By: Crispin Havener chavener@cbs4qc.com Have you ever wondered how much it costs to run for Congress? Well, it isn't cheap. Figures recently released show Bobby Schilling, who lost to Cheri Bustos forMore >>
By: Crispin Havener chavener@cbs4qc.com Have you ever wondered how much it costs to run for Congress? Well, it isn't cheap. Figures recently released show Bobby Schilling, who lost to Cheri Bustos forMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ Four days after the election, President Barack Obama can finally claim victory in Florida. The state finished counting its votes Saturday.More >>
Four days after the election, President Barack Obama can finally claim victory in Florida.More >>
By: Crispin Havener chavener@cbs4qc.com A Bettendorf woman, who ended up in the emergency room on Election Day, turned to CBS4 for help. Mychele Bishop was in Trinity Hospital in Bettendorf, and didn'tMore >>
By: Crispin Havener chavener@cbs4qc.com A Bettendorf woman, who ended up in the emergency room on Election Day, turned to CBS4 for help. Mychele Bishop was in Trinity Hospital in Bettendorf, and didn'tMore >>
Iowa voters have retained state Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins, who faced opposition because he supported a unanimous 2009 ruling that legalized gay marriage in Iowa.More >>
Iowa voters have retained state Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins, who faced opposition because he supported a unanimous 2009 ruling that legalized gay marriage in Iowa.More >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Democrat, incumbent Dave Loebsack has won the 2nd Congressional Seat in Iowa. He defeated Republican John Archer. Loebsack has 57% of the vote compared to Archer'sMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Democrat, incumbent Dave Loebsack has won the 2nd Congressional Seat in Iowa. He defeated Republican John Archer. Loebsack has 57% of the vote compared to Archer'sMore >>
By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.om A proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution that could have made it tougher to grow state employee retirement benefits didn't pass. The amendment did get 56% ofMore >>
By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.om A proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution that could have made it tougher to grow state employee retirement benefits didn't pass. The amendment did get 56% ofMore >>
By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com An early lead for Democrat Incumbent Pat Verschoore over Republican Challenger Neil Anderson for the Illinois District 72 House seat. So far with 5% of the vote countedMore >>
Democrat Incumbent Pat Verschoore got a commanding win over Republican Challenger Neil Anderson for the Illinois District 72 House seat.
By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Democrat Challenger Mike Smiddy has razor thin lead over Republican Incumbent Rich Morthland for the Illinois House Seat in District 71. So far with 34% of the voteMore >>
Democrat challenger Mike Smiddy defeated Republican incumbent Rich Morthland for the Illinois House Seat in District 71. More >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Democrat Incumbent, Mike Jacobs is holding onto his Illinois State Senate seat. Right now, Jacobs is leading by five thousand votes over Republican Challenger BillMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Democrat Incumbent, Mike Jacobs is holding onto his Illinois State Senate seat. Right now, Jacobs is leading by five thousand votes over Republican Challenger BillMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins has retained his seat on the bench. There was a large conservative movement to try and get him off the court after he andMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins has retained his seat on the bench. There was a large conservative movement to try and get him off the court after he andMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Folks in several Illinois Counties were asked whether they would support a concealed carry measure including Rock Island County. The results show a majority ofMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Folks in several Illinois Counties were asked whether they would support a concealed carry measure including Rock Island County. The results show a majority ofMore >>
By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Early numbers give Democrat Challenger Cheri Bustos a very slim lead over Republican Incumbent Bobby Schilling for the 17th Congressional seat in Illinois. So far withMore >>
According to the Associated Press, Democrat Challenger Cheri Bustos has been declared the winner in the 17th Congressional DistrictMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Democrat incumbent, Representative Bruce Braley has won. Braley defeats Republican Ben Lange. After January, Iowa's 1st District will no longer include the QCMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Democrat incumbent, Representative Bruce Braley has won. Braley defeats Republican Ben Lange. After January, Iowa's 1st District will no longer include the QCMore >>
It's not just candidates on the ballots, one hot issue in Rock Island County is downsizing the County Board. Voters were asked to decide whether or not the County should elect 15 members instead ofMore >>
