01 Sep 2017

Hurricane Harvey Relief and News - August 31st

By Various sources

Illinois National Guard to Aid in Hurricane Relief

01 Sep 2017

Daniel Biss Statement on SB 1947

By Biss 4 IL

Chicago - Daniel Biss released the following statement after voting against school vouchers.

"Today, Bruce Rauner used a school funding crisis he created to get even more tax breaks for millionaires and fund private schools with taxpayer dollars. Middle class parents like me are fed up with footing the bill for rich people's tax cuts.

01 Sep 2017

Primitive camping sites still available for Labor Day weekend at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve

By Michael Corsiglia

ILLINOIS CITY, Ill. (Aug. 29, 2017) – Rangers at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve in Illinois City, Ill., are encouraging the community to close out summer by spending Labor Day weekend camping and enjoying the outdoors. 

While camping pads with water and electrical hookups have already sold out, primitive campsites are still available.

01 Sep 2017

Illiniwek Forest Preserve to host Tipi Gathering Sept. 29-30

By Brianna Aust

HAMPTON, Ill. (Aug. 29, 2017) – A group of seven tipis will be on display at Illiniwek Forest Preserve Sept. 29 and 30 for a Tipi Gathering designed to provide a glimpse at life of the great plains Native American culture.

The free, educational event will feature music, storytelling, drum circles and dancing. The tipis will also be available for the public to tour.

01 Sep 2017

Update Rock Island 8/29/2017

By Chris Castelein

Update Rock Island is a segment at City Council meetings given by Mayor Mike Thoms focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube.

01 Sep 2017

Soybeans Hit the Road in New Goodyear Tires

By Heather Manhardt
Checkoff helps bring innovative soy-based tire to market
01 Sep 2017

JUSTIN MOORE ANNOUNCES 'HELL ON A HIGHWAY TOUR' COMING TO MOLINE!

By Lindsey Lobur
Chart-Topping Newcomer Dylan Scott  Set to Open the Show
 
Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the iWireless Center  
On Sale Friday, Sept. 8 at 10am!
  
01 Sep 2017

Gov. Reynolds announces appointments to medical cannabidiol board

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced eight appointments Wednesday to the nine member medical cannabidiol board.

The following appointments are effective Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, are unpaid and are not subject to Senate confirmation:

Medical Cannabidiol Board

Pediatrician: Dr. Ken Cheyne, Clive

Psychiatrist: Dr. Jill Liesveld, Coralville

Law Enforcement: Mike McKelvey, Mason City

Family Medicine: Dr. Lonny Miller, Creston

31 Aug 2017

Daniel Biss Concludes “Road Forward” State Tour

By Biss 4 IL

Champaign, IL – Daniel Biss concluded The Road Forward State Tour on Sunday. After traveling over two thousand miles, hosting and attending more than thirty events, and receiving six endorsements from elected officials, Daniel completes the tour with deepened relationships in communities across the state and a growing movement of supporters committed to building an Illinois that works for the rest of us.

31 Aug 2017

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa

By FEMA News Desk

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Iowa to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from July 19 to 23, 2017.

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