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Serving up Asian Carp

It's survival of the fittest for fish in the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. More>>

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Man suspected of stabbing and starting fire in RI

By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com CBS4 is on the scene of a house fire in Rock Island. When we got there just before 8:00 p.m. there was smoke billowing out of the roof. We're told the smoke could More>>

Pool season starts Saturday

By: cbs4 news, newsroom@cbs4qc.com If mother nature cooperates, you might just be able to take the first dip of the summer this Memorial Day weekend. Public park pools are opening up Saturday. Workers More>>

Patriot seats at Modern Woodmen Park

By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Friday night was Army National Guard Night at Modern Woodmen Park. But before the pitches started flying, the River Bandits made a very special dedication, to a former More>>

Honor Flight picnic

By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com A picnic was held Friday, for the families of our nation's heroes. Ninety-four vets took the trip of a lifetime Thursday to Washington D.C. The picnic was to honor More>>

Unemployment down in the QCA

By: cbs4 news, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Good news on the Illinois job front. Unemployment is down in most areas from last year. The Illinois Department of Employment Security released its numbers Friday. More>>

Community wide effort to support Oklahoma tornado victims

By: Jillian Wilsonjwilson@cbs4qc.comIt takes a village and today the Quad City community stepped up to support victims of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. the outpouring of community support was nonstop More>>

Truck vs. Building

By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com A Rock Island building is going to need some TLC. A driver lost control and crashed into this building at the corner of 38th Street and 14th Avenue around 7 p.m. Friday More>>

National 'Don't Fry Day'

It's a day dedicated to keeping safe in the sun. It's 'Don't Fry Day'. The nation is reminding everyone to protect their skin this summer. Iowa was ranked in the top ten states for skin cancer and today More>>

Lock and Dam tours start Saturday

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offering tours of the historic Mississippi River lock and dams More>>

Quinn says concealed carry bill puts public at risk

Governor Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk.'' More>>

Branstad signs off on new Iowa laws

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has signed eight new bills into law More>>

Davenport man charged in fatal 2012 crash

Grand jury hands down charges of Vehicular Homicide and Voluntary Manslaughter More>>

Concealed carry vote could come today

The Illinois House is expected to vote on a compromise plan on concealed weapons that has generated the opposition of Governor Pat Quinn More>>

UPDATE: Bridge collapses in Washington

By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com (AP) _ The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water. Trooper More>>

New plans for Sylvan Island Bridge

There's a new plan in the works to get walkers, runners, and bikers back onto Sylvan Island More>>

Man's best friend helping veterans

For our injured military veterans, the road to recovery can be hard. More>>

Honoring Red Cross Volunteers

The American Red Cross of the Quad Cities Qrea recognized dedicated volunteers and donors Thursday night at their annual meeting. More>>

Girl Scouts' Night on Broadway

Local celebrities teamed up again to help area girl scouts Thursday night. More>>

Losing hope in search for abducted Iowa girl

Investigators are losing hope of finding an abducted Iowa girl alive. More>>

Mass casualty drill at Augustana

Augustana officials teamed up with local law enforcement, first responders and more than 50 volunteers to bring to life a mass casualty situation on the Rock Island campus.
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St. Ambrose Reveals Building Cornerstone

It had been a mystery for more than 125 years, but today Saint Ambrose found some fun answers. More>>

A groundbreaking day for downtown Rock Island

A groundbreaking day for downtown Rock Island. The Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation is teaming up with Metrolink and the city of Rock Island to create a transit oriented space. The area will include More>>

Illinois woman wins big in lotto jackpot

By: Jillian Wilsonjwilson@cbs4qc.comA lucky lady from Illinois won the jackpot today. Andi Harden is a single mom and she says winning the lottery has given her a new appreciation for life. "Everybody has More>>

Illinois moving closer to banning cell phones while driving

The Illinois Senate has approved a plan that would ban the use of cell phones while driving More>>

