KWQC 24/7 Weather is our 24 hour weather channel. It's available here at KWQC.com, on Mediacom Channel 247 (in the Quad Cities), over the air on Digital 6.2 or you can call your local cable company...More >>
KWQC 24/7 Weather is our 24 hour weather channel. It's available here at KWQC.com, on Mediacom Channel 247 (in the Quad Cities), over the air on Digital 6.2 or you can call your local cable company to ask for KWQC 24/7 Weather.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:15:24 GMT
Your First Alert Forecast from Theresa Bryant The threat for strong to severe thunderstorms will continue through the overnight hours, covering much of the TV6 viewing area. A TORNADO WATCH will be in
Your First Alert Forecast from Theresa Bryant The threat for strong to severe thunderstorms will continue through the overnight hours, covering much of the TV6 viewing area. A TORNADO WATCH will be inMore >>
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 inMore >>
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 inMore >>
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 anotherMore >>
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 anotherMore >>
Take the accuracy and reliability of the Quad Cities' most trusted weather team with you ever day, everywhere. The QCWeather App from the KWQC-TV6 First Alert Weather Team gives you 24/7 access to liveMore >>
Take the accuracy and reliability of the Quad Cities' most trusted weather team with you ever day, everywhere. The QCWeather App from the KWQC-TV6 First Alert Weather Team gives you 24/7 access to liveMore >>
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 dreamersMore >>
It's Powerball fever as the jackpot grows to a staggering $600 million.More >>
There is a big debate going on right now over pension reform in Illinois. Lawmakers are headed back to Springfield this week for a special session on the issue. According to a report from the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, lawmakers' discussion and possible vote could have huge implications for higher learning.
According to the Governor's study, higher education would loose $60-million for fiscal year 2014 and the number would continue to grow every single year. In 2016, colleges and universities would loose around $175-million and by 2018, $275-million would be cut.
Funding is not the only thing that the Governor's study says will suffer. There will also be implications for MAP grants. Funding for MAP grants has dropped every year starting in fiscal year 2011 from 2.4% to 3.9%. Without pension reform, the study says 26,000 students will not receive MAP grants. Need based scholarships based on merit are also at risk. The study says scholarships funds could be cut by more than $280-million by fiscal year 2018.
In the study, the Governor stresses that all the cuts can be avoided if pension reform is passed. The amount colleges and universities would be expected to take on is $21.3-million in fiscal year 2014, with a gradual increase of .05% annually.
