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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,More >>
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,More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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 andMore >>
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 andMore >>
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 >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:44 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:44:45 GMT
Your First Alert Forecast from Theresa Bryant Our spell of unsettled weather continues for this afternoon and this evening, with another chance for strong to severe thunderstorms. Hail, gusty winds,
Your First Alert Forecast from Theresa Bryant Our spell of unsettled weather continues for this afternoon and this evening, with another chance for strong to severe thunderstorms. Hail, gusty winds,More >>
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 >>
It's one of many old buildings in our area to face a battle over its fate. But for the former Lincoln School building in Rock Island, it's demolition starting Thursday.
The city bought the 118 year old building in 2007. Now vacant for 30 years and not well-maintained, council this summer decided on demolition. "it would be way too costly to renovate," said Jeff Eder, Community & Economic Development Director for Rock Island.
Still, some groups fought to save it hoping it could be a museum or a community center. There's a facebook page dedicated to the building with old pictures and post cards. George Barajas posted that he didn't want to see it an empty lot but that looks to be what's next for the property.
"We have not discussed what the use of the property is going to be. In all likelihood we'll go through a neighborhood planning process," added Eder. At this point the city doesn't have a plan. Long-term possibilities are making it a park or building something in it's place. The hope is to have something residential or commercial to put the property back on the tax roll.
"We'll also see what the economy does to see what the economy will support. I would expect that to take some time though."
He says housing may be the best use since the surrounding area is mostly residential. It's something a steering committee will look at as part of the central city plan and improvements to that entire neighborhood. "I'm sure the public will be involved in the process as we go forward to determine what is the best use," added Eder.
Demolition is costing the city more than $440,000. Crews start on the Thursday and on Monday are scheduled begin work on the school itself.
