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Tap 22 Grill and Bar victim of break-in attempt
According to police reports, Tap 22 Bar and Grill in Silvis was targeted by multiple thieves in a break-in around 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 14. Workers say the suspects were seen on multiple security cameras in the business. Tap 22 opened hours after the break-in attempt. “It’s shocking. This is not going to stop us from opening,” Bree Schultz, a manager at Tap 22, said. “This actually will make us stronger.”
Milan police investigate armed robbery at Walgreens
MILAN, Ill — Editor's note: A previous version of this article said a handgun was shown during the robbery. Police did not specify what kind of gun was used. Milan police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at Walgreens Sunday night. According to Milan Police Chief Christopher...
Fatal Rock Island shooting victim identified
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The Rock Island County coroner has identified the man killed in a Rock Island shooting Saturday afternoon. The victim was identified as 21-year-old Omari Braxton, of Rock Island. 29-year-old Derrick B. Nephew Jr. has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to Braxton's...
Overnight maintenance begins May 19 on I-80 Mississippi River bridge
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The I-80 Mississippi River bridge connecting Scott County in Iowa and Rock Island County in Illinois will undergo overnight maintenance starting Sunday, May 19. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) said work will be done to wash the bridge. Traffic will be reduced to one...
John Deere announces more layoffs
John Deere has announced another round of layoffs. This time at its Moline facility. The company is cutting 34 workers from the Moline Cylinder Works effective the end of May. The facility employs about 280 total workers. A statement from John Deere said the size of its workforce needs to...
Car crashes into Moline business
MOLINE, Ill. — Shortly before 3 a.m. on Friday, May 10, a 911 caller reported that a car crashed into a building located at the 3000 block of the Avenue of the Cities in Moline, according to Moline police officials. Police said the truck was last seen southbound on...
Fundraiser being held Saturday for local pro wrestler battling cancer
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A local professional wrestler has been diagnosed with cancer, the organization that he wrestles for is putting together a benefit for him this weekend. Austin Acree, also known as pro wrestler, Garrote was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on February 1 after an exploratory abdominal surgery found...
Sentencing rescheduled for Granite City man convicted in Illinois deputy’s death
Sentencing for a 24-year-old Granite City man convicted in the death of a Knox County deputy has been rescheduled, court records show. Daylon Richardson now is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 9, according to Henry County Court records. Court records say Richardson appeared May 6 in court after his objection to mandatory natural life in […]
Ascentra gives $60K to boost housing stability
Ascentra Credit Union and the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation have committed a new $60,000 grant, dispersed over three years, for Humility Homes & Services, Inc. (HHSI) to help them achieve housing stability and accessible affordable housing for those in need. “We are honored to be a partner in Humility Homes...
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