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More Layoffs At John Deere

Manufacturers Caterpillar and John Deere are laying off workers. Moline-based John Deere laid off 170 employees this week, following hundreds more layoffs in the Quad Cities area the past few months. Caterpillar officials confirmed that the company implemented a one-week layoff for employees in ...
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Leatherneck Men’s Soccer Earns League Academic Honors

The Western Illinois men's soccer program was honored by the Summit League this week for their efforts in the classroom during the 2023-24 academic year. The Leathernecks had five student-athletes named to the Commissioner's List of Academic Achievement for the 2023-24 academic year. Those student-athletes are Jimmy ...
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Rep. Fritts Announces August Summer Tour Events

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has officially announced his 2024 Summer Tour scheduled events for August. The tour consists of traveling office hours and coffee & conversation events from June 5th to August 30th. Coffee & conversation events will all be held at locally-owned coffee ...
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) Welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington and reiterated his support for Israel – one of America’s strongest allies, as the prime minister was in town to address a joint session of Congress as hundreds of ...
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REVEREND DR. C.T. VIVIAN TO BE HONORED DURING 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivan will be honored on Tuesday, July 30th, with a proclamation, the opening reception for an exhibit of art from Rev. Vivian’s personal collection, and a celebration program to commemorate what would have been the Macomb resident’s 100th birthday. Members of ...
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MDH Announces 2024-2025 Health Career Scholarship Award Winners

 McDonough District Hospital and the MDH Auxiliary are pleased to announce the 2024-2025 scholarship award winners. The Auxiliary Scholarship Fund and the MDH Foundation offer assistance to individuals pursuing a career or continuing their education in a healthcare-related field. This year nearly $28,000 was awarded in ...
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Whiteside County Fair is Coming Up Fast

The Whiteside County Fair office will be open for business beginning Monday, August 5th, for the entire week prior to the 153rd annual Whiteside County Fair which kicks off Tuesday, August 13th. The office of the secretary and treasurer are in the building near the ...
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Leatherneck Football to Host Women’s Football Event

The Western Illinois University Football program is hosting a Women's Football Night on Friday, August 9th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Women are encouraged to come together and support Leatherneck football and experience the thrill of the game. The night will start in Western ...
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Macomb Police Moves Forward with Internal Investigation into March 16th Use of Deadly Force

Chief Jeff Hamer acknowledges State’s Attorney Matt Kwacala’s thorough review of the deadly force incident that occurred on March 16th, 2024 in Macomb. The Macomb Police Department’s internal investigation is underway. This process determines if the incident was within department policy, outside department policy, or ...
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Shooting in Sterling Remains Under Investigation

A little before 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23rd, Sterling police were informed about a shooting near the intersection of 13th Avenue and East 5th Street, by Sterling First Church of the Nazarene. First responders found two men who were shot. Police say they were passengers ...
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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifting into U.S.

Smoke from several wildfires burning in the western U.S. and Canada is now drifting across Illinois. Light smoke combined with unhealthy ozone concentrations is creating unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups, especially in northern Illinois. So far, this year’s fires are a fraction of ...
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Rep. Fritts Honors Kelly’s in Sterling

For his July 2024 local business highlight, State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) chose to highlight Kelly’s in Sterling. Rep. Fritts spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “This month, I chose to ...
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