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  • Monday, May 20 2013 1:40 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:40:35 GMT
    The Kaaba Shriners are holding a screening clinic for children with orthopaedic conditions this Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The screenings will take place at the Masonic Center, 511
    The Kaaba Shriners are holding a screening clinic for children with orthopaedic conditions this Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The screenings will take place at the Masonic Center, 511

  • Monday, May 20 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:21:09 GMT
    Princeton Illinois police arrested two people in connection with an armed robbery over the weekend. Police say 30-year-old David Jones of Kewanee, Ill., entered Anne's Antiques displayed a handgun and
    Princeton Illinois police arrested two people in connection with an armed robbery over the weekend. Police say 30-year-old David Jones of Kewanee, Ill., entered Anne's Antiques displayed a handgun and

  • Monday, May 20 2013 10:38 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:38:36 GMT
    Camanche Police arrested five people on meth charges over the weekend Arrested were 59-year-old Charles McKenrick, 32-year-old Kimberly Lane, 33-year old Nathan Green and 42-year old David Shamp, junior,
    Camanche Police arrested five people on meth charges over the weekend Arrested were 59-year-old Charles McKenrick, 32-year-old Kimberly Lane, 33-year old Nathan Green and 42-year old David Shamp, junior,

  • May 20, 2013 06:48 AM CDT2013-05-20 13:40:37 GMT
    There are reports of a tornado in Thomson, Illinois, just after 7:45 P.M., on Sunday, May 20th. Most of Northwest Illinois felt strong winds because of the storms.  Chadwick, Illinois is in Carroll County.
    There are reports of a tornado in Thomson, Illinois, just after 7:45 P.M., on Sunday, May 20th. Most of Northwest Illinois felt strong winds because of the storms.  Chadwick, Illinois is in Carroll County.

  • May 18, 2013 06:25 PM CDT2013-05-20 13:40:17 GMT
    Months later, the families of the Sherrard fire victims are still trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild. Dozens are doing their best to help, gathering at the Milan Hy-Vee Saturday and donning purple
    Months later, the families of the Sherrard fire victims are still trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild. Dozens are doing their best to help, gathering at the Milan Hy-Vee Saturday and donning purple

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:24:38 GMT
    It doesn't seem to matter if you ask a man or a woman.  Someone young or old. The issue of legalizing medical marijuana for any purpose seems to push a lot of buttons. The only thing that stands in
    It doesn't seem to matter if you ask a man or a woman.  Someone young or old. The issue of legalizing medical marijuana for any purpose seems to push a lot of buttons. The only thing that stands in

  • Friday, May 17 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:17:16 GMT
    A warning about a new synthetic drug reaching our streets. Like K2, and bath salts before it, this new drug, 2CE can be bought legally. Health officials say 2CE causes someone to hallucinate. Mimicking
    A warning about a new synthetic drug reaching our streets. Like K2, and bath salts before it, this new drug, 2CE can be bought legally. Health officials say 2CE causes someone to hallucinate. Mimicking

  • Friday, May 17 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:52:39 GMT
    It's Powerball fever as the jackpot grows to a staggering $600 million. It's the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery jackpot ever. There are plenty of dreamers
       It's Powerball fever as the jackpot grows to a staggering $600 million.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 9:25 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:25:15 GMT
    Iowa lawmakers are giving farmers extra protection when it comes to liability for educational tours. This comes after a Supreme Court decision in February about a case dating back to 2010 in Fayette
    Iowa lawmakers are giving farmers extra protection when it comes to liability for educational tours.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:10:42 GMT
    Baseball is the national past time and the Clinton LumberKings are in the national spotlight. A new book "Class A: Baseball In The Middle of Everywhere" spotlights the teams 2010 season. "There's such
    Baseball is the national past time and the Clinton LumberKings are in the national spotlight. A new book "Class A: Baseball In The Middle of Everywhere" spotlights the teams 2010 season. "There's such

  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:58:46 GMT
    The Geneseo Police Department is looking for information from anyone who may have witnessed a fake traffic stop. On Thursday, May 16, 2013 at around 5:50 a.m. a dark colored passenger care made a traffic
    The Geneseo Police Department is looking for information from anyone who may have witnessed a fake traffic stop. On Thursday, May 16, 2013 at around 5:50 a.m. a dark colored passenger care made a traffic

