Get...

Illinois · 1d

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Davenport nurse accused of swapping Oxycodone with allergy pills, officials say

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport nurse is accused of swapping residents pain medication with allergy pills. While working as a nurse at Harmony Davenport, 55-year-old Anne L. Sutherland swapped three residents’ Oxycodone pills for Claritin pills, according to court documents. Court records show Sutherland cut a slit in...

Davenport, IA · 2d

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All The Information You Need For Davenport Veteran's Day Parade

Davenport's Veteran's Parade celebrates those who signed up to sacrifice it all.

Davenport, IA · 1d

Local 4 WHBF

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MLK Jr. Reading Series will explore Davenport incident of injustice in 1943

The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee’s next Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Series will explore the story of Charles and Ann Toney, who were denied service in Davenport in 1943, a news release says. The program will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Clinton Community College Library, 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton. […]

Davenport, IA · 2d

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Festival Of Trees Kicks Off Holiday Season With A Winter Wonderland In Downtown Davenport

The Festival of Trees opens its doors at RiverCenter in downtown Davenport starting November 21st, marking 41 years of holiday magic.

Davenport, IA · 2d

Quad Cities Sports Network

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The Quad Cities Are Getting Decked Out for the Holidays! Here Are The 2026 Downtown Events

Downtown Bettendorf, Davenport, and Rock Island are teaming up for Deck the Downtowns, a holiday celebration kicking off November 18, 2026.

Bettendorf, IA · 22h