Buddhist monks persist in peace walk from Texas to DC as thousands follow on social media December 30, 2025 The group’s trek across much of the U.S. has amassed a huge audience on social media, with more than 400,000…
Protestors gather at Rock Island CBS affiliate in response to pulled ’60 Minutes’ segment December 30, 2025 No one at the local station had a role in CBS’s decision not to air the segment. Protestors are boycotting…
YWCA Quad Cities to host paws-only swim for dogs December 30, 2025 The Rock Island pool will be open exclusively to dogs on Sunday, Jan. 4 from 2-4 p.m. The cost is…
New Illinois laws: education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom December 30, 2025 Measures that provide legal protections for students, guidelines for schools take effect on Jan. 1.
Workers in 19 states will see minimum wage increase on New Year’s Day 2026 December 30, 2025 The wage increases will mean more money in the pockets of an estimated 8.3 million Americans.
Ticks named 2025 Pest of the Year as ER visits surge December 30, 2025 The National Pest Management Association also named bedbugs as the ‘Buzziest’ pest of 2025. Here are some tips to stay…