Iowa City may be the next Iowa town to install traffic cameras. The city council voted 4-3 in favor of considering the cameras. The city will now look into possible contracts, but the council will still
A local burglary attempt went all wrong for the accused burglar who found himself on the wrong end of the gun.
Calling it Illinois' rendezvous with reality, Governor Pat Quinn released his proposed budget Wednesday complete with massive closures and cuts including $2.7 billion to Medicaid.
Union workers in Rock Island are getting a pay raise. Three contracts were approved by the board. Each is a 2% raise for 3 years. Unions represent most of the county's 800 employees.
School programs for some kids may be on the chopping block. Administrators with the Rock Island/Milan District need to slash $4.5 million dollars to balance the budget.
Gas prices are high in the Quad cities area, and are expected to go higher.
How would you like to pay 5 cents more for your salty, not-so-healthy snacks? That's what could happen if a proposal is approved that would tax jumk food and cigarettes. It's all in an effort to rein in
With the click of a mouse or a tap on a smart phone, Illinois Lotto players will soon be able to buy tickets to the game's biggest jackpots, including Megamillions and Lotto. Not only would this be a huge
An elderly man is attacked as he walked down a Davenport street. It happened Thursday near a bus stop on Eastern Avenue.
Those dreaming of X Factor stardom can soon give it a whirl as auditions for season two have been announced. Try-outs for FOX's hit singing competition begin Thursday, March 1 online at www.TheXFactorUSA.com. Open
One person is the hospital after a fire breaks out at a Bettendorf Assisted Living Center. Firefighters were called to Spruce Hills Village near the Bettendorf Library just after 12 p.m. Friday.
60,000 people in Illinois are waiting for their delayed tax returns. Department of Revenue spokesperson Sue Hofer says the delay in refunds is due to a delay in Washington.
A former United Township High School teacher and football coach stood before a judge Thursday hoping for a break on the prison sentence he's currently serving.
For those people who want traffic enforcement camera, that may have cause to rejoice.
There was unprecedented security in Muscatine Wednesday for China's Vice President. But the visit itself was dubbed a reunion of old friends.
Bettendorf Park Board is looking at a policy that would limit the displaying of some tattoos and piercings at the city's parks and pools.
A local day care center is now at the center of a drug investigation and at risk of being shut down by the state of Illinois. Police arrested the owner Wednesday afternoon for marijuana possession.
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping is making his way to Muscatine for a special reunion on Wednesday. Back together for the first time since 1985, the community hosted Jinping's first visit to Iowa.
Some Quad City students took time Tuesday to think of others on Valentine's. Julie Bauer's class at John F. Kennedy Catholic School in Davenport, took part in the Jason's Box Packaging Project.
What a better way to show your significant other your love than surprising him or her with a big kiss and a free meal. On Tuesday, the only thing you needed to do was kiss.
A possible gas tax hike is being discussed in the Iowa legislature.
A last minute Valentine's Day rush had Lagomarcino's Chocolate shop and area florists busy into the night.
A fire in an apartment building has left several families homeless.
A fundraiser for the Mississippi Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters was held this past weekend as about 30 softball teams braved the cold for the Snowbirds Softball Tournament event.
A multi-year, multi-county investigation ends with 12 men arrested in connection with what is called a "major drug operation" in Knox County.
Injuries and deaths from falling TVs are more common than you might think. A local expert talks about how you can reduce the risk.
Caterpillar has decided not to expand into Illinois, citing concerns over higher taxes and a challenging business climate.
A jury has ruled the deaths of three Illinois teens accidental, but a Henry County Sheriff is continuing his investigation.
Job openings across one country are on the rise, and one local staffing company says that are working hard to fill open positions.
In Moline, ambulance fees will remain the same, and while this may be good news for the taxpayers, it's bad news for the firefighters.
The Scott County Health Department is looking at ways to save lives in schools. While most public schools districts in the Quad Cities have AEDs (automated external defibrillator), the health department wants more training for staff.
Questions still linger after an investigation into allegations of hazing in the Erie High School wrestling program. But reports of this nature have also surfaced in Iowa.
On Sunday, two different fundraisers served up food and fun. The Mercer County Food Bank served a buffet that included everything from venison and rabbit to snapping turtle and squirrel. The organizer,
Area farmers are being hit by copper thieves, and the damage to their irrigation systems is causing significant hardship.
Amber Hendricks has been singing for as long as she can remember. "Since I could talk," she said. "I love singing." That love is what's carried her through this past wild roller coaster ride of a year.
Energetic kids and community leaders teamed up with the YMCA Wednesday to generate attention and votes of support for Davenport in Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative Blue Zone project.
Volunteers in Moline are still seeking cats that fled the Animal Aid Humane Society fire Monday. So far five cats have returned to the shelter but, four are still missing.
As Iowa lawmakers debate over traffic enforcement cameras a local hospital says they're a contributing factor in the decline of traffic crashes. The debate is over red light and speed cameras.
Some courtrooms in the Quad Cities Illinois area will begin allowing news cameras during hearings and trials. Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, and Whiteside Counties will all be part of the pilot program.
After angering conservatives with his announcement of an Iowa Caucus winner before all of the votes were tallied, Iowa Republican Party Chairman Matt Strawn in stepping down.
Hours after a fire devastated the Animal Aide Humane Society in Moline, searchers have located some of the missing cats, and the search will continue in the morning.
Police have yet to identify a body found near the Rock River Bridge in Silvis Monday afternoon, beyond confirming that it is the body of an adult male.
A popular summer bike ride will be finishing in Clinton this summer. RAGBRAI-- that's the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride across Iowa-- released its stops over the weekend.
Money to help pay for college for returning soldiers in Iowa is back in the budget.
Some Geneseo residents are opposed to a new street widening project, afraid that it will lead to the removal of historic trees and encourage people to drive faster.
Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley was in the Quad City area Thursday to talk about the challenges of getting a college education.
Central Iowa investigators say they are investigating a huge case of animal neglect. 88 dogs found living in filth and confined four to a cage.
After weeks of debate the Davenport City Council is set to vote on the city's budget Wednesday. The proposal cuts jobs and raises taxes, but it would make up for Davenport's four million dollar deficit.
The Viola man considered a person of interest in the murder of his estranged wife Melissa White will spend four years in prison. William Pete White was sentenced Tuesday for driving a riding mower through town while on a revoked license.
Coming on the heels of the State of the Union address President Barack Obama came to Iowa Wednesday to talk about his economic blueprint. Elsewhere, GOP candidates appeared in Florida and Colorado.
Auto experts say 2011 sales numbers are showing some serious gains.
A historic ruling handed down by the Illinois Supreme Court allows cameras in state courtrooms.
With up to $4 million in cuts to Davenport schools, district leaders are set to turn to the community and ask for input on what to cut from their 2013 budget.
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