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Melissa Rakestraw said Thursday she always keeps in mind some life advice from her parents."Dad says 'Act like you've got some sense' and Mom always says 'Don't do things you know... New plan forms to keep state facilities open, for now SPRINGFIELD -- Notices have gone out to nearly 200 Tinley Park Mental Health Center employees letting them know that they will... .gif) Journalist speaks of values after husband was killedROCK ISLAND -- Author and award-winning journalist Mariane Pearl said she denied defeat to the militant Islamic fundamentalist group that killed her husband because she moved forward without the... Mr. Thanksgiving announces plans for 41st annual dinner 
Without Bob Vogelbaugh's annual community Thanksgiving dinner, some Quad-Citians would spend the holiday eating alone, or not at all. Fortunately, Mr. Vogelbaugh -- also known as... Verschoore's niece part of firm helping Hope Creek Care Center A Rock Island County Board member says a decision to give a no-bid contract to a firm that employs state Rep. Pat Verschoore's... Illinois' jobless picture improving SPRINGFIELD — One in ten people in Illinois still is out of work, but the latest numbers show the jobless rate in the... Bridge to be dedicated to local Medal of Honor recipient John F. Baker Jr., Congressional Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient, and former Quad-Citian,... New businesses, residences make Milan area 'corridor to watch' 
A stirring of activity in the Rock Island-Milan Parkway area means new businesses and buildings for Milan."We're definitely back on the right track," Milan economic development director... Iowa team taking barbecue competitions by storm 
On a recent dark, drizzly Quad-Cities morning, Fred Klauke's Davenport neighborhood was bright and sunny.Klauke had promised to share the barbecued goodies his neighbors had sniffed... More Metro stories» Regional Genesis earns Communitas Award for Flu-Free Quad Cities initiative Press release submitted by Genesis Health DAVENPORT, Iowa -- March 8, 2010 -- Communitas Awards has recognized... Andover Historical Society will meet March 16 Press release submitted by Libby Hofsas The Andover Historical Society will meet Tuesday, March 16, 2010,... Air quality advisory issued for parts of Iowa WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources advises that it has recorded elevated fine particle... Man dies in mobile home fire in eastern Iowa MORNING SUN, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man died after he was found inside a burning mobile home in the eastern Iowa town...
Life  Ballet dancer links science and artJacob Lyon, a veteran dancer with Ballet Quad Cities, has a deep emotional bond with his wife, Courtney, a former dancer who's now artistic director and choreographer of a new production of... Play reveals human costs of a titanic tragedy 
Playcrafters Barn Theatre's current production, "Titanic Aftermath," is a lot to take in -- literally.A talented, busy cast of 25 portrays 110-plus characters, nearly all... Augie working with Finnish composer on concert 
FLAG: To hear excerpts from "Four Shakespeare Songs" and interviews with the composer and conductor, visit qconline.com/multimedia.It's rare for any performing group to work...  Rhythmic American music served SaturdayThe Quad City Symphony Orchestra brings its intimate Signature Series to the Redstone Room at the River Music Experience (129 Main St., Davenport) Saturday at 8 p.m. It features music of leading... Rare Garden Affair set for Friday The Friends of Vander Veer will host their annual garden-themed auction fundraiser, the Rare Garden Affair, from 6 to 9 p.m.... Sports Let's be Frank, Dexter a good fit at Moline 
The vacant boys' basketball coaching position for the Moline Maroons has the attention of one high-profile coach, one who stands just 41 wins from the coveted 500-win plateau.Not only... Erie's state-bound Rus follows dad's path 
Every day at Erie High School, Paige Rus is reminded of the impact her father made in the sport of track and field for the Cardinals.A three-time state qualifier in the triple jump as...  Sherrard distance duo quite the entertaining pairSHERRARD -- Spending 10 minutes chatting with Sherrard distance runners Robbie Anne Hoye and Skye Corken reveals something about their relationship. Officially listed as teammates, they often act... Cashing in on MC miscues, Tigers roar in five in 2A regional softball opener 
SHERRARD -- After Mercer County scored in the top of the fifth inning in hopes of extending Tuesday's Class 2A regional semifinal softball game, the Sherrard Tigers were having none of that. Black Hawk SS, Rocky grad Keim commits to ISUCalling his next destination "the best fit," Black Hawk sophomore shortstop and 2010 Rock Island graduate Josh Keim gave a verbal commitment to the Illinois State baseball program on Tuesday. Keim... |
