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Metro Interaction between Congressman, Annawan grad caught on YouTube video 
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 District's 'Company' is like a homecoming for its star 
Bryan Tank is just 30, but he's already acted in more than 60 plays and musicals. When he stars in Stephen Sondheim's "Company," opening Friday at The District Theatre, he will cross...Former Bootlegger has ball with 'Bingo' 
Sometimes the acting biz can be a real "drag." Just ask Shane Partlow, a former member of the Circa '21 Bootlegger troupe who is returning to his old stomping grounds next week to play a...D.C. band sets the scene in R.I. 
Matt Dowling has put blood, sweat and tears into two career pursuits that are far from trivial -- a medical-device company and an indie-rock band. They may appear to have nothing in common, but the...Holy smokes! Hot blues in Bettendorf 
The acclaimed Chicago blues band Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys will play The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf, at 8 tonight. A $5 donation is requested per person. Dueling pianos to launch at Establishment TheatreAbout a year and a half after Nan's Piano Bar closed at the Freight House complex in Davenport, dueling pianos will return to the Quad-Cities Friday at The Establishment Theatre, Rock Island. Sports  Rocky back on top with rout of PanthersC.J. Carr helped Rock Island climb back into the Western Big 6 Conference's driver's seat Friday night. However, the sophomore point guard knows plenty of bumpy road remains in the...  Pioneers complete season sweep of MaroonsRemembering past mistakes helped the Alleman boys' basketball team make history. Lots of it, actually. Regaining a fourth-quarter edge on Friday night with winning plays when... RI's Wieland commits to Arkansas Pine-Bluff 
Former Rock Island High School catcher Mike Wieland signed a letter of intent to play baseball for Division I Arkansas Pine-Bluff next season. Wieland helped Iowa Western Community... Fluke goals cost Mallards There can be nothing worse in hockey than giving up a goal with one-tenth of a second left on the clock. Unless it is... Rockets pull away from Orion and into first-place tie in West Central North ORION -- After Friday's 51-36 road win over West Central North rival Orion, the Rockridge boys' basketball team had no idea it...  Prophetstown boys continuing program's turnaround this seasonFour years ago, the Prophetstown High School boys' basketball team endured one of its worst seasons ever, dropping 27 of 28 games. Eclipsed at times by the perennial success of the Lady... |
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Police & Courts VanHoutte plea agreement voided as cameras return to Illinois courtrooms 
A Rock Island County judge ruled Thursday that a plea agreement made by former United Township High School teacher Jason VanHoutte is void because he was misinformed about the amount of supervised...Bettendorf woman accused of trying to extort The Discovery Channel A... Rock Island men plead guilty to drug, firearms charges Three Rock Island men pleaded guilty Thursday to federal drug and firearms charges, according to a news release from the office...  Appeal is denied to fire Moline cop over suicidal, homicidal thoughtsThe Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners on Wednesday denied an appeal by police Lt. Jay Titus over the discipline of a 17-year officer who expressed suicidal and homicidal thoughts. Rock Island County coroner Brian Gustafson said Wednesday he needs more information before determining the cause of death of... Elections  Voter registration drive tops political scene-- There will be a voter registration drive from 4:30 to 9 p.m. today at Bier Stube, 417 15th St., Moline. For more information, call Democratic Rock Island County state's attorney candidate Jack Schwartz at (309) 793-4357. -- Community Caring Conference and the Rock Island... Trump endorses Romney LAS VEGAS (AP) — Donald Trump on Thursday announced his endorsement of Mitt Romney for president, saying the former... Schilling, Bustos both add nearly $220,000 to campaign coffers in 4th quarter 
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Bobby Schilling, R-Colona, and Democratic challenger Cheri Bustos were almost neck and neck in fourth quarter fundraising, commanding a significant financial lead over the remaining candidates vying for the 17th Congressional District seat.Recently filed quarterly... Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod WASHINGTON (AP) — Roseanne Barr said Thursday she's running for the Green Party's presidential nomination — and it's no joke.... Bierman kicks off campaign for re-election 
Rock Island County Circuit Clerk Lisa Bierman officially announced Thursday she is seeking re-election this year. Ms. Bierman faces Virgil Mayberry, of Rock Island, in the Democratic primary election on March 20.Ms. Bierman has been circuit clerk for 13 years in Rock Island County,... Ethics panel finds no violation by R.I. county clerk 
Rock Island County Clerk Karen Kinney is not guilty of ethics violations lodged against her by county Republican Party chairman Susie Carpentier, the Rock Island County Ethics Commission decided Monday.In a formal complaint filed earlier this month, Ms. Carpentier accused Ms. Kinney... Opinion Citizens United opinion killing American democracy I've long had a fascination with politics. It just goes with the territory of being a newspaper editor, but it's also a... Plenty of time, and points to argue on Obamacare WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court can pack large portents in small details. When in late March it considers the constitutionality... Boland, Jacobs remain linked to tainted tuition program Did they really go there? Unbelievable. In an article that... Back in the eighth grade, I staked my claim to be a Child of the Depression when Sister Victorine assigned writing an... Montana Supreme Court upholds ban on corporate political contributions There have been some interesting goings on in my old home state of Montana. In a 5-2 decision, the Montana Supreme Court... More Opinion stories» Jobs & Money Flooring Xpress planning to close Flooring Xpress in Milan is closing with the retirement of its owner, Dennis Moseley. Mr. Moseley plans to close the... New drive-thru coming to Silvis 
SILVIS -- A new bar and grill tentatively set to open Feb. 20 will help everyone ''get their prescriptions filled by Dr. Gyro,'' owners John and MaryBeth Stopoulos said. The couple, who... Cobham Mission Equipment wins Boeing fuel-tank contract 
Boeing has awarded Cobham Mission Equipment in Davenport a contract to provide body fuel tanks for the U.S. Air Force's KC-46 tanker aircraft program.Last July, Cobham, 2734 Hickory... Learn how to do business with FEMA at Feb. 28 seminar The Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center at Black Hawk College is hosting a free "Doing Business with FEMA... Status update: Facebook to go public, raise $5B NEW... Illinois State Farm plans to hire 3,000 employees BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — State Farm Insurance plans to hire 3,000 people across the U.S. and Canada and add 900 agents. The... Monmouth woman killed in wheelchair MONMOUTH, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in western Illinois are investigating the death of a 75-year-old Monmouth woman who was... Illinois to participate in earthquake drill SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois will participate in a multistate earthquake drill next week as part of earthquake... Illinois targets impaired drivers during Super Bowl SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials are stepping up traffic enforcement to stop drunk driving during the Super Bowl... 'Wear Red Day' promotes heart disease awareness SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois health officials are asking people to wear red Friday to raise awareness about women's risk... 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» | |||||||