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Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
	Dense Fog Advisory around the Quad Cities for Sunday night After some beautiful sunshine Sunday, we're looking at some clouds and fog Sunday night and Monday morning. Right now there's a Dense Fog Advisory scheduled for counties just West of the Quad Cities.
	Escaped murderer fights extradition to Illinois Johnell Smith, 18, was arrested on Friday after he escaped from a Chicago program and was on the run for nine days.
	Slender Man case convict missing from group home after removing monitoring bracelet Officers are searching for a woman who cut off her Department of Corrections monitoring bracelet and left a group home Saturday night.
	Knox County man faces charge of making terrorist threat A 58-year-old Yates City, Ill., man faces charges after a report of a suspect threatening to use an explosive device, according to a news release from the Knox County Sheriff's Office. Late Saturday, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Galesburg Police Department, the Peoria Police Department Bomb Squad, the Yates City Police [...]
	Knox County man arrested on terrorism threat charge Deputies said there is no active threat to the public, at this time.
	Meet furry friends at QCAWC Holiday Open House The Quad City Animal Welfare Center (QCAWC) invites you to its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 6th, from Noon to 4:00 PM at our Adoption & Education Center. This festive event is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit while supporting a great cause! Join for a day full of holiday [...]
	G20 summit closes in South Africa after U.S. absence The G20 closed in Johannesburg without a ceremonial hand over to the U.S., its next chair, after Washington boycotted the summit.
	Dogs and their people walk for the holidays On Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 1 p.m., the Bettendorf Dog Park Alliance and Bettendorf TrailsCommittee, partners of the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department and endorsed by the Cityof Bettendorf, are hosting their Holiday Dog Walk at Crow Creek Dog Park. This free event includes a 3-mile route. Participants can turn around at any time [...]
	Enjoy the holidays in LeClaire The holiday season is here and there’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than local holiday events. The 41st Annual Christmas in LeClaire is a three-day event full of bake sales, cookie sale, crafts, silent auction, Santas from around the World, a fun run, music, many photo ops with Santa, great shopping [...]
	Enjoy Christmas Star tradition in Bettendorf The Donald A Schaefer Planetarium will be showing its annual Christmas Star programbeginning Wednesday, December 10. The show will run every night through TuesdayDecember 16. All shows will start at 7:00 p.m. Arrive early for holiday music and light show starting at 6:30. The Christmas Star is a tradition at BHS dating back to 1974. [...]
	Moline Sergeant graduates from public safety program The Moline Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation of SergeantJoseph Kluever from the School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC). It is an academically rigorous full-time, 10-week management program for public safety professionals. Sergeant Kluever successfully completed program as a member of SPSC Class #618, which was held in Gurnee, IL, from [...]
	Clinton citizens working on the future of Bethel AME church Clinton residents are working to salvage stained glass and historic pieces from Bethel church before its scheduled demolition, hoping to preserve the site’s legacy.
	President Trump & former adviser Michael Flynn want millions each from federal government President Donald Trump and his former National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn, want a lot of your taxpayer money to go into their pockets. Bloomberg reports the Department of Justice is in settlement talks with Michael Flynn for $50 million. Flynn claims the investigation by former FBI Director Robert Mueller into him was a wrongful prosecution. [...]
	Iowa & Illinois taking different approaches to cutting property taxes Property tax reform gets attention in Iowa and Illinois. However, the two states will take different approaches. Host Jim Niedelman gets into that with former Rock Island County Republican Party Chair Bill Bloom and Democratic Political Consultant Kevin Perkins. "They've put a three percent cap on how much home appreciation can be taxable," Bloom said. [...]
	Those clucking egg prices as of 11/21/25 Here's this week's egg price update. This is the USDA’s average price per dozen when delivered to the warehouse on Jan. 20, 2025, compared to where prices are now. Local 4 News, your local election headquarters, is proud to present 4 The Record, a weekly news and public affairs program focused on the issues important to [...]
	Rock Island trying to strike balance between social services & economic growth Rock Island's city government is taking a new approach to social services. An ordinance adopted last month puts new regulations on organizations like homeless shelters and food pantries. They must pay a $500 annual licensing fee, for example. Managers of those organizations oppose a lot of the new rules. City council will now consider a [...]