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Davenport priest reinstated as pastor of Holy Family
Davenport priest reinstated as pastor of Holy Family
by Mike Colón mcolon@cbs4qc.com A Davenport priest that was suspended after allegations of abuse surfaced has been reinstated to his parish. Father Robert Harness was the pastor at Holy Family whenMore >>
Diocese investigation clears Father Robert Harness of any wrongdoingMore >>
Committee says Chief Illiniwek should not return
Committee says Chief Illiniwek should not return
by CBS4 Newsroom newsroom@cbs4qc.com (AP) The University of Illinois' Senate Executive Committee has approved a resolution supporting the end of use of Chief Illiniwek. The group approved the non bindingMore >>
Committee rejects resolution brought up in response to an effort by former portrayers of the mascot to bring back a modified Chief IlliniwekMore >>
Fishing spree ends with couple charged
Fishing spree ends with couple charged
by CBS4 Newsroom newsroom@cbs4qc.com (AP) A Davenport couple has been accused of having way too many white bass. The state Department of Natural Resources says Jeremy Nguyen and Chi Hue Tran were chargedMore >>
Davenport couple was 238 fish over the legal limitMore >>
Metrolink Ground Breaking Today
Metrolink Ground Breaking Today
By: Meredith Dennis, mdennis@cbs4qc.com A big groundbreaking in downtown Rock Island Today. City officials, the economic growth corporation and the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit DistrictMore >>
Groundbreaking on new Metrolink Transfer Station.More >>
23rd Honor Flight Headed to D.C.
23rd Honor Flight Headed to D.C.
By Kate Pabich, kpabich@cbs4qc.com They're in the air. The 23rd Honor Fight left the Quad Cities around 7:00 this Morning. Veterans from both World War II and The Korean War are headed to D.C. to seeMore >>
23rd Honor Flight of the Quad Cities headed to D.C.More >>
Local church heading to OK
Local church heading to OK
By: Christine Souders csouders@cbs4qc.com Members of a local church are headed to Moore, Oklahoma to help relief workers. "Our intent is to go down, have a small footprint and leave nothing behind,More >>
By: Christine Souders csouders@cbs4qc.com Members of a local church are headed to Moore, Oklahoma to help relief workers. "Our intent is to go down, have a small footprint and leave nothing behind,More >>
Sherrard fire victim opens up about the tragedy
Sherrard fire victim opens up about the tragedy
Wayne Viager tells us they were a close family. With three beautiful kids, a happy home and a loving wife, he had it all.More >>
Wayne Viager tells us they were a close family. With three beautiful kids, a happy home and a loving wife, he had it all.More >>