Right now, numbers are showing an overwhelming support for the measure that would cut the Rock Island County Board from 25 down to 15 membersMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com The crucial swing state of Iowa has had its Republican and Democrats hard at work and tonight it's all on the line. In Scott County, both parties will be watchingMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com The crucial swing state of Iowa has had its Republican and Democrats hard at work and tonight it's all on the line. In Scott County, both parties will be watchingMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com On the Iowa Side, Incumbent, Congressman Democrat Dave Loebsack is running for a 4th term against Republican Challenger John Archer in the end District for the HouseMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com On the Iowa Side, Incumbent, Congressman Democrat Dave Loebsack is running for a 4th term against Republican Challenger John Archer in the end District for the HouseMore >>
By: Katie Jones, kjones@cbs4qc.com Here at home, it's crunch time for several local races. It's not clear what will be closer, the race itself or the campaign parties. Republican Incumbent Bobby SchillingMore >>
By: Katie Jones, kjones@cbs4qc.com Here at home, it's crunch time for several local races. It's not clear what will be closer, the race itself or the campaign parties. Republican Incumbent Bobby SchillingMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com City officials in Chicago said the city's election website crashed for a short time on Tuesday. Officials said it happened because so many voters were trying toMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com City officials in Chicago said the city's election website crashed for a short time on Tuesday. Officials said it happened because so many voters were trying toMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Here in the QCA, voters have been hitting the polls since early Tuesday morning. People waited in a long line at the First Baptist Church in Rock Island on Tuesday. But,More >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Here in the QCA, voters have been hitting the polls since early Tuesday morning. People waited in a long line at the First Baptist Church in Rock Island on Tuesday. But,More >>
By: Chris Gilson, cgilson@cbs4qc.com Election Day is just hours away and if you didn't vote early, you could find yourself waiting in a long line. But, there are also a few things you can do to helpMore >>
Election Day is just hours away and if you didn't vote early, you could find yourself waiting in a long line.More >>
By: Chris Gilson, cgilson@cbs4qc.com He's not even old enough to vote, but that isn't stopping one 16 year old from hitting the streets to get others to go vote. "I kind of feel like if I get out thereMore >>
By: Chris Gilson, cgilson@cbs4qc.com He's not even old enough to vote, but that isn't stopping one 16 year old from hitting the streets to get others to go vote. "I kind of feel like if I get out thereMore >>
By Natalie Zarownynzarowny@cbs4qc.comThere was some last minute campaigning by Governor Romney supporters in Davenport today, including the head of the Republican National Committee. "We've been here overMore >>
There was some last minute campaigning by Governor Romney supporters in Davenport today, including the head of the Republican National Committee.More >>
By Natalie Zarownynzarowny@cbs4qc.comDespite their political differences, when you walk into the campaign offices of Democrat Cheri Bustos or Republican Bobby Schilling you'll be surprised at the similarities. ForMore >>
Despite their political differences, when you walk into the campaign offices of Democrat Cheri Bustos or Republican Bobby Schilling you'll be surprised at the similarities.More >>
By Natalie Zarownynzarowny@cbs4qc.comSunday Democratic officials from Illinois and Iowa came to Davenport to lay out an argument for why folks should vote for President Obama. They were joined by a formerMore >>
Sunday Democratic officials from Illinois and Iowa came to Davenport to lay out an argument for why folks should vote for President Obama.More >>
President Obama is returning to Iowa. He's speaking at a grassroots event in Dubuque on Saturday, November 3. The event will be held at Washington Park on 700 Locust Street. Doors open at 2 p.m. TheMore >>
President Obama is returning to Iowa. He's speaking at a grassroots event in Dubuque on Saturday, November 3. The event will be held at Washington Park on 700 Locust Street. Doors open at 2 p.m. TheMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com President Bill Clinton is coming to Iowa on Wednesday, October 31st. The President will be making campaign stops for President Obama in Council Bluffs, Mason City,More >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom, newsroom@cbs4qc.com President Bill Clinton is coming to Iowa on Wednesday, October 31st. The President will be making campaign stops for President Obama in Council Bluffs, Mason City,More >>
By: Crispin Havener chavener@cbs4qc.com A day after her husband campaigned in Davenport, Ann Romney came to town for a different reason. She helped out with a collection effort for storm relief at theMore >>
By: Crispin Havener chavener@cbs4qc.com A day after her husband campaigned in Davenport, Ann Romney came to town for a different reason. She helped out with a collection effort for storm relief at theMore >>
by Mike Colónmcolon@cbs4qc.comVice President Joe Biden will return to the area on Thursday at an event in Muscatine. The candidate is scheduled to speak at an event at West Middle School.The campaignMore >>
By: CBS 4 Newsroom newsroom@cbs4qc.com Ann Romney is going to be in Davenport on Tuesday afternoon. She will help with storm relief collection efforts at the Davenport Victory Center on West KimberlyMore >>