	Clinton community works to preserve historic Bethel Church After plans to restore Bethel Church fell through, Clinton residents are raising funds to salvage its history before demolition.
	Festival of Trees launches holiday season in Davenport Davenport’s 40th Festival of Trees opened Nov. 22 at the RiverCenter, with more than 150 holiday displays raising vital funds to support Quad City Arts.
	50 schoolchildren escape captivity in Nigeria, more than 200 still held Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria's Niger state have escaped and are now with their families.
	I-80 in Iowa #1 most dangerous road in the US for winter holiday travel, analysis finds Thanks to messy weather, extended darkness and an annual surge of travelers, driving can be dangerous around the holidays – but some sections of highway are especially perilous, according to a new report.
	That Dam Shopping Trip back for 2025 That Dam Shopping Trip is back for 2025, bringing shoppers a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday season while supporting local businesses. The two-day event takes place Friday, Nov. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and features small businesses spanning downtown Rock Island and Davenport — both [...]
	Israel says it targeted Hezbollah militant in its first attack in Beirut in months An Israeli airstrike has struck Beirut for the first time since June.
	Israel says it killed a senior Hezbollah official in first strike on Beirut in months An Israeli airstrike has struck Beirut for the first time since June.
	Davenport man sentenced to 30 years in prison in sexual abuse case A Davenport man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a girl for more than three years.
	Clinton's Symphony of Lights display continues for the 30th year The Symphony of Lights at Eagle Point Park, Clinton, marks its 30th anniversary, shining brighter than ever and honoring a legacy that began in 1996, a news release says. For three decades, this volunteer-driven celebration has grown into one of the region’s most beloved winter attractions, drawing thousands each year to Clinton to experience the [...]
	Moline rings in the holidays with the Lighting on the Commons Moline welcomed the holidays in a bright way by lighting up the John Deere Commons by the Vibrant Arena at the Mark. Attendees got to meet Santa Claus and enjoyed horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, kids' crafts, cookies and hot cocoa area and fireworks. The tree is adorned with more than 30,000 lights, and the [...]
	MercyOne Genesis Aledo earns award from Chartis Center for Rural Health The Performance Leadership Awards honor top-quartile performance among rural hospitals in quality, outcomes, and patient perspective.
	Quad-Cities business news: UnityPoint Health does first leadless pacemaker procedure in QC; GreenState Credit Union recognized by Money UnityPoint Health performed the first leadless pacemaker procedure in the Quad-Cities; GreenState Credit Union was recognized by Money and more in this week's Biz Bytes.
	Cost for Scott County to house inmates elsewhere continues to increase The cost for Scott County to house inmates in other jails continues to increase, with first-quarter costs amounting to more than one-third of the amount budgeted for fiscal year 2026.
	Davenport interim city administrator says he's 'very impressed' with staff in first few weeks Tim Gleason also applied to be Davenport's permanent city administrator, ahead of a deadline which passed last week.
	MARK-TO-MARKET: Retail’s Super Bowl: The battle for the holiday dollar For the retail industry, the holiday shopping season is the true granddaddy of all holiday seasons.
	BBB Scam Alert: Shop like a pro and make the most of this holiday season Deloitte projects an increase of 2.9% to 3.4% and sales up to $1.62 trillion in its annual holiday retail forecast. Like every year, rising costs are still a factor. Inflation has eased, but prices remain higher than many shoppers would…
	WIU enrollment faces another declining year; Quad-Cities campus sees a significant drop Western Illinois University saw a decline in overall enrollment and had the worst first to second year retention rate among Illinois public universities.
	Gather 'round the table — it's time for a 'Family Feast!' Big Ma dashes off commands, pots clang, aunts and uncles shoot the breeze, little ones beg to lick the bowl, ham and candied yam. Family Feast! is about food, family and love.
	The Heartland This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.The Fountain of Youth and the Seven Cities of Gold turned out to be harder to locate in the American landscape than…
	In DR Congo, exhibit reveals nostalgia for former dictator Mobutu Nostalgia is rising in Congo for Mobutu Sese Seko — the kleptocratic strongman as a new museum exhibit glorifying him draws crowds in Kinshasa.
	Women experience hair loss too. Here's what can help Getting a diagnosis is key since there are different causes for the problem calling for different treatments. Here's what to know and how to find support if you are living with hair loss.