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Searching for Answers: Dale Strassburger Cold Case
Searching for Answers: Dale Strassburger Cold Case
By: Christine Souderscsouders@cbs4qc.comIn the middle of traffic, 30 years ago, a car was abandoned on the I-80 bridge near Le Claire, with no driver in sight. But could the driver have jumped off theMore >>
In the middle of traffic, 30 years ago, a car was abandoned on the I-80 bridge near Le Claire, with no driver in sight.More >>
Vitalix Inc. expands in Wilton, IA
Vitalix Inc. expands in Wilton, IA
More jobs are coming to the Quad Cities.More >>
More jobs are coming to the Quad Cities.More >>
Safe driving this holiday weekend
Safe driving this holiday weekend
By: Kate Pabich kpabich@cbs4qc.comMemorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, and it's also one of the most dangerous. While most folks are taking some time off and headingMore >>
Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, and it's also one of the most dangerous.More >>
East Moline Police Checking for Seat Belts
East Moline Police Checking for Seat Belts
Click it or ticket. The Illinois State Police and East Moline Police teamed up Wednesday to make sure everyone is buckled up. They were on the corner of 7th Street and 30th Avenue. The Illinois DepartmentMore >>
Click it or ticket. The Illinois State Police and East Moline Police teamed up Wednesday to make sure everyone is buckled up. They were on the corner of 7th Street and 30th Avenue. The Illinois DepartmentMore >>
Accidents cause backups on I-74 bridge
Accidents cause backups on I-74 bridge
Accidents on the Interstate 74 bridge made for a slow morning commute for thousands of drivers. Seven different accidents happened on the Iowa side of the bridge this morning heading into Illinois. ThisMore >>
Accidents on the Interstate 74 bridge made for a slow morning commute for thousands of drivers. Seven different accidents happened on the Iowa side of the bridge this morning heading into Illinois. ThisMore >>
Students Running 200 Miles for Special Olympics
Students Running 200 Miles for Special Olympics
By: Crispin Havener chavener@cbs4qc.com Some high school students are going above and beyond to raise money to help the Special Olympics. 12 North Scott High School runners are making a nearly 200-mileMore >>
Some high school students are going above and beyond to raise money to help the Special Olympics.More >>
CBS4 is teaming up with Red Cross in Oklahoma relief efforts
The Red Cross says there are several ways you can help tornado victims in Oklahoma. "Definitely make sure that you are keeping informed through the news and social media and through the Red Cross aboutMore >>
We will be in Schwiebert Park in Rock Island on Friday May 24th from 5:00 AM until 6:30 PM as part of a community wide effort.More >>
Local beauty school is cutting hair to support Oklahoma
Local beauty school is cutting hair to support Oklahoma
By: Jillian Wilsonjwilson@cbs4qc.comEarlier today a local beauty school was cutting hair to show folks in Oklahoma they care. Today, Capri College offered five dollar haircuts to benefit tornado victims.More >>
By: Jillian Wilsonjwilson@cbs4qc.comEarlier today a local beauty school was cutting hair to show folks in Oklahoma they care. Today, Capri College offered five dollar haircuts to benefit tornado victims.More >>
Iowa senate approves bill to cut commercial property tax
Iowa senate approves bill to cut commercial property tax
By: Jillian Wilsonjwilson@cbs4qc.comIowa business owners could soon save a lot of money. The state senate has approved a plan to cut commercial property tax by ten percent. Business owners we talked toMore >>
By: Jillian Wilsonjwilson@cbs4qc.comIowa business owners could soon save a lot of money. The state senate has approved a plan to cut commercial property tax by ten percent. Business owners we talked toMore >>
Deals Reached on Several IA & IL Bills
Deals Reached on Several IA & IL Bills
By: CBS4 Newsroom newsroom@cbs4qc.com Iowa and Illinois lawmakers have taken action on a number of important legislation today. IA Education The state legislature has approved an education policy dealMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom newsroom@cbs4qc.com Iowa and Illinois lawmakers have taken action on a number of important legislation today. IA Education The state legislature has approved an education policy dealMore >>
Four arrested after fight with baseball bats
Four arrested after fight with baseball bats
by Mike Colón mcolon@cbs4qc.com Four people were arrested Tuesday after a suspected gang fight in East Moline. Jeremy Munday, 23, Juan Pizano, 22, along with two juveniles were taken into custody. PoliceMore >>
Fight between suspected gang members ends in injuries and arrestsMore >>
Police search for missing 15-year-old
Police search for missing 15-year-old
A massive search is underway for a 15-year-old girl who was abducted Monday from a Dayton, Iowa bus stop.More >>
A massive search is underway for a 15-year-old girl who was abducted Monday from a Dayton, Iowa bus stop.More >>
Church looks to help tornado victims
Church looks to help tornado victims
If you would like to help out the victims of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado, Adventure Christian Community is accepting donations Wednesday. More >>
If you would like to help out the victims of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado, Adventure Christian Community is accepting donations Wednesday. More >>
R.I. High School makes push for grant
R.I. High School makes push for grant
Rock Island High School leaders headed to Chicago Wednesday pleading their case to the state department for a $6 million grant.More >>
Rock Island High School leaders headed to Chicago Wednesday pleading their case to the state department for a $6 million grant.More >>
Moline gives the green light for John Deere Road Construction
Moline gives the green light for John Deere Road Construction
By: Christine Souderscsouders@cbs4qc.comJohn Deere Road will soon be getting a multi-million dollar makeover, and Moline City Leaders are giving the project the green light. City council approved theMore >>
John Deere Road will soon be getting a multi-million dollar makeover, and Moline City Leaders are giving the project the green light.
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Memorial honors fallen veterans
Memorial honors fallen veterans
By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Quad Citians came together tonight to honor those who gave their lives for their country. Put on by the Ladies' Auxiliary, a memorial service was held at the VFW PostMore >>
By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Quad Citians came together tonight to honor those who gave their lives for their country. Put on by the Ladies' Auxiliary, a memorial service was held at the VFW PostMore >>
New Hotel needs help from the City of Moline
New Hotel needs help from the City of Moline
By: Christine Souderscsouders@cbs4qc.comA new Holiday Inn Express is planning on moving in next to the Quad City Airport, but developers need some help. "In this case the cost of development exceed, expectedMore >>
A new Holiday Inn Express is planning on moving in next to the Quad City Airport, but developers need some help.
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Clinton YWCA will continue services
Clinton YWCA will continue services
By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Despite budget set backs, the Clinton YWCA will be able to help domestic abuse victims for at least another year. Leaders said through fundraising, they will be ableMore >>
By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Despite budget set backs, the Clinton YWCA will be able to help domestic abuse victims for at least another year. Leaders said through fundraising, they will be ableMore >>

