Friday, May 24 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:54:22 GMT
We're learning more about a fire at 44th Street and 10th avenue in Rock Island. Rock Island police Lt. Steins says police responded to an aggravated battery situation and officers responded to a domesticMore >>
We're learning more about a fire at 44th Street and 10th avenue in Rock Island. Rock Island police Lt. Steins says police responded to an aggravated battery situation and officers responded to a domesticMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:46:07 GMT
QCA drivers are questioning their safety after a serious bridge collapse in Washington. "With that bridge out there, then you start thinking about things like that more," Betty Howell of Moline says. "WhenMore >>
QCA drivers are questioning their safety after a serious bridge collapse in Washington. "With that bridge out there, then you start thinking about things like that more," Betty Howell of Moline says. "WhenMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:23 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:23:36 GMT
From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Erik Maitland:The sunshine of Friday will be replaced by mostly cloudy skies through the holiday weekend and occasional showers and thunderstorms all the way intoTuesday.
From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Erik Maitland:The sunshine of Friday will be replaced by mostly cloudy skies through the holiday weekend and occasional showers and thunderstorms all the way intoTuesday.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...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 >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:27:48 GMT
We're coming up on Memorial Day in the Quad Cities. To look for events that are taking place this weekend, check out our event calendar. Here is a small sampling of events that are taking place on Monday'sMore >>
We're coming up on Memorial Day in the Quad Cities. To look for events that are taking place this weekend, check out our event calendar. Here is a small sampling of events that are taking place on Monday'sMore >>
Illinois health officials are seeing an increase in the number of cases of influenza and that's putting pressure on hospitals.
"The flu strain that is predominately circulating this year is typically more severe, with more hospitalizations and deaths," said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck in a news release.
From October through December, there have been almost 150 people admitted to Intensive Care Units and six flu-related deaths. At this time last year, there were only two ICU hospitalizations and no deaths.
Due to the increase in flu cases, officials say more people are going to hospital emergency departments, which is putting a strain on some institutions that don't have enough room or staff. In most cases, health officials recommend contacting a health professional before going to the emergency room for the flu. They say the majority of people simply need to stay home and let the flu run its course.
It is not too late to be vaccinated. By getting a flu shot, you can also help protect infants, the elderly and those with chronic illness who are at greatest risk for complications, due to the flu.
Watch KWQC's Morgan Ottier get her first ever flu shot, administered live on Quad Cities Today.
