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The cold weather has officially settled in throughout Illinois and the Midwest for the rest of the cold months. We've already seen snow on the ground the weather isn't warming up anytime soon. As painful as it is to get in a cold car every morning, you can't make the inside of your car nice and warm if you live on the Illinois side of the Quad Cities. It could get you in some big trouble.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Davenport Police clarified Monday, there will be no charges for the incident. Police said a person brought a loaded gun into Genesis East early Monday morning. TV6 followed up on a tip brought to us by a TV6 viewer. In a phone call, police told TV6...

A Davenport man was booked into the Scott County Jail Friday after police say he struck a motorcycle rider back in October.

Shopping local this holiday season takes on extra meaning this month, as this will be the last one for The Market: A Journey to Joy. The nearly five-year-old collection of local vendors (offering a wide variety of merchandise) will close after Dec. 24, 2023 at the second floor of Spotlight Theatre and Event Center, 1800 7th Ave., Moline.

A company taking over the space of a former ice cream shop in East Moline is hoping to become a hot commodity. The owner of Lobos Salsa wants to use the space to expand in retail, and as Our Quad Cities reporter Michael Frachalla discovered, the business started at home has already shown tremendous growth.

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) -- We are off to a much quieter start today than where we ended last work week. A system will slip by to our south this morning keeping us under cloudy skies today. Highs will reach the mid and upper 30s in most areas this afternoon. The next system will arrive tonight leading to light rain that will change over to snow tomorrow morning. While there are signs of minor accumulations it doesn’t appear to be enough to have an impact on travel. HIghs will be in the 30s and 40s through Wednesday until a warm front lifts into the area bringing 50s back by Thursday and Friday.

Discover more about an early morning mobile home fire in Moline, just north of Flip's Pancake House. Two occupants escaped unharmed, and firefighters extinguished the blaze within 10 minutes. The Fire Marshall is now investigating the cause of the fire.

Davenport Community School District held a special meeting with a public hearing regarding the sale of Buchanan Elementary School as well as a committee of the whole meeting where updates were given on the progress of Sudlow.

A Quad City-area man was arrested early Sunday morning after his alleged intoxicated behavior caught the eye of police. Arrest reports indicate that as an Iowa City Police officer was heading north on Gilbert Street just before 1am, he observed 19-year-old James Toland of Silvis Illinois staggering southbound. The officers stopped his vehicle and attempted contact, but Toland allegedly fled. He ran across railroad tracks east of First Street and fell twice before the officer caught up to him.

The Henry County Sheriffs Office is searching for a wanted fugitive who fled a traffic stop. Authorities say a deputy pulled over vehicle being driven by James Lasenby Friday night on Route 78 south of Annawan. Lasenby had a valid nationwide arrest warrant. The deputy attempted to arrest him, but he sped away, causing minor injuries to the Deputy. The vehicle was pursued as the vehicle exhibited reckless disregard to the public. Officers chased the suspect, who collided with another vehicle near the intersection of Tenney and Division Streets in Kewanee. He drove off before law enforcement arrived.

Scott County election supervisors officially settled the controversy surrounding the election results for one of the Pleasant Valley School Board seats. They declared Jameson Smith the winner of the District 6 seat. A canvass summary a week after election night showed smith won the race over write-in candidate Tracey Rivera by six votes. The Scott County Auditor conducted a recount last week, and records indicated the three delegates assigned the recount determined there was a tie between the two candidates. Residents of the Pleasant Valley school district packed the December 4 Board of Supervisors meeting.

Get the latest on Quad Cities' weather for December 5, 2023. Expect foggy conditions and temperatures in the 30s, with a warm-up on the horizon. Stay tuned for updates on a potential storm system this weekend, with possible heavy snowfall.

In the early hours at Genesis East hospital in Davenport, Iowa, a potentially dangerous situation was averted when an individual was found with a loaded firearm within the medical facility around 1 a.m. The Davenport Police, responding with measured acumen, have decided not to press charges, hinting at a non-criminal explanation such as an accident, though details remain sparse. No arrests have been made, and the case is under active investigation, with more information promised to the public as the inquiry progresses. This incident not only highlights the importance of security in hospital settings but also brings to light the increasing intersection of public safety and mental health concerns in emergency departments (EDs).

QUAD CITIES, Iowa (KWQC) - When dealing with the winter months, there might be a time or two when you begin feeling sick. Genesis Health officials say there are a few illnesses they commonly see this time of year. “Some of the most common illnesses we’re seeing in the winter...

December 04, 2023 // Franchising.com // DAVENPORT, Iowa - People love pizza. People love burgers. For the creative minds at Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream, combining the two just makes sense – especially since they’ve mastered the art of developing extraordinary pizza creations. The big idea...

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) -- Light snow showers or a wintry mix will continue off and on through midday. A few roads may be slick, especially north of highway 30, but with temps getting back to near 40º most snow will melt on contact after sunrise. Warmer temps will arrive for the second half of the week with highs in the 50s on Thursday and Friday. Widespread rain will roll through late Friday night into the day on Saturday and cooler temps will arrive by Sunday with breezy conditions.

QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday!. She was born in 2018, is up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and spayed. Salem has FIV which means she will need to be the only cat in the home or go home with other FIV+ kitties! This pretty girl needs a cat savvy adopter that will help her relax and become more social. Are you the purrfect match for Salem? Come meet her and find out! We can’t wait for Salem to find her furever!

We're enjoying our favorite holiday snacks now and there's a hidden fact about one of them you should know. Every Halloween we debate whether candy corn is good or just mini-traffic cone-sized rubber, every Christmas we typically debate whether we like eggnog or what it even is (both candy corn and eggnog are excellent, don't @ me) because we have our faves this time of the year.

Today host Jim Niedelman looks at some recent developments in Moline. The Moline City Council adopted a new budget. The almost-$145-million spending plan lowers the property tax rate. But taxes could still be higher because of higher property values. The city is also raising utility fees. This comes after ending...

The Last Picture House, a boutique cinema and cocktail lounge in downtown Davenport, will show a brand-new movie Dec. 9 before its national release, as well as arguably the most famous film shot in Iowa. For its grand opening Saturday, Dec. 9, the two-screen theater at 325 E. 2nd St.,...