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Angel Flight crashes in NY, 2 killed, 1 missing
Angel Flight crashes in NY, 2 killed, 1 missing
The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and the search for the missing pilot is ongoing, authorities said.More >>
The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and the search for the missing pilot is ongoing, authorities said.More >>
Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
Pioneering Washington journalist Haynes Johnson, who helped redefine political reporting, has died at age 81.More >>
Pioneering Washington journalist Haynes Johnson, who helped redefine political reporting, has died at age 81.More >>
Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
Haynes Johnson, a pioneering Washington journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the civil rights movements and migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.More >>
Haynes Johnson, a pioneering Washington journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the civil rights movement and migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.More >>
Official: 2 dead after Angel Flight crashes in NY
Official: 2 dead after Angel Flight crashes in NY
A small airplane operating as a volunteer Angel Flight crashed in upstate New York on Friday evening, killing at least two people, authorities said.More >>
A small airplane operating as a volunteer Angel Flight crashed in upstate New York on Friday evening, killing at least two people, authorities said.More >>
Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him
Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees horror behind him
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."More >>
The trucker was hauling drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him....More >>
Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos
Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos
A federal judge has ruled that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically racially profiled Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols.More >>
A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency...More >>
Dead Pa. baby's dad believes in 'divine healing'
Dead Pa. baby's dad believes in 'divine healing'
After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.More >>
After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.More >>
Calif. teen takes supermodel to prom
Calif. teen takes supermodel to prom
A Southern California teen turned heads at his prom when he showed up with a Sports Illustrated model as his date.More >>
A Southern California teen turned heads at his prom when he showed up with a Sports Illustrated model as his date.More >>
Key figures in racial profiling lawsuit in Ariz
Key figures in racial profiling lawsuit in Ariz
Key figures in a lawsuit that alleges that an Arizona sheriff's office has racially profiled Latinos in its immigration patrols. A judge ruled Friday that Arpaio's office systematically racially profiles...More >>
Key figures in a lawsuit that alleges that an Arizona sheriff's office has racially profiled Latinos in its immigration patrols. A judge ruled Friday that Arpaio's office systematically racially profiles Latinos:More >>
Jury foreman says life or death decision unfair
Jury foreman says life or death decision unfair
As jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial filed one by one from the courtroom after a dramatic five months of gut-wrenching testimony and gruesome photographs, three women on the panel cried and one looked to the...More >>
They were 12 ordinary citizens who didn't oppose the death penalty. But unlike spectators outside the courthouse who followed the case like a daytime soap opera and jumped to demand Jodi Arias' execution, the jurors...More >>

