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    From Plows to Progress: The Evolution of Farm Machinery in the Quad Cities

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Quad Cities. When you hear that name, you might picture the mighty Mississippi, bustling downtowns, and maybe even some…

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  • QC All-Stars: Famous Folks You Might Not Know Are From Here
    Bettendorf | Davenport | East Moline | Illinois | Iowa | Moline

    QC All-Stars: Famous Folks You Might Not Know Are From Here

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Ever heard of a place punching above its weight? That’s the Quad Cities in a nutshell. We might not be…

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    Bettendorf | Davenport | East Moline | Illinois | Iowa | Moline | Rock Island

    From River Rats to Rock ‘n’ Roll: A Whirlwind Tour Through Quad Cities History

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Alright, buckle up, history buffs (and those who just like a good story), because we’re about to take a trip…

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  • Top 10 Things to Do in the Quad Cities
    Bettendorf | Davenport | East Moline | Moline | Rock Island

    Top 10 Things to Do in the Quad Cities

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Quad Cities, a vibrant region straddling the Mississippi River, offers a diverse range of experiences for visitors and locals…

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    German court says Birkenstock sandals aren’t works of art

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The shoe manufacturer claimed its sandals “are copyright-protected works of applied art” that may not be imitated in a lawsuit…

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    World Cup: Group matches wrap up Saturday before tournament moves to knockout rounds

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The knockout rounds begin Sunday, but there are still a handful of remaining group matches Saturday that will determine which…

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    When does Team USA play next in the World Cup? Here’s the schedule for the knockout round

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Excitement is high for the U.S. team. Here’s what the Americans face next.

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    What is the World Cup knockout round? What to know before it begins

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The expanded tournament adds a new round of 32, where 32 teams compete in single-elimination matches until one champion remains.

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    Oreo is bringing back a beloved limited edition flavor after nearly a decade

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The fan-favorite cookie will hit store shelves next month.

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    What happened to Illinois’ plug-in solar bill and does it have a future here?

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The bill’s sponsor says the measure will come up again in fall veto session.

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    Sheriff: No injuries reported after small plane makes emergency landing in Knox County cornfield

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The sheriff’s office said the aircraft, a Cessna 172N with three people on board, had experienced a possible engine failure…

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    Most Quad Cities people entering homelessness are experiencing it for the first time, new report says

    ByJohn Gerstner

    A new Quad Cities report says 81% of single adults and 88% of families entering homelessness across the region are…

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    California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction but says he must be resentenced

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The movie mogul stands convicted of a sexual felony in New York and others in California, and he remains behind…

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    Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Suit seeks to block new taxes and licensing requirements set for July 1.

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    Sheriff: Man killed in workplace accident at Riverstone Quarry

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Just before 7 a.m. on Friday, June 26, a 911 call reported that a worker had become pinned under a…

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    Iconic Disneyland ride reopens with a big change

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride was closed for two months for refurbishment and reopened Friday with a technology upgrade.

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    Lionel Richie postpones two shows after falling ill on opening night of tour

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Richie, 77, cut his show early on Wednesday night after telling audiences he felt dizzy.

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    Red Lobster’s endless shrimp promotion now at center of a lawsuit

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The complaint alleges Thai Union forced the chain to buy overpriced shrimp while making the promotion permanent despite internal warnings.

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    Venezuelan gamer captures deadly earthquakes on Twitch stream: ‘I’m not kidding’

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Gabriella Suarez, who has more than 300,000 followers on Twitch, could be seen running off-screen during a Minecraft stream on…

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    World Cup bracket: See who is moving on to the round of 32

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The group stages are well underway, and the stage for the knockout round is starting to set. Here’s which teams…

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    23 homes damaged after house explosion in Cleveland, Ohio suburb

    ByJohn Gerstner

    According to Lt. Mike Perlatti of the Twinsburg Fire Department, crews were initially called to Thursday afternoon for a reported…

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    Supreme Court limits cancer claims on Roundup; Iowa farmers express concern

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Supreme Court has limited the cancer claims linked to Roundup, a move upsetting some Iowa farmers who fear it…

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    When does Team USA play next? See the schedule for the knockout round

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The U.S. team is already performing better in the 2026 tournament than it did in its last World Cup appearance….

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    USMNT loses 3-2 to Turkey in World Cup group finale

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The USMNT had already secured a spot in the knockout round going into the third and final game of the…

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    Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Wednesday evening’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.

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    Rob and Michele Reiner’s son Jake makes first public appearance since his parents’ murders

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Jake Reiner was at the Hollywood Legion Theater for the “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness” premiere — and…

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    New Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The 2025 law raises mandatory driving test age for older drivers.

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    Lee, Whiteside County residents concerned about data center construction

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Lee County Industrial Development Association (LCIDA) advertised a piece of land east of Rock Falls by Highway 30 as…

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    Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center is closing, governor says

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Officials announced a temporary closure of the facility earlier in June, saying hurricane season made it unsafe to keep the…

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