  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:22:52 GMT
    While everyone is anxious to get out and enjoy the weather, the Mississippi River is still not cooperating. The river is still above flood stage in the Quad Cities as well as down stream. So what does
    While everyone is anxious to get out and enjoy the weather, the Mississippi River is still not cooperating. The river is still above flood stage in the Quad Cities as well as down stream.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:18:34 GMT
    Area law enforcement are honoring their own killed in the line of duty.        Today, the Honor Guard for the Davenport police department held a memorial remembering those killed while serving the community.
    Area law enforcement are honoring their own killed in the line of duty.        Today, the Honor Guard for the Davenport police department held a memorial remembering those killed while serving the community.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:09:09 GMT
    Governor Pat Quinn asked the federal government to add 16 Illinois counties to a recent federal disaster declaration for 11 counties hit by flooding. The counties in Illinois' 17th District included in
    Governor Pat Quinn asked the federal government to add 16 Illinois counties to a recent federal disaster declaration for 11 counties hit by flooding. The counties in Illinois' 17th District included in

  • Friday, May 17 2013 2:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:43:26 GMT
    The unemployment numbers were just released in Iowa and conditions seem to be looking up. The new numbers show the rate dropped to 4.7 percent in April, down from 4.9 percent in March, and well below
    The unemployment numbers were just released in Iowa and conditions seem to be looking up. The new numbers show the rate dropped to 4.7 percent in April, down from 4.9 percent in March, and well below

  • Friday, May 17 2013 2:23 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:23:07 GMT
    You're eyes aren't seeing things. Gas prices are headed higher in the Quad Cities and other parts of the country. "I spent 50 bucks on 11 and half gallons of gas", laughs Carine Iverson. She had another
    You're eyes aren't seeing things. Gas prices are headed higher in the Quad Cities and other parts of the country. "I spent 50 bucks on 11 and half gallons of gas", laughs Carine Iverson. She had another

  • Friday, May 17 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:10:07 GMT
    Investigators are working to find the cause of a fire that damaged a Davenport home Thursday night, May 16, 2013. Fire crews were called to the house on Brown street around 6:00 p.m. because the roof
    Investigators are working to find the cause of a fire that damaged a Davenport home Thursday night, May 16, 2013. Fire crews were called to the house on Brown street around 6:00 p.m. because the roof

  • Friday, May 17 2013 10:44 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:44:15 GMT
    Here are the top six stories on kwqc.com for the week or May 12, 2013; Military Homecoming Surprise For Graduating Preston HS Senior - The top story this week is a heart warmer about how a surprise visit
    Here are the top six stories on kwqc.com for the week or May 12, 2013; Military Homecoming Surprise For Graduating Preston HS Senior - The top story this week is a heart warmer about how a surprise visit

  • Overnight Abandoned House Fire

    Friday, May 17 2013 8:43 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:43:08 GMT
    Just after 10:45 P.M., May 16th, Davenport fire crews were called to the scene of an abandoned house fire in the 1900 block of Vine Street. Crews say when they arrived on scene, they found the porch fully
    Just after 10:45 P.M., May 16th, Davenport fire crews were called to the scene of an abandoned house fire in the 1900 block of Vine Street. Crews say when they arrived on scene, they found the porch fully

  • May 16, 2013 10:37 PM CDT2013-05-17 12:38:13 GMT
    Changes could be coming to Iowa's hunting and trapping seasons, and the Department of Natural Resources is asking for your input. Take bobcats. You may not have ever seen one in your backyard or local
    Changes could be coming to Iowa's hunting and trapping seasons, and the Department of Natural Resources is asking for your input.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 7:25 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:25:22 GMT
    Selling used baby gear is a great way to get back money for the things your baby has outgrown. "I can see their point, you know they want to make a little money and garage sales are nice," says Keene
    Selling used baby gear is a great way to get back money for the things your baby has outgrown. "I can see their point, you know they want to make a little money and garage sales are nice," says Keene

