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Big year for Hotel Blackhawk

By: Katie Jones kjones@cbs4qc.com It's been named one of the top ten most historic hotels in the country but it's only been open a year. Hotel Blackhawk is taking it's rich past and looking toward More>>

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Galesburg fighting for Caterpillar project

With business after business closing down, the town of Galesburg is stepping up to plate and taking a new approach to reel in new companies. Galesburg has the space for any new company to expand and that includes Caterpillar. They want to add a new plant and Galesburg wants their business, so they took out a full page ad in a local paper to show what they have to offer. More>>

Moline home destroyed by fire

By Johnna Klossing jklossing@cbs4qc.com An overnight fire destroys a Moline home and now the family that lives there is picking up the pieces. The home at 4036 12th Street went up in flames around 10:30 More>>

Lawmakers pushing to save the Arsenal

Local lawmakers are fighting to help protect jobs on the Arsenal. Community members are coming together to support employees and let lawmakers know how important the arsenal is for our country. Several congressmen and area leaders are mounting an all–out effort to save the rock island arsenal from facing big cuts, or worse... being shut down altogether. More>>

Rock Island County raking in unpaid fines Video included

If you haven't paid your fines in Rock Island County, now it's getting harder to beat the system. Circuit Clerk Lisa Bierman said there's about a million dollars worth of unpaid fines in the county. More>>

Go Red for Women Campaign

Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women? Many don't and that's why on Friday folks across the country wore red. It is all part of the "Go Red for Women Campaign" which helps raise awareness for heart disease in women. Cardiac specialists said when it comes to heart problems, women often have different symptoms than men and they mistake those signs for something else. More>>

FEMA opening RIA office

Arsenal has technical capabilities FEMA needed
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Bettendorf Woman Charged with Extortion

A Bettendorf woman is behind bars tonight, accused of trying to blackmail the Discovery Channel. Teresa Hunt is facing a federal extortion charge after investigators say she tried to force the network More>>

Durbin says Arsenal jobs are safe for now Video included

If you work on the Rock Island Arsenal, lawmakers said your job is safe for now.  They're trying to protect it from budget cuts.
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Flashing construction signs being used for political ads Video included

While driving through the Quad Cities, you may notice traditional construction signs flashing political ads. Transportation leaders said it's legal, but is it distracting drivers? More>>

Iowa traffic fatalities are down for 2011

Iowa's lowest traffic fatalities since 1944 More>>

The ISA awards up to $15,000 in HS scholarships

Ten $1,500 scholarships available to agriculture students More>>

Chlamydia on the rise in Mercer County Video included

The spike in cases is affecting the younger generation, ages 16–22. The Mercer County Health Department said now is a good time for parents to have the safe sex talk with kids. More>>

Traffic enforcement cameras may be saving lives Video included

Quad Citians, doctors think you're driving safer on area roads.  They said traffic cameras may be helping. More>>

Galesburg Police try to stop the drug trade in their tracks

By: Chris Gilson, cgilson@cbs4qc.com In the past two months Galesburg police have arrested five AMTRAK passengers for possession of Marijuana. The arrests kept three pounds of pot from hitting city More>>

  • Three Rock Island men could be going to prison for a long time. 25-year-old Cornelius Houston, and 23-year-olds Devell Johnson and Thomas Ellis Jr. Pled guilty in federal court today to conspiracy to make
  • Sheriff Dennis Conard is running for re-election in Scott County. In his 11 years as Sheriff, Conard has seen a new jail added and the expansion of Scott County's inmate programs. Conard graduated from
  • A leak at a local glass factory caused some problems Monday. It happened around 1:00 p.m. this afternoon at Guardian Industries in DeWitt, IA. Employees say the leak in the pipes that carry molten

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Recipes from Let's Dish as seen on CBS4 News

International culinary instructor Christopher Koetke cooks up great and easy meals while showcasing tricks of the trade on Let's Dish, a new program on the Live Well Network, WHBF 4.2. Click here to see recipes featured Tuesdays on CBS4 News at 5pm. More>>

Dr. Oz's Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You

Dr. Oz's Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You . . . The Dr. Oz Show is launching its biggest call to action yet. This is the year Dr. Oz wants our viewers to put themselves first and take control of their weight and their health once and for all. More>>

4 Our Community

4 Our Community is a public service initiative of CBS4 WHBF-TV, designed to provide balance and perspective to what our viewers see, and to shine a spotlight on those people and organizations working hard everyday to help raise the quality of life for all of us. Click here to learn more about it. More>>

Thursday, February 16th

HAVlife Martini Shake Off

Share food, fun, friends and Martinis at the RiverCenter in Davenport. You can help the HAVlife Foundation, where your contributions are returned to the community to support music and athletic programs in our local schools. More>>

January 13th - 16th AND February 17th - 20th

Be A Tourist In Your Own Backyard

CBS4 wants you and your family to find fun right here in the Quad Cities during the annual "Be A Tourist In Your Own Backyard" weekend. This year expanded to two fun weekends! Find out how you can save money and enjoy some of the many special attractions our area has to offer.  More>>

The first Tuesday of every month CBS4 and Fareway want to thank one military family for the sacrifices they are making in the name of freedom with CBS4's Project Homefront! More>>

Hat Trick For Reading

CBS4 and Your Quad City Mallards are teaming up to stimulate interest in reading
among local elementary school students with the Hat Trick For Reading Program. Learn more.
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American Red Cross

With the recent tornadoes and storms in the South, record flooding in the Midwest and forest fires in the western states, many people could use your help. When you donate your time, money or blood - you ensure that our local Red Cross can deliver lifesaving services around the world and right here in the Quad Cities. More>>

A Program of the United Way of the Quad Cities

The Imagination Library Shares The Love Of Books

A partnership between the United Way of the Quad Cities and the Dollywood Foundation allows children in Scott and Rock Island counties to receive a new book every month until they reach the age of five.  See how you can bring a little magic to a child's mailbox each month. More>>

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