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
	Festival of Trees Holiday Parade brings holiday cheer to Davenport Thousands turned out to take in the largest helium balloon parade in the Midwest as traveled through downtown Davenport. The Festival of Trees Holiday Parade is hosted by Quad City Arts. This year's overall theme was tinsel and tradition, and parade judges voted on the best theme from each float and holiday cheer. This is [...]
	Festival of Trees 2025 kicks off in Davenport The last day to check out the trees is on Sunday, Nov. 30.
	Festival of Trees kicks off in downtown Davenport The Christmas celebration at the River Center offers families a space to see Santa, play Christmas games, write letters to send to the North Pole, and view designer Christmas displays and trees for the next 10 days.
	China buys 1 million tons of soybeans, but farmers say prices still unprofitable China purchased nearly 1 million tons of U.S. soybeans in its largest deal since January, but Iowa farmers say commodity prices remain below profitable levels despite modest recent gains.
	Two seriously injured in two vehicle accident, police say Two people were seriously injured in a two vehicle accident Saturday morning in Galesburg.
	2 injured drivers life-flighted after two-car crash in Galesburg Two drivers were life-flighted to a hospital with severe injuries after a two-car crash shortly after 9:15 a.m. Saturday, according to a news release from Galesburg Police. Galesburg Police responded to the 1300 block of South Lake Storey Road for the crash. The drivers were the sole occupants of the vehicles. A Galesburg Fire Department [...]
	Davenport Noon Optimist Club selling Christmas trees for the holiday season Money raised from the sales will go to kids in the local community.
	Scott County Regional Authority awards $1.4 million in fall 2025 grants The Scott County Regional Authority awarded more than $1.4 million in fall grants, supporting 49 projects and pushing total giving past $104 million.
	Kraft Heinz announces $48 million modernization project at Muscatine plant Kraft Heinz will invest $48 million to modernize its Muscatine plant, securing 400 jobs at the company’s oldest operating facility in the U.S., city officials said.
	Henry County Sheriff's Department investigating fatal shooting The shooting took place in rural Cambridge at about 6 p.m. on Friday.
	Grande Dame: “Wicked: For Good,” “Rental Family,” and “Train Dreams” The only real reason to see this musical continuation is Ariana Grande, who deepens her portrayal of Glinda (née Galinda) to such a degree that both the character and the performer feel remarkably fresh, almost as though we're meeting them for the first time.
	Two drivers life-flighted after crash on S. Lake Storey Road in Galesburg Two people were seriously injured and life-flighted to OSF St. Francis after a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning on S. Lake Storey Road in Galesburg.
	1 killed, 1 injured in rural Cambridge shooting Cambridge shooting A man is dead and a woman is injured after a shooting in unincorporated Cambridge. Deputies say the incident appears isolated and remains under investigation.
	Escapee Johnell Smith refuses to waive extradition to Illinois after being caught in Davenport Convicted murderer Johnell Smith III was arrested Friday in Davenport after escaping from the custody of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice on Nov. 12.
	Bettendorf’s Landing Ice Rink to open for second season on Dec. 5 The Landing Ice Rink in Bettendorf opens for its second season Dec. 5, offering special events, new programs and expanded amenities for families this winter.
	U.N. climate talks end without agreement on phasing out fossil fuels Dozens of countries had called for a clear "roadmap" to transition away from the use of coal, oil and natural gas. The U.S. did not participate in the negotiations.
	1 dead, 1 injured after being found with apparent gunshot wounds 1 person is dead and another is injured after the two were found with gunshot wounds Friday evening.
	Five people shot near downtown Chicago Friday night Police are investigating after five people were shot near State Street in downtown Chicago late Friday.
	Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department launches 2nd annual holiday toy drive The Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its 2nd annual toy drive, collecting gifts and donations to support North Scott families this holiday season
	Galesburg Police: Drivers sustain severe injuries On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 9:17 a.m, the Galesburg Police Department responded to South Lake Storey Road in reference to a two-vehicle accident involving injuries, a press release says. It was determined that the drivers were the sole occupants in both vehicles. One of the drivers was extricated from their vehicle by the Galesburg [...]
	Quad Cities girls basketball highlights: Friday, Nov. 21 We've got highlights from Orion, Rockridge and more!