Ann Romney is going to be in Davenport on Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Hot off the heels of president obama's visit last week in davenport, governor mitt romney stops in the qca to sway voters just eight days from the election. Christine souders was at the rally this afternoonMore >>
Hot off the heels of President Obama's visit last week in Davenport, Governor Mitt Romney stopped in the Quad Cities to sway voters just days away from the election.More >>
By Natalie Zarownynzarowny@cbs4qc.comWhile governor Romney was speaking at Seven Cities Sod, just down the road Obama supporters showed up as well. "We stand out here today to say that there's a lot more ofMore >>
While governor Romney was speaking at Seven Cities Sod, just down the road Obama supporters showed up as well.More >>
By: Kate Pabich kpabich@cbs4qc.com Out of all of the places in Davenport why did Mitt Romney choose Seven Cities Sod to rally? As CBS 4 found out, it took a little persuasion by the owner to win overMore >>
By: Kate Pabich kpabich@cbs4qc.com Out of all of the places in Davenport why did Mitt Romney choose Seven Cities Sod to rally? As CBS 4 found out, it took a little persuasion by the owner to win overMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom newsroom@cbs4qc.com Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney will make his way back to Davenport Monday. Governor Romney will be speaking at Seven Cities Sod on 12554 210th StreetMore >>
By: CBS4 Newsroom newsroom@cbs4qc.com Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney will make his way back to Davenport Monday. Governor Romney will be speaking at Seven Cities Sod on 12554 210th StreetMore >>
By Natalie Zarownynzarowny@cbs4qc.comShould the Rock Island County Board downsize from twenty-five members to fifteen? That's one of the questions on the ballot in Rock Island County November 6th. For locals,More >>
Should the Rock Island County Board downsize from twenty-five members to fifteen?More >>
By: Crispin Havener chavener@cbs4qc.com Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney spent part of the day Friday in Iowa. He talked to a crowd at a construction company in Ames. Governor RomneyMore >>
By: Crispin Havener chavener@cbs4qc.com Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney spent part of the day Friday in Iowa. He talked to a crowd at a construction company in Ames. Governor RomneyMore >>
By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Candidates for Illinois' 17th Congressional District faced off in Peoria Thursday night. Where they talked about how they would represent such a large district. "ThisMore >>
By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com Candidates for Illinois' 17th Congressional District faced off in Peoria Thursday night. Where they talked about how they would represent such a large district. "ThisMore >>
He's not up for re-election right now, but that didn't stop Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley from campaigning today. Grassley made several local stops, including the Iowa Quad City Rotary ClubMore >>
By: Crispin Havener chavener@cbs4qc.com He's not up for re-election right now, but that didn't stop Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley from campaigning today. Grassley made several local stops, including the Iowa Quad City Rotary ClubMore >>
By: Katie Jones kjones@cbs4qc.com Our nation's future will be decided in just two short weeks. On Wednesday, thousands of voters rallied in Davenport in support of President Obama. The President spokeMore >>
By: Katie Jones kjones@cbs4qc.com Our nation's future will be decided in just two short weeks. On Wednesday, thousands of voters rallied in Davenport in support of President Obama. The President spokeMore >>
Meredith Dennis, mdennis@cbs4qc.com President Obama will be in Davenport Wednesday Morning at the Mississippi Valley Fair Grounds. The doors open at 8:00am. Tickets are required. Republican challengerMore >>
Both President Obama and challenger Mitt Romney will be in Iowa Wednesday.More >>
By: Christine Souders csouders@cbs4qc.com We hear a lot about "campaign spending," but local police departments have to do a fair amount of spending as well. When such high profile guests, such as PresidentMore >>
We hear a lot about "campaign spending," but local police departments have to do a fair amount of spending as well.More >>
By Natalie Zarownynzarowny@cbs4qc.comEarly voting started in Illinois Monday, and with it, out came the motor voter trolley. "They pull right up, more or less in front of your door, and you walk rightMore >>
Early voting started in Illinois Monday, and with it, out came the motor voter trolley.More >>
By: CBS 4 Newsroom newsroom@cbs4qc.com Both candidates will spend part of their day Wednesday in Iowa. The President will be in Davenport in the morning at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. DoorsMore >>
Both candidates will spend part of their day Wednesday in Iowa. The President will be in Davenport in the morning at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.More >>
By: Christine Souders, csouders@cbs4qc.com Quad City voters were glued to the T.V. tonight, watching the debate. CBS4 stopped by St. Ambrose where students and professors listened to every word the candidatesMore >>
By: Christine Souders, csouders@cbs4qc.com Quad City voters were glued to the T.V. tonight, watching the debate. CBS4 stopped by St. Ambrose where students and professors listened to every word the candidatesMore >>
By: CBS4 News, newsroom@cbs4qc.com With the third and final debate in the history books, President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney are running out of time to sway any undecided voters. The finalMore >>