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Kerry makes sub-Saharan Africa visit
Kerry makes sub-Saharan Africa visit
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Nigeria must respect human rights as it cracks down on the Islamist extremists. He's also pledging to work hard in the coming months to ease tensions between Sudan and...More >>
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Nigeria must respect human rights as it cracks down on the Islamist extremists. He's also pledging to work hard in the coming months to ease tensions between Sudan and South Sudan.More >>
Syria regime unleashes artillery barrage on Qusair
Syria regime unleashes artillery barrage on Qusair
Activists say forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad have unleashed their heaviest artillery barrage in a week to dislodge rebels from a strategic western town.More >>
Activists say forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad have unleashed their heaviest artillery barrage in a week to dislodge rebels from a strategic western town.More >>
Toronto mayor denies he smokes crack cocaine
Toronto mayor denies he smokes crack cocaine
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denied Friday that he smokes crack cocaine and said he is not an addict after a video purported to show him using the drug. Ford did not say whether he has ever used crack.More >>
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denied that he smokes crack cocaine and said he is not an addict, breaking a week of silence over reports of a video purportedly showing him using the drug. Critics were not appeased, with one city...More >>
Gas cylinder blast on Pakistan school bus kills 17
Gas cylinder blast on Pakistan school bus kills 17
Police say a suicide bomber walked up to a vehicle owned by an Afghan religious leader in northwestern Pakistan and set off his explosives, killing three people.More >>
At least 17 children were burned to death in eastern Pakistan on Saturday when a faulty gas cylinder exploded on the bus taking them to school, police said.More >>
NKorean envoy delivers letter to China's president
NKorean envoy delivers letter to China's president
China's state media says an envoy from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned there is no guarantee of peace on the Korean Peninsula, but also stressed that his country is willing to hold talks with all sides...More >>
A top North Korean envoy has delivered a letter from leader Kim Jong Un to Chinese President Xi Jinping and told him Pyongyang would take steps to rejoin stalled nuclear disarmament talks, in an apparent victory for...More >>
Ex-Guatemala president extradited to US
Ex-Guatemala president extradited to US
The lawyer for ex-Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo says he is being extradited to the United States to face money-laundering and embezzlement charges.More >>
Former Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo was extradited on Friday to the United States to face charges of laundering $70 million in Guatemalan funds through U.S. bank accounts.More >>
Soldier's slaying prompts UK security review
Soldier's slaying prompts UK security review
Britain is bracing for clashes with right-wing extremists and possible copycat terror attacks after the slaying of a young soldier, adding some 1,200 police to potential trouble spots.More >>
Both of the suspects accused of butchering a British soldier during broad daylight on a London street had long been on the radar of Britain's domestic spy agency, though investigators say it would have been nearly...More >>
Barrick fined $16m for Pascua-Lama violations
Barrick fined $16m for Pascua-Lama violations
Chile's environmental regulator has stopped construction and imposed sanctions on Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project, citing "serious violations" of its environmental permit.More >>
Chile's environmental regulator blocked Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project on Friday and imposed its maximum fine on the world's largest gold miner, citing "very serious" violations of its...More >>
IMF chief named key witness in French payoff case
IMF chief named key witness in French payoff case
IMF chief Christine Lagarde says a Paris court has named her as a key witness in an investigation into a controversial payoff to an outspoken businessman arranged while she was France's finance minister.More >>
After two days of intense questioning from French magistrates, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said Friday a court named her as a key witness in an investigation into a controversial payoff to an...More >>
UK court: Lawmaker's wife's tweet was libelous
UK court: Lawmaker's wife's tweet was libelous
Britain's High Court has ruled that a tweet posted by the wife of the speaker of Parliament about a politician wrongly linked to child sex abuse was libelous.More >>
A tweet posted by the wife of Britain's parliamentary speaker about a politician wrongly linked to child sex abuse was libelous, the High Court ruled Friday.More >>