	More than 300 children were abducted in an attack on a Catholic school in Nigeria A total of 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted by gunmen during an attack on St. Mary's School, a Catholic institution in north-central Nigeria's Niger state, the Christian Association of Nigeria said.
	QC parents say adoption completed their families Some parents in Rock Island say their families were completed, as eight kids were officially adopted. With more than 16,000 kids currently in the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) as of last month, Our Quad Cities News reporter Riley Hemmer reports there's still a need for foster families. For [...]
	Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested for allegedly plotting escape ahead of prison term Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the arrest of Jair Bolsonaro, with a judge claiming the former president was intent on escaping as he was set to begin his prison sentence for leading a coup attempt.
	Parking restrictions in effect for Festival of Trees parade Parking restrictions will be in effect Saturday morning in downtown Davenport as the Festival of Trees parade brings the Midwest’s largest helium balloon parade to the area.
	Opinion: Jamal Khashoggi's words live forever Jamal Khashoggi came from a prominent Saudi family but fled his country in June, 2017, after he'd become increasingly critical of his government. The Saudi journalist was murdered in 2018.
	Rock Island County Board apprvoes $98 million balanced budget The budget includes another reduction in the county's property tax levy rate, the fourth since fiscal year 2022.
	Memories of Muscatine: First Reunion of the 35th Regt., Iowa Vol. Infantry invitation This week for Memories of Muscatine: An invitation to the First Reunion of the 35th Regt., Iowa Vol. Infantry.
	Killkenny's Pub hosts toy drive challenge between Augustana and St. Ambrose The Davenport bar is accepting donations of new toys for Team Augustana or Team St. Ambrose. The donated toys will go to Quad-Cities nonprofits.
	Memories of Muscatine: Pearl Lanes This week for Memories of Muscatine: Pearl Lanes on Grandview Avenue.
	A philanthropist left $1 million for a fountain in Davenport. But no one could agree where James Victor wanted part of his estate to fund a fountain in Davenport. When a physical fountain didn't pan out, his estate turned to a digital waterfall in the Figge.
	The Rock Island Arsenal Tinker Toy This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Once upon a time, energy was fun to watch. Steam engines, water wheels, windmills, steamboat paddles, and the…
	Meet the peace activist who persuaded France's Macron to recognize a Palestinian state Israeli-French peace activist Ofer Bronchtein helped shape President Emmanuel Macron's plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations this year. Here's how he did it.
	How Marjorie Taylor Greene went from a top Trump ally to choosing to resign Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was one of President Trump's most outspoken supporters. But she is planning to leave office following a growing rift with the president.
	Trump says he's terminating legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota President Donald Trump said Friday night that he's "immediately" terminating temporary legal protections for Somali migrants living in Minnesota. The state has the nation's largest Somali community.
Friday, November 21st, 2025
	Amboy wins third straight State Championship Amboy wins their third straight State Championship after defeating Polo 30-20.
	Self Help Superstars - Special Olympics basketball team making an impact Self Help Enterprises is a non-profit organization that promotes services for people with disabilities. They’ve created a Special Olympics basketball team, the Self Help Superstars.
	‘There was a little evidence of some movement,’ Muscatine city officials continue to monitor evacuated buildings Two buildings remain closed after evacuations two weeks ago.
	Rock Island County Courthouse creates forever families during National Adoption Day celebration Children in foster care have finalized their adoptions.
	Quad Cities Botanical Center turns on winter lights for the holidays Over 315,000 glowing lights are spread across five acres of garden grounds.
	Female crash test dummy designed to help make cars safer for women Existing female dummies are just smaller versions of male models.
	Burlington schools advance plan changing from trimesters to semesters The decision will be finalized on Dec. 1.
	It Takes a Village closing Muscatine shelter, transitioning to foster-only model All of the shelter's all of their adoptable cats and dogs need to get to foster or forever homes by Dec. 1.
	It Takes a Village closing Muscatine shelter, transitioning to foster-only model All of the shelter's all of their adoptable cats and dogs need to get to foster or forever homes by Dec. 1.
