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Crews respond to early morning fire in Sherrard

SHERRARD, Ill. (KWQC) - Crews are on the scene of a fire in the 1600 block of 300th Street in Sherrard. The call came in around 4 a.m. Crews from Sherrard, Orion, Reynolds and Coal Valley are on the scene. This is a developing story. KWQC will provide updates on-air...

Sherrard, IL · 1d

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Rock Island High School principal suspended for 5 days without pay

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Rock Island School District officials suspended a principal without pay Tuesday evening. School leaders suspended Dr. Patricia Ulrich, principal of Rock Island High School, as a disciplinary measure, officials told KWQC. The board temporarily suspended a policy to act on the unpaid suspension. Officials did...

Rock Island, IL · 16h

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Moline riverfront restaurant announces opening day

MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - A longtime riverfront restaurant is opening under new owners in Moline. Stumphy’s Captain’s Table will open at 11 a.m. on Nov. 17, according to a Facebook post. Officials said the menu will be posted on Wednesday. “We can’t wait to provide excellent service, along...

Moline, IL · 19h

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Abilities Plus Honors Community Champions at 2026 Annual Awards Banquet

Abilities Plus Celebrates Another Successful Year at Annual Awards Dinner. Approximately 160 supporters of Abilities Plus gathered on October 28th at the Annawan Banquet Center for the organization’s annual awards dinner, celebrating another successful year of serving individuals with delays and disabilities throughout Henry and Stark Counties. The evening recognized individuals, businesses, organizations, and volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and support for the agency and its mission.

Stark County, IL · 2d

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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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Flip’s Pancake House to open new restaurant in old Rudy’s location

A recently-closed Quad-City restaurant will find new life as a different eatery. Flip’s Pancake House announced on social media that it has purchased the building that housed Rudy’s Tacos on 18th Ave. in Rock Island. Rock Island, you’ve shown us so much love and support that we’re excited to bring something NEW to the community! […]

Rock Island, IL · 1d

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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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Galva Police Arrest and Citation Report for November 1 through 8, 2026

Officer was dispatched to the 400 block of SE 7 th Ave for a 2 vehicle accident involving a delivery driver striking a parked car. A crash report was completed. Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of SW 4 th Street for a 9-1-1 hang up complaint. It was determined to be a mis dial.

Galva, IL · 1d

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Rock Island crash sends 1 to hospital

Rock Island Police and Fire Departments were called to the intersection of 5th Avenue and 24th Street, near the BP station, on Nov. 11 between 8 – 8:30 a.m. for a report of a vehicle crash. A statement from Tim Muehler, Rock Island deputy chief of police, said the crash involved three vehicles. One person […]

Rock Island, IL · 16h

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Firefighter falls through floor while fighting fire at Moline home

MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - A Moline firefighter fell through the floor while fighting a fire on Tuesday in the 3500 block of 12th Ave. According to the Moline Fire Department, they were alerted of a house fire at 12:13 p.m. When firefighters arrived on scene, they saw smoke and flames...

Moline, IL · 1d

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Rockridge Softball Coach Quits After Student Reports Inappropriate Contact in Rock Island

A Rockridge High School volunteer assistant softball coach has resigned after a student reported an alleged off-campus incident involving inappropriate physical contact. The district says the coach was off duty at the time and that the matter has since been turned over to child welfare officials and local police. According...

Taylor Ridge, IL · 20h

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Car on roof after Rock Island crash

Our Quad Cities News is on the scene of a crash on 14th Avenue and 38th Street in Rock Island that left one vehicle on its roof. The west side of 14th Avenue is closed at 38th Street while Rock Island Police investigate. There is no word on the condition of the drivers at this […]

Rock Island, 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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REVIEW: The Minutes at the Black Box Theatre in Moline

As the 2026 Quad Cities theatre season begins to wind down, once again The Black Box Theatre in Moline presents a QCA premier of The Minutes by Tracy Letts, who also authored the Tony Award winning August: Osage County. The Minutes has also garnered multiple award nominations but lost out by what I can only assume was a very narrow margin. This script is relatively new, making its debut at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre in 2017 before moving to the James Earl Jones Theatre in New York City in 2020.

Moline, IL · 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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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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Illinois Licensed Beverage Association donation to help pets in need in the QCA

The holiday season is a time for giving, and the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association is making the rounds to support small businesses and community initiatives across the state. The organization donated $2,000 to Rescued, a high-end resale boutique in Silvis. The store’s profits help pets in need by supporting animal clinics, shelters and rescue groups. […]

Illinois · 1d

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Augustana football takes down North Park University, falls short to No. 1 Wheaton College

Coming off a strong win against North Park University, the Augustana football team welcomed No. 1 Wheaton College to Lindberg Stadium, a close contest that resulted in a 26-13 loss. A large reason for their victory against North Park was the consistency of the offensive line. That consistency helped senior...

Rock Island, IL · 2d

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Iowa-Illinois Weather Alert: Quad Cities 55° to 25° Nov 11-15

A 30-Degree Temperature Contrast Brings Freezing Mornings to Eastern Iowa and Northwestern Illinois

Quad Cities, IL · 1d

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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 · 1d