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Man found guilty of 2006 slaying at Burger King
Man found guilty of 2006 slaying at Burger King
A suburban Chicago man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2006 strangulation death of a Lindenhurst restaurant manager.More >>
A suburban Chicago man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2006 strangulation death of a Lindenhurst restaurant manager.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Illinois news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Illinois news from The Associated Press
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says a concealed carry bill that would wipe out all local gun ordinances in the state is "offensive." The measure approved by the House would allow qualified gun owners to carry their...More >>
Quinn signs moratorium on online charter schools
Quinn signs moratorium on online charter schools
Virtual charter schools in Illinois are being placed on temporary hold.More >>
Virtual charter schools in Illinois are being placed on temporary hold.More >>
Cullerton: Parts of House gun bill 'offensive'
Cullerton: Parts of House gun bill 'offensive'
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says a concealed carry bill that would wipe out all local gun ordinances in the state is "offensive."More >>
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says a concealed carry bill that would wipe out all local gun ordinances in the state is "offensive."More >>
Dems: Budget deal would keep school funding level
Dems: Budget deal would keep school funding level
House and Senate Democrats have agreed on a proposed Illinois budget that would keep education funding at the same level and increase human services spending.More >>
House and Senate Democrats have agreed on a proposed Illinois budget that would keep education funding at the same level and increase human services spending.More >>
Former Bears first-round draft pick Dick Evey dies
Former Bears first-round draft pick Dick Evey dies
Dick Evey (EE'-vee), a former first-round draft pick who played eight seasons in the NFL, has died at the age of 72.More >>
Dick Evey (EE'-vee), a former first-round draft pick who played eight seasons in the NFL, has died at the age of 72.More >>
Illinois investigating infections tied to steroid
Illinois investigating infections tied to steroid
Illinois health officials say they're investigating reports that five patients developed abscesses after receiving potentially contaminated steroid injections at a downstate clinic.More >>
Illinois health officials say they're investigating reports that five patients developed abscesses after receiving potentially contaminated steroid injections at a downstate clinic.More >>
This Hour: Latest Illinois news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Illinois news, sports, business and entertainment
The Illinois House has approved a plan to allow qualified gun owners to carry their weapons in public.More >>
Man accused of killing 5 in Illinois takes stand
Man accused of killing 5 in Illinois takes stand
A man accused of killing five members of a central Illinois family with a tire iron has wiped away tears as he painted a horrifying picture of the murder scene to jurors.More >>
A man accused of killing five members of a central Illinois family with a tire iron has wiped away tears as he painted a horrifying picture of the murder scene to jurors.More >>
Quinn: Concealed carry bill puts public at risk
Quinn: Concealed carry bill puts public at risk
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk."More >>
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk."More >>

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Officials scale back search for abducted Iowa teen
Officials scale back search for abducted Iowa teen
Authorities are scaling back their search for a missing Iowa teenager abducted from a rural school bus stop this week.More >>
Authorities are scaling back their search for a missing Iowa teenager abducted from a rural school bus stop this week.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press
Waterloo officials are still calculating the damage to city buildings and vehicles from an April hailstorm. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports the storm dented police cars and inspection trucks and damaged at least...More >>
DNR: 49,000 gallons of ethanol leaked from cars
DNR: 49,000 gallons of ethanol leaked from cars
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says about 49,000 gallons of ethanol leaked from railroad tanker cars after a derailment east of Charles City.More >>
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says about 49,000 gallons of ethanol leaked from railroad tanker cars after a derailment east of Charles City.More >>
Iowa City officer, workers rescue ducklings
Iowa City officer, workers rescue ducklings
An Iowa City police officer and maintenance workers saved six ducklings that fell into the storm sewer.More >>
An Iowa City police officer and maintenance workers saved six ducklings that fell into the storm sewer.More >>
Waterloo calculating damage from April hail storm
Waterloo calculating damage from April hail storm
Waterloo officials are still calculating the damage to city buildings and vehicles from an April hailstorm.More >>
Waterloo officials are still calculating the damage to city buildings and vehicles from an April hailstorm.More >>
Mississippi man convicted in Des Moines killing
Mississippi man convicted in Des Moines killing
A Polk County jury has convicted a Mississippi man of first-degree murder in the death of a Des Moines woman whose body was found in her apartment.More >>
A Polk County jury has convicted a Mississippi man of first-degree murder in the death of a Des Moines woman whose body was found in her apartment.More >>
Jury: Iowa man guilty of inappropriate conduct
Jury: Iowa man guilty of inappropriate conduct
A former Waterloo teacher has been found guilty of engaging in inappropriate behavior with a student.More >>
A former Waterloo teacher has been found guilty of engaging in inappropriate behavior with a student.More >>
Authorities: Suspicious package in Iowa was food
Authorities: Suspicious package in Iowa was food
Authorities say a suspicious package that required explosives teams to investigate was actually a cooler with food.More >>
Authorities say a suspicious package that required explosives teams to investigate was actually a cooler with food.More >>
Search area expands for missing Iowa girl
Search area expands for missing Iowa girl
Investigators and volunteers have expanded their search for a missing Iowa girl.More >>
Investigators and volunteers have expanded their search for a missing Iowa girl.More >>
Gov. OKs new approach to child abuse reports
Gov. OKs new approach to child abuse reports
Gov. Terry Branstad has signed eight bills into law, including one that creates a less-adversarial approach to investigating reports of child abuse.More >>
Gov. Terry Branstad has signed eight bills into law, including one that creates a less-adversarial approach to investigating reports of child abuse.More >>