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:27:27 GMT
    A love of both art and insects is getting one Davenport Central High student national attention.   Senior, Josh Byrne has a portfolio full of sketches of everything from beetles to meal worms. He
    A love of both art and insects is getting one Davenport Central High student national attention.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:21:47 GMT
    Traffic is moving again along I-80 in Henry County. After being closed most of Thursday to clean up a chemical spill from a crashed tanker truck. Toluene was spilled, which is used in plastic and gasoline
    Traffic is moving again along I-80 in Henry County. After being closed most of Thursday to clean up a chemical spill from a crashed tanker truck. Toluene was spilled, which is used in plastic and gasoline

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 10:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:58:37 GMT
    Imagine crossing the country in an electric golf cart at 25 miles an hour. It's what a group of off-duty Coast Guardsmen is doing right now. Crew members are using all their leave to travel from Petaluma,
    Imagine crossing the country in an electric golf cart at 25 miles an hour. It's what a group of off-duty Coast Guardsmen is doing right now.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:07:32 GMT
    "Safety First" extended to a safety fair in East Moline. It was the first annual "Linking Our Villages for Educational Equity" kid's safety fair. The "LOVEE" event was held at the Aldridge Early Learning
    "Safety First" extended to a safety fair in East Moline. It was the first annual "Linking Our Villages for Educational Equity" kid's safety fair. The "LOVEE" event was held at the Aldridge Early Learning

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:19:58 GMT
    The Ramada in Moline shut its doors permanently in April. Now the events scheduled there are in limbo, and many are scrambling to find a replacement. First Colorado National Bank owns the property now.
    The Ramada in Moline shut its doors permanently in April. Now the events scheduled there are in limbo, and many are scrambling to find a replacement. First Colorado National Bank owns the property now.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:14:14 GMT
    An update to a story TV6 has been following since 2011. Sterling doctor Dr. Richard Ng has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 89 counts of tax fraud and illegally prescribing prescription medication.
    An update to a story TV6 has been following since 2011. Sterling doctor Dr. Richard Ng has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 89 counts of tax fraud and illegally prescribing prescription medication.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 7:12 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:12:14 GMT
    Being a firefighter isn't as easy as it looks. "In the first 10 minutes, that's the hardest part of the fire, because you're pulling the hose, you're searching the building, you're on your hands and knees
    Being a firefighter isn't as easy as it looks. "In the first 10 minutes, that's the hardest part of the fire, because you're pulling the hose, you're searching the building, you're on your hands and knees

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:04:52 GMT
    Around 100 people in the Savanna, Ill. area have received fraudulent charges on their credit cards recently. Morgan Ottier reports, tonight at 6:00 on KWQC-TV6.
    Carroll County, Ill is currently the target of credit and debit card fraud. Over the weekend, about 100 people have reported strange charges to their bank accounts.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:50:37 GMT
    UPDATE: Illinois I-80 has been closed in both directions between mile markers 27 and 33. According to witnesses at the scene, the semi-truck was traveling westbound in the left lane, crossed to the right
    UPDATE: Illinois I-80 has been closed in both directions between mile markers 27 and 33. According to witnesses at the scene, the semi-truck was traveling westbound in the left lane, crossed to the right

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:41:29 GMT
    Things are back to normal in Annawan after a full day of traffic backups following a closure on I-80. Although business owners say, the extra traffic didn't help much. Mark Stevens (@MarkStevensTV) has
    Things are back to normal in Annawan after a full day of traffic backups following a closure on I-80. Although business owners say, the extra traffic didn't help much. Mark Stevens (@MarkStevensTV) has

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:05:29 GMT
    A Burlington man has been arrested after exiting a train coming from Chicago. Police were tipped of to a person acting suspicious on a train from Chicago. Keith Nash, 31, of Burlington was arrested on
    A Burlington man has been arrested after exiting a train coming from Chicago. Police were tipped of to a person acting suspicious on a train from Chicago. Keith Nash, 31, of Burlington was arrested on

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 2:05 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:05:56 GMT
    The Dubuque Police Department is warning people about an email phishing scam that's making the rounds. They say they've received complaints concerning a spoofed email sent from someone claiming to be
    The Dubuque Police Department is warning people about an email phishing scam that's making the rounds. They say they've received complaints concerning a spoofed email sent from someone claiming to be

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:53:39 GMT
    With Memorial Day weekend just a little over a week away, the Quad City area is taking a step closer to summer with the reopening of Buffalo Shores Park. On Thursday, May 16, 2013, a small portion of
    With Memorial Day weekend just a little over a week away, the Quad City area is taking a step closer to summer with the reopening of Buffalo Shores Park. On Thursday, May 16, 2013, a small portion of