With the third and final debate in the history books, President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney are running out of time to sway any undecided voters. More >>
By Natalie Zarownynzarowny@cbs4qc.comThis is the first presidential election where Illinois voters can vote early, no reason is needed to do so. And Rock Island County residents are certainly takingMore >>
This is the first presidential election where Illinois voters can vote early, no reason is needed to do so.More >>
Governor Mitt Romney's campaign office has announced that he will make an appearance in Iowa on Wednesday. He will attend a "Victory Rally" at Landmark Aviation in Cedar Rapids. Doors open for the eventMore >>
Governor Mitt Romney's campaign office has announced that he will make an appearance in Iowa on Wednesday. He will attend a "Victory Rally" at Landmark Aviation in Cedar Rapids. Doors open for the eventMore >>
by Mike Colónmcolon@cbs4qc.comTickets are available to see the President speak at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on Wednesday. The doors open at 8:00 A.M.The event is free but tickets are required.More >>
President Obama will speak at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on WednesdayMore >>
By: Meredith Dennis, mdennis@cbs4qc.com Early voting begins today in Illinois. Early voters will have to display valid photo identification to an election official before receiving a ballot to vote early.More >>
Early voting begins today in Illinois and runs through November 3.More >>
After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the...More >>
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after a contentious vote to accept openly gay boys as Scouts.More >>
Silvio Berlusconi's figure looms large over Rome's mayoral elections this weekend even though the former premier isn't among the 19 candidates running.More >>
Silvio Berlusconi's figure looms large over Rome's mayoral elections this weekend, even though the former premier isn't among the 19 candidates running.More >>
Iran's top nuclear negotiator, a candidate in next month's presidential elections, says he will pursue a policy of resistance against the West if elected.More >>
Iran's top nuclear negotiator, a candidate in next month's presidential elections, vowed Friday he will pursue a policy of resistance against the West if elected.More >>
When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor unions among his strongest supporters.More >>
Some labor unions that enthusiastically backed President Barack Obama's health care overhaul are now frustrated and angry, fearful that it will jeopardize benefits for millions of their members.More >>
Wisconsin's Republican governor, Scott Walker, is introducing himself to Iowa Republicans as would-be presidential candidates often do - as one of their own.More >>
Scott Walker tried to introduce himself to Iowa Republicans Thursday as so many would-be presidential candidates often do - one of their own.More >>
U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner says he is resigning from Congress effective in August to take a post with the University of Alabama system.More >>
U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner announced Thursday that he is resigning from Congress effective in August to take a post with the University of Alabama system.More >>
However Anthony Weiner does when the polls close, he's certain to add drama to the most competitive New York City mayor's race in more than a decade.More >>
Anthony Weiner set out to reintroduce himself to voters Thursday as he embarked on a mayoral bid after leaving Congress in a sexting scandal. He found a much more supportive reception in his first day of campaigning than he...More >>
President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of commerce is facing scrutiny in the Senate for her ties to a subprime mortgage lender that failed in 2001 and as a beneficiary of family offshore trusts in the...More >>
President Barack Obama's nominee for commerce secretary was questioned briefly about her ties to a subprime mortgage lender that failed in 2001 and her role as a beneficiary of family offshore trusts in the Bahamas, but...More >>
The Socialists, who finished second in Bulgaria's election this month, were asked to form a new government Thursday, after the front-running party was unable to.More >>
The Socialists, who finished second in Bulgaria's election this month, were asked to form a new government Thursday, after the front-running party was unable to.More >>
By: Christine Souders csouders@cbs4qc.com It's survival of the fittest for fish in the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Asian Carp, a non-native fish, are rapidly multiplying and threatening otherMore >>
It's survival of the fittest for fish in the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.More >>
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 couldMore >>
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 couldMore >>
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. WorkersMore >>
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. WorkersMore >>
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 formerMore >>
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 formerMore >>
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 honorMore >>
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 honorMore >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 nonstopMore >>
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 nonstopMore >>
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. FridayMore >>
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. FridayMore >>
