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The hum that has Kewanee hitting pause

Concerns about a constant, around-the-clock hum from cooling equipment are one reason Kewanee officials are slowing approval of a proposed data center. Before moving the project forward, council members say they want more information about noise levels and other potential impacts. Developers have said the facility will comply with Kewanee’s...

Kewanee, IL · 2d
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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 · 7d
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Repairs Underway on Princeton's Red Covered Bridge After 2023 Strike

Repairs are underway on the Red Covered Bridge north of Princeton, the 163-year-old Bureau County span that has been closed since a truck hit it in 2023. The Illinois Department of Transportation describes a $1.25 million project in two phases and anticipates finishing all of the work by June 2027, according to IDOT. The job is meant to keep the historic structure standing and make the crossing safer for motorists.

Princeton, IL · 2d
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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 · 3d
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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 · 3d

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U.S. 30 Gateway Bridge Inspection Begins November 16

WHITESIDE COUNTY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, work on the U.S. 30 Gateway Bridge over the Mississippi River will begin Monday, November 16th. Work will consist of inspecting the structure. There will be daily lane closures from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with...

Whiteside County, IL · 1d

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Rock Falls Considering Tax Abatement Plan

Rock Falls City Council has taken the first step toward setting the city’s 2026 tax plan. Council members recently approved first readings for two measures: Ordinance 2026-2756, which establishes the city’s 2026 tax levy, and Ordinance 2026-2757, which would abate the 2026 tax tied to paying off $5.3 million in bonds.

Rock Falls, IL · 2d

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East Street Closure and Boil Water Order Begin November 16, 2026

East Street Closure and Boil Order Beginning November 16th. East Street will be closed beginning Monday, November 16th, between Pleasant Street and Willow Street to allow for work in the area. Residents who have driveways located off East Street will still have access to their properties during the closure. In...

Kewanee, IL · 1d

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Galva pays tribute to veterans in two ceremonies

GALVA – Galva High School held the first of two ceremonies honoring the nation’s military during a special Veterans Day recognition program at 10 a.m. in the junior-senior high school gymnasium. Bleachers on both sides of the gym floor were filled with students, teachers, parents and veterans. This...

Galva, IL · 1d

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Utica Brings In Consultant To Help Manage Market On Mill Retail Plaza

The Utica Village Board of Trustees narrowly agreed to hire Connor Cofoid Consulting to assist the village with managing the vendors at the Market on Mill retail plaza. Trustees Deb Krizel and Eric Bara voted against it. According to Village President Dave Stewart, the retail vendors are to be allowed to rent the stalls for two years, and then hopefully move into a brick and mortar facility, with different vendors taking their place. Applications for the twelve retail stalls will be accepted in December for the 2027 year.

North Utica, IL · 1d

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Moline’s 4th Avenue, 27th Street Bridge expected to reopen in December

MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - The City of Moline has good news for drivers!. Moline drivers can expect relief from two construction projects in mid-December, city officials said. According to Moline officials, construction on the Arsenal Bridge Rehabilitation project is taking a pause mid-December. This will allow 4th Ave. to reopen...

Moline, IL · 2d

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Mayoral Candidate Tim Morgan Stays on Ballot

The Sterling Municipal Electoral Board has cleared former Sterling Police Chief Morgan to remain on the ballot for the April 2027 consolidated election. Board members voted unanimously Thursday evening to deny an objection to Morgan’s nominating petition. The challenge focused on the way the petition papers were bound, specifically that they were held together with a paper clip.

Sterling, IL · 1d

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Sorensen impressed with new health clinic at Rock Island High School

Ten days after his re-election to Congress, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Moline) toured the new health clinic at Rock Island High School, on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. In late August, Rock Island High School celebrated the opening of its new School Health Link clinic, marking an important milestone in the Rock Island-Milan School District's commitment to supporting the health and well-being of scholars.

Rock Island, IL · 1d

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Tom’s Take — Six Years Later, Vets’ Families Want Closure — Nov. 15, 2026

In 2020, COVID got inside the La Salle Veterans Home. When it was over, 36 veterans were dead. Their families are still in court. And on Monday they're going to stand outside that home and say they've waited long enough for closure. Tom's Take is sponsored by Kathleen Wayland of...

Lasalle, IL · 9h

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QC Transportation Policy Committee awards over $30 million in grants to local projects

The Quad Cities Transportation Policy Committee awarded $30,621,411 of Surface Transportation Block Grant, Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside, & Carbon Reduction Program Awardsfunds in the Quad Cities, according to a news release. These projects will be implemented in the next five years. The Bi-State Regional Commission is a regional planning agency with voluntary members of local governments […]

Illinois · 1d

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Mendota Council to make decision on city pool Monday

The future of the Mendota City pool may be determined at Monday night's Council meeting. The agenda includes discussion and a decision on the structure built in 1958. At a September meeting, Mayor Dave Boelk said, for a new pool, 15 year bond figures amount to 5 to 7 million dollars. For the owner of a $200,000 house, taxes would increase at least $200 dollars per year.

Mendota, IL · 13h

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IVCC to host flag-raising ceremony for veterans Monday, campus to be closed on Veterans Day

Illinois Valley Community College will honor veterans on Monday, November 9, with a flag-raising ceremony at 8 a.m. Members of Oglesby American Legion Post 237 will lead the ceremony and the public is welcome to attend. The flag-raising will be followed by a short reception in CTC 125, where coffee...

Oglesby, IL · 2d

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Sterling to Kick Off the Holiday Season with Lighted Christmas Parade Before Annual Sights and Sounds Christmas Walk

The City of Sterling is excited to kick off the holiday season by bringing back a favorite holiday tradition, the Lighted Christmas Parade! The parade will be held Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The Lighted Christmas Parade will travel east along West Fourth Street from Fifth Avenue to...

Sterling, IL · 3d

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‘American Pickers' star Frank Fritz's multimillion-dollar estate fight heads to trial

More than two years after "American Pickers" star Frank Fritz's death, squabbles over his estate may finally be coming to an end. A probate trial has been scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 16, in Scott County, Iowa, according to Annette Oberlander Willows, Fritz's close friend and one of the few companions who are named beneficiaries in the will that was contested by Fritz's biological father, Bill.

Scott County, IA · 2d

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Iowa board to host hearing on proposed power plant

Plans to bring a $400 million energy generating facility to farmland in rural Scott County will take center stage again in a few days when the Iowa Utility Commission hosts a public hearing on the issue. That hearing will start at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel ballroom at 111 E. Second St., Davenport.

Scott County, IA · 1d