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 12:21 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:21:34 GMT
    The Maquoketa Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Jackson County are looking for more information about a home invasion that happened on April 25th. Authorities say 63-year old Jerry Edwards was shot
    The Maquoketa Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Jackson County are looking for more information about a home invasion that happened on April 25th. Authorities say 63-year old Jerry Edwards was shot

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 11:57 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:57:32 GMT
    The state of Iowa just broke a record that we can be very thankful for. The state has gone for the longest stretch of time without a reported tornado, 356 straight days. The last time a tornado occurred
    The state of Iowa just broke a record that we can be very thankful for. The state has gone for the longest stretch of time without a reported tornado, 356 straight days. The last time a tornado occurred

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 7:57 AM EDT2013-05-16 11:57:15 GMT
    Moline fire responders were called to the scene of a house fire around 1:00 AM, MAy 16th, in the 3000 block of 40th street.  The man inside woke up to smoke detectors, thought he noticed flames from the
    Moline fire responders were called to the scene of a house fire around 1:00 AM, MAy 16th, in the 3000 block of 40th street.  The man inside woke up to smoke detectors, thought he noticed flames from the

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:52 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:52:50 GMT
    Testing the limit. The National Transportation and Safety Board is now recommending states lower the legal drinking limit from .08 to .05. But how many drinks does it take to get there?       Wednesday
    Testing the limit. The National Transportation and Safety Board is now recommending states lower the legal drinking limit from .08 to .05. But how many drinks does it take to get there?

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:28:49 GMT
    Firefighters, police officers, EMTs and insurance adjusters from across the area spent Wednesday starting fires to learn how flames behave before firefighters put them out. Typically, crews arrive on
    Firefighters, police officers, EMTs and insurance adjusters from across the area spent Wednesday starting fires to learn how flames behave before firefighters put them out.

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:24:05 GMT
    Great River Brewery, located in downtown Davenport, distributes locally made craft beer to seven states. On a typical day, Great River brews 20 barrels. that's more than 40 kegs or 206 cases of 16 oz
    Great River Brewery, located in downtown Davenport, distributes locally made craft beer to seven states. On a typical day, Great River brews 20 barrels. that's more than 40 kegs or 206 cases of 16 oz

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:10:42 GMT
    A new hotel is coming to the Quad Cities. A Bettendorf commission gave its approval to rework the site of the current Homeridge suites at the intersection of I-74 and Middle Road. Allowing the owner
    A new hotel is coming to the Quad Cities. A Bettendorf commission gave its approval to rework the site of the current Homeridge suites at the intersection of I-74 and Middle Road. Allowing the owner

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:47:57 GMT
    Officers busted into a home serving a search warrant and found more than two dozen snakes this week. While none of the snakes were poisonous, ball pythons are banned in Moline because they're constrictors.
    Officers busted into a home serving a search warrant and found more than two dozen snakes this week. While none of the snakes were poisonous, ball pythons are banned in Moline because they're constrictors.

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:36:10 GMT
    They were pulled out of war torn countries - not ready to make a trip to America. But hundreds of refugees are now making new homes in the Quad Cities. Most of them not knowing anything about the English
    They were pulled out of war torn countries - not ready to make a trip to America. But hundreds of refugees are now making new homes in the Quad Cities. Most of them not knowing anything about the English

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:31:40 GMT
    The state of Illinois has the second most insurance claims for dog bites in the U.S. State Farm records show it received 337 claims for dog bites last year in Illinois, paying out $9 million. State Farm,
    The state of Illinois has the second most insurance claims for dog bites in the U.S. State Farm records show it received 337 claims for dog bites last year in Illinois, paying out $9 million.