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Police & Courts Two of three Moline gunshot victims remain in hospital, conditions unknown Two men remained in OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria today after being shot in the 1200 block of 13th Avenue in Moline about... Probable cause found in felony fraud case against Kewanee man CAMBRIDGE -- There is probable cause to believe Charles Nyert, 47, of Kewanee committed multiple counts of felony fraud, Henry... Three accused of threatening Kewanee man CAMBRIDGE -- Henry County Circuit Judge Charles Stengel on Monday found probable cause to believe a Kewanee man committed... Elections In Iowa, Romney tags Obama for debt 'prairie fire' DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Mitt Romney said Tuesday President Barack Obama's support for increased federal debt has... Ron Paul ends presidential bid LOS ANGELES -- Ron Paul, Mitt Romney's lone remaining rival for the Republican presidential nomination, announced Monday that he... Obama on gay marriage: 'Right thing to do' NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday defended his view that gay couples should have the right to marry,... Women ponder how they became a campaign issue DENVER (AP) — Wanda Ramey stood on the University of Colorado campus, cane in one hand, 'Close The Pay Gap' sign in the other.... New generation challenges some blacks in Congress DALLAS (AP) — For two decades, Texas congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has been an outspoken voice for Democrats. But...  District 72 GOP candidates focus on taxes, budgetFor one candidate, it's "a call to action." For the other, it's an opportunity to provide a better future for his children. Republican candidates Jonathan Wallace and Neil Anderson are competing in the District 72 state representative primary election race for the chance to... Opinion Now is the time for political courage We've heard it so often we should have gotten the point by now. The State of Illinois is horribly broken and they're not doing... Political flip-flops 'evolving' So far, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have packed in more flip-flops than a dorm full of college students heading off on Spring... Mother's Day a reminder of broken immigration system Mother's Day always has been one of my favorite holidays. For my family, it is a time to celebrate and honor motherhood -- my...  Remember moms who lost children in serviceThis Mother's Day, I ask each of you to reflect on the sacrifices of those mothers who have lost a son or daughter, while serving in the Armed Forces. Best known are the Gold Star... We owe everything to our mothers "'Tis the month of our mother, The blessed and beautiful May." I'm not sure how familiar that... More Opinion stories» Jobs & Money First hour of parking at Q-C airport will cost $1 MOLINE -- The first hour of parking at the Quad City International Airport will go from being free to costing $1 beginning in... Subdued Dimon is confronted over $2B trading loss TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The CEO of JPMorgan Chase offered a quick but blunt apology to shareholders Tuesday for a $2 billion... Gasoline drop keeps consumer prices flat in April WASHINGTON _ Consumer prices were unchanged in April as a drop in gasoline offset rising food, apparel and car prices,... Facebook raises IPO price as offering nears NEW YORK (AP) — Already expected to be the largest-ever initial public offering for an Internet company, Facebook is making its... Stocks down Tuesday, Dow near 4-month low NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks declined Tuesday, with the Dow industrials ending near a four-month low, as economic reports failed to... More Jobs & Money stories» Illinois Man gets 47 years in Alton robbery killing EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A southwestern Illinois man has been ordered to spend 47 years in prison in the robbery killing of a... Illinois House shuffles money to aid child care SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers are trying to shuffle money to keep child care services from shutting down across... Suspect groom made odd phone call CHICAGO (AP) — The sister of a bride found stabbed to death in suburban Chicago said her new brother-in-law called a... Tax preparer gets 7.5 years in prison in scheme EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — A tax preparer in southwestern Illinois has been ordered to spend seven and a half years in... Chicago men charged with impersonating cops, stealing cigarettes ELMHURST, Ill. (AP) — Two Chicago men have been charged with impersonating police officers and robbing a suburban Chicago... More Illinois stories» Iowa $12.4 million in block grants to be disbursed in Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Chet Culver has announced 35 communities will receive an estimated $12.4 million in Community... Cedar Rapids to demolish 286 homes CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — The city of Cedar Rapids has announced plans to demolish 286 residential structures that sustained... Iowa group wants cuts in tax credits DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A newly formed coalition of consumer and labor groups is calling on lawmakers to cut more than $50... Authorities look into mobile home death IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in Johnson County say they are investigating a suspicious death at a mobile home park... Iowa man charged with transporting minor for sex CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — A criminal complaint names a 28-year-old man from Fredericksburg, Iowa, for allegedly transporting an... Iowa lawmakers debate efficiency effort DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Senate on Monday began debating a government reorganization measure that Gov. Chet Culver and... More Iowa stories» | ||||||||