	Eldridge woman given probation after thefts from father An Eldridge woman was ordered to serve five years of probation after police say she stole thousands from her father. Cassandra Crafton, 34, appeared Friday in Scott County Court with her attorney, John Moeller. Earlier, she withdrew a not-guilty plea and pleaded guilty to financial exploitation of an older individual - first offense, and first-degree [...]
	Remodeled Gas Spot opens on Rockingham Road, Davenport InConvenience Inc. has announced the completion of its first Gas Spot remodel in Davenport at 3129 Rockingham Road, Davenport, a news release says. The location has been remodeled to feature a modern exterior with a wood-paneled architectural focal point behind a new exterior sign, fresh paint inside and out, playful interior signage, updated casework and [...]
	Martin Luther King Center aims to feed thousands in weekend Thanksgiving meal give away Staff and volunteers at the Martin Luther King Center in Rock Island are handing out meals for a Thanksgiving feast this weekend.
	Rock Falls fire chiefs found liable in captain’s 2021 death A Whiteside County jury awarded $31.5 million to the widow and two young daughters of the late Sterling Fire Captain Garrett Ramos. Here's what they found.
	Study finds economic impact of 2024 Iowa State Fair, fairgrounds' year-round activities reached $629M Included in its impact were 81,400 hotel room nights generated, 4,880 ongoing jobs sustained, $211.9 million in wages created and $17 million in state fiscal impact.
	Heavy law enforcement presence at scene in Henry County A heavy law enforcement presence was at a rural home in the 10000 block of Cambridge on Friday night. Shortly before 7 p.m., Our Quad Cities News crew saw at least five Henry County cars at the scene west of Cambridge and east of Andover. Shortly after 7 p.m., most of the emergency responders were [...]
	Fareway set to open new store in Coal Valley For nearly 15 years, the village of Coal Valley and surrounding townships have had to drive to Moline to get their weeks' worth of groceries. Friday marked the beginning of construction on a brand-new grocery store right in the middle of Coal Valley. The new Fareway store will cutdown village residents' drives by about 15 [...]
	315,000 lights and 3+ miles of extension cords - Winter Lights is officially open at Quad City Botanical Center! It's the 9th year for Winter Lights at Quad City Botanical Center! And as of 6 p.m. Friday the extravaganza is officially underway for 2025! This is the largest fundraiser of the year for QCBC. For more info about Winter Lights (2025 version) check out this interview: Here's a walking tour video of Winter Lights [...]
	Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas' 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.
	Parents and ACLU react to Moline High School bathroom door removal Moline High School’s decision to remove bathroom doors to deter vaping has prompted a wave of community reaction — including a fast-growing petition and new question
	After break with Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene will resign Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, an "America First" conservative who has clashed with President Trump and her party, said Friday she would resign from Congress Jan. 5, 2026.
	Husband of Quad-Cities reality star faces 2 more drug charges Keith Michael Collier, the husband of “Love After Lockup” star Latisha Collier, faces two more drug charges after police said he sold K2 to a confidential source in October.
	Quad Cities Botanical Center turns on winter lights Over 315,000 glowing lights are spread across five acres of garden grounds.
	Family of motorcycle crash victim speaks out, seeks help finding suspect “You met Sam, you love Sam. To know Sam was to love Sam. Everybody loved Sam," said Samantha's mother.
	Husband of Davenport reality star faces 2 more drug charges Keith Michael Collier, the husband of “Love After Lockup” star Latisha Collier, faces two more drug charges after police said he sold K2 to a confidential source in October.
	Bettendorf The Landing Ice Rink opening date and hours The City of Bettendorf will be opening The Landing Ice Rink (2255 Middle Road) for its second season on Friday, December 5th with weather permitting. Admission for adults will be $5 for youth and adults with Ice Skate Rentals costing $3. Hours of operation will include: Before and After Holiday BreakMonday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: 5-9 p.m.Thursday: [...]
	ACLU of Illinois speaks about removal of bathroom doors at Moline High School School officials said the decision was made due to concerns about vaping among students.
	Toiletries 4 Teens seeks donations ahead of Dec. 21 giveaway Over the last 5 years, Toiletries 4 Teens has helped hundreds of local kids with their Christmas giveaways. Here's how you can help and/or attend the giveaway.
	Lee Enterprises announces CFO will leave company in early 2026 to become church pastor Tim Millage's resignation is effective Feb. 28, 2026.

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