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:20:51 GMT
    There are new efforts to improve management of the Mississippi River including response to extreme weather situations. Senator Dick Durbin said the Senate just approved legislation that would include
    There are new efforts to improve management of the Mississippi River including response to extreme weather situations. Senator Dick Durbin said the Senate just approved legislation that would include

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:20 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:20:18 GMT
    The Camanche Police Department executed a narcotics search warrant on Friday, May 5, 2013, at 614 13th Place in Camanche, Iowa . According to the police report, Kyle Lee Humlick was arrested for conspiracy
    The Camanche Police Department executed a narcotics search warrant on Friday, May 5, 2013, at 614 13th Place in Camanche, Iowa . According to the police report, Kyle Lee Humlick was arrested for conspiracy

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:03 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:03:03 GMT
    City leaders in Clinton, Iowa agreed to a first approval for a 9.5 percent sewer rate increase Tuesday night, May 14, 2013. The city council previously turned down the increase, but recently, reversed
    City leaders in Clinton, Iowa agreed to a first approval for a 9.5 percent sewer rate increase Tuesday night, May 14, 2013. The city council previously turned down the increase, but recently, reversed

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:14:42 GMT
    By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - A landmark $240 million verdict awarded to 32 mentally disabled Iowa plant workers who were subjected to years of abuse by their handlers will
    By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - A landmark $240 million verdict awarded to 32 mentally disabled Iowa plant workers who were subjected to years of abuse by their handlers will

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:21 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:21:23 GMT
    The iWireless Center in Moline, Ill., has announced the June 7, 2013 Smokey Robinson concert, scheduled for the venue, has been canceled due to a personal scheduling conflict. According to their website,
    The iWireless Center in Moline, Ill., has announced the June 7, 2013 Smokey Robinson concert, scheduled for the venue, has been canceled due to a personal scheduling conflict. According to their website,

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:12 AM EDT2013-05-15 12:12:14 GMT
    Deere & Company announced record sales for the second quarter of 2013. On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, the company reported that net income for the quarter was $1.084 billion, or $2.76 per share, compared
    Deere & Company announced record sales for the second quarter of 2013. On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, the company reported that net income for the quarter was $1.084 billion, or $2.76 per share, compared

  • May 14, 2013 10:08 PM CDT2013-05-15 11:43:33 GMT
    With the warmer weather comes more wildlife spottings, but what if the animal you spot appears sick and not right? Who can you call for help? That answer isn't always clear. Rock Island homeowner Kelly
    With the warmer weather comes more wildlife spottings, but what if the animal you spot appears sick and not right? Who can you call for help? That answer isn't always clear. Rock Island homeowner Kelly

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:23 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:23:47 GMT
    Davenport residents are demanding the city rebuild the Credit Island Lodge. After fire severely damaged the building a few weeks ago. The city faces a tough challenge with the building. Because it's
    Davenport residents are demanding the city rebuild the Credit Island Lodge. After fire severely damaged the building a few weeks ago. The city faces a tough challenge with the building. Because it's

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:49:15 GMT
    A push to get even tougher on drunk driving.  The National Transportation Safety Board is now recommending states lower the blood-alcohol content from 0.08 to 0.05 in an effort to reduce fatal crashes.
    A push to get even tougher on drunk driving.  The National Transportation Safety Board is now recommending states lower the blood-alcohol content from 0.08 to 0.05 in an effort to reduce fatal crashes.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:22:24 GMT
    "What a beautiful day," you say, as you step out and examine your lawn for the first time. But, wait, that big tree that has been in your yard forever, isn't budding like it used to. Time to get it cut
    "What a beautiful day," you say, as you step out and examine your lawn for the first time. But, wait, that big tree that has been in your yard forever, isn't budding like it used to. Time to get it cut

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:16:06 GMT
    Actress Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she underwent a double mastectomy, after genetic testing showed she was at high risk for breast cancer. Local breast cancer survivors are applauding Jolie's
    Actress Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she underwent a double mastectomy, after genetic testing showed she was at high risk for breast cancer. Local breast cancer survivors are applauding Jolie's

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:29:30 GMT
    There were snakes on a plane in a movie, now there's snakes in a house in Moline. The Quad City Metropolitan Enforcement Group executed a search warrant at 2027 18th street B in Moline today at approximately
    There were snakes on a plane in a movie, now there's snakes in a house in Moline. The Quad City Metropolitan Enforcement Group executed a search warrant at 2027 18th street B in Moline today at approximately

