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A fire occurred at a rural property in Burlington on December 4th, 2023. The Burlington and West Burlington Fire Departments responded to the incident. The fire was reported at 1:50 AM, with firefighters arriving at the scene by 2:01 AM. The property, a mobile home at 11912 DMC HWY 99 Lot 103, was on fire when they arrived.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A down sub transmission line located outside of Abingdon, Illinois was to blame for a large power outage Sunday evening. Almost 100% of Henderson and Warren Counties where without power, along with portions of Mercer and Knox Counties. According to officials from Ameren, crews had to switch lines, and draw in power from other sources to restore power to those affected.

A girl was born to Ryan Large and Cherokee Southern of Macomb at 3:39 a.m. Nov. 21, 2023. A boy was born to Ethan and Carley Sharpe of Lewistown, Mo., at 12:23 a.m. Nov. 23, 2023. A girl was born to Eric and Kayla Thomas of Quincy at 3:36 a.m....

Carthage, Ill. (KHQA) — A popular display is returning to the Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum to bring a little holiday magic to Carthage, Illinois. A large model train set will be on display at Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum in Carthage on four special dates during December and January. For...

Colchester, Illinois, with its deep roots in the coal mining industry, has left an indelible mark on the historical landscape of American energy production. The discovery of coal in the 1850s brought a wave of immigrants to this town, transforming its demographics and economy. The Colchester Coal Member, a significant part of the Carbondale Formation, underscores the town's pivotal role in Illinois' mining narrative, with sites like Moses King Brick & Tile Works and Argyle Lake State Park standing as monuments of its storied past.

GALESBURG, Ill. — Update, Monday, Nov. 4 at 1:20 p.m.: Ameren's outage map shows power has been restored for most of those affected. News 8 will update this story if more information is made available. Ameren Corporation has reported thousands of power outages across the Illinois side of the...

Discover how Hancock County Board's recent approval of a new ESDA coordinator is set to bring a wealth of experience to the role. Learn about the transition process and what the new coordinator's priorities will be starting December 1st.

Two incidents occurred in Macomb, Illinois this week. The first incident involved a fire at the Macomb National Guard Armory, which was reported due to a burning odor and haze within the building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The second incident pertains to the Macomb Police Department offering incentives to officers to encourage them to stay with the department. This initiative is being funded by a grant and aims to address the issue of turnover within the department.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Monday is $3.242, a week ago the price is $3.250 , according to AAA.

Monmouth-Roseville High School Athletic Director Jeremy Adolphson gave an update on Titan Athletics on the Monday WRAM Morning Show. For the replay, click HERE.

Henderson County, Ill.- The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has released the results of additional enforcement efforts conducted via the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). The STEP grant year runs from Oct. 1, 2023, through Sept. 30, 2024. One Deputy issued 8 citations and made 1...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near burlington.

A fire on Saturday morning, Nov. 25, caused an estimated $150,000 damage to the National Guard Armory, 135 W. Grant St. in Macomb. No one was injured in the fire, which appears to have started in a locked storage room. Firefighters who forced their way into the room found a smoldering fire from electrical charging equipment and stored batteries.

MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Paul Bruns' 19 points helped South Dakota defeat Western Illinois 70-68 on Sunday. Bruns also contributed nine rebounds for the Coyotes (6-3). Bostyn Holt scored 14 points, going 6 of 8 and 2 of 4 from the free throw line. Lahat Thioune had 10 points and shot 5 of 14 from the field. The Leathernecks (3-6) were led in scoring by Ryan Myers, who finished with...

MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is set to host a series of events and activities for "Manage Your Stress Week" from Monday to Wednesday, December 4-6. This long-standing WIU-QC tradition occurs the week before final exams and is a collaborative effort by WIU-QC Student Services, Student Government Association (SGA) and various student organizations. The aim is to provide a range of relaxing and enjoyable activities to support students, faculty and staff in managing stress during this critical period.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Five Central Illinois counties are now considered disaster zones by the U.S. Department of Agriculture because of losses caused by a storm that rolled through the region five months ago. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a disaster declaration for Christain, Hancock, McDonough, Sangamon and Washington Counties on Wednesday. All five counties […]

Discover the potential future of the former Macomb Kmart building as a California-based developer, Carrington Company, enters an agreement with the city. The deal involves a sales tax rebate, dependent on the arrival of a TJX branded retailer, promising economic growth and job creation.

The McDonough District Hospital Foundation continues its outreach efforts to the business community, asking for funding to support the many important initiatives at MDH. The Foundation currently is raising funds in support of a build out of the Emergency Room to accommodate an additional CT scanner, a Training Center and Simulation Lab in support of MDH workforce, and an Outpatient Infusion Therapy Expansion to better accommodate patients with this local service.

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Carthage Public Library District's Board still believes in and is committed to constructing a new one-story library building on the corner of First and Center S...