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:33:27 GMT
    A little boy is in the hospital after a fire broke out inside a Galesburg home overnight. Firefighters were called to a house in the 800 block of Oak Street just after midnight, Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
    A little boy is in the hospital after a fire broke out inside a Galesburg home overnight. Firefighters were called to a house in the 800 block of Oak Street just after midnight, Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:49 AM EDT2013-05-14 15:49:39 GMT
    City leaders in Moline, Ill., will meet Tuesday night, May 14, 2013, to look at the Department of Transportation's plan to widen John Deere Road. The $47million project will widen John Deere from four
    City leaders in Moline, Ill., will meet Tuesday night, May 14, 2013, to look at the Department of Transportation's plan to widen John Deere Road. The $47million project will widen John Deere from four

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:02 AM EDT2013-05-14 12:02:49 GMT
    A water line break by the Java Java Coffee Shop on Tremont Avenue near River Drive in Davenport has caused the pavement to buckle. KWQC was on scene as crews were shutting the water off to the line. Stay
    A water line break by the Java Java Coffee Shop on Tremont Avenue near River Drive in Davenport has caused the pavement to buckle. KWQC was on scene as crews were shutting the water off to the line. Stay

  • May 13, 2013 10:27 PM CDT2013-05-14 11:38:23 GMT
    The Moline School Board voted in favor of closing Ericsson and Garfield Elementary schools as part of a broader district operational plan approved Monday night. Not surprisingly, many community members
    The Moline School Board voted in favor of closing Ericsson and Garfield Elementary schools as part of a broader district operational plan approved Monday night. Not surprisingly, many community members

  • Monday, May 13 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:46:16 GMT
    Monday marked one school's third bike-athon to help support the Honor Flights of the Quad Cities. These are the students at West Carrol primary in Savanna, Illinois joining in the effort. It all started
    Monday marked one school's third bike-athon to help support the Honor Flights of the Quad Cities. These are the students at West Carrol primary in Savanna, Illinois joining in the effort. It all started

  • Monday, May 13 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:32:48 GMT
    Sinking sidewalks and damaged streets have been going on for years now in one Le Claire neighborhood. Now, city leaders are finding out more about the problem.     Crews did what's called "mud jacking"
    Sinking sidewalks and damaged streets have been going on for years now in one Le Claire neighborhood. Now, city leaders are finding out more about the problem.

  • Monday, May 13 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:15:50 GMT
    The Davenport school board expects to make a decision on its new school boundaries in two weeks. Changing the way students have been able to pick and choose schools in the past to balance out building
    The Davenport school board expects to make a decision on its new school boundaries in two weeks. Changing the way students have been able to pick and choose schools in the past to balance out building

  • Monday, May 13 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:30:49 GMT
    It's a school that has stood for 90 years.  But for the last two - it's sat empty. And on Monday the 13th, Rock Island City Council will vote on the future of the vacant Audubon School. The city sold
    It's a school that has stood for 90 years.  But for the last two - it's sat empty. And on Monday the 13th, Rock Island City Council will vote on the future of the vacant Audubon School. The city sold

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  • Monday, May 20 2013 10:38 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:38:36 GMT
    Camanche Police arrested five people on meth charges over the weekend Arrested were 59-year-old Charles McKenrick, 32-year-old Kimberly Lane, 33-year old Nathan Green and 42-year old David Shamp, junior,
    Camanche Police arrested five people on meth charges over the weekend Arrested were 59-year-old Charles McKenrick, 32-year-old Kimberly Lane, 33-year old Nathan Green and 42-year old David Shamp, junior,

  • May 20, 2013 06:48 AM CDT2013-05-20 13:40:37 GMT
    There are reports of a tornado in Thomson, Illinois, just after 7:45 P.M., on Sunday, May 20th. Most of Northwest Illinois felt strong winds because of the storms.  Chadwick, Illinois is in Carroll County.
    There are reports of a tornado in Thomson, Illinois, just after 7:45 P.M., on Sunday, May 20th. Most of Northwest Illinois felt strong winds because of the storms.  Chadwick, Illinois is in Carroll County.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:21:09 GMT
    Princeton Illinois police arrested two people in connection with an armed robbery over the weekend. Police say 30-year-old David Jones of Kewanee, Ill., entered Anne's Antiques displayed a handgun and
    Princeton Illinois police arrested two people in connection with an armed robbery over the weekend. Police say 30-year-old David Jones of Kewanee, Ill., entered Anne's Antiques displayed a handgun and
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