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How to vote early or by mail in Rock Island County for the February primary
Residents can also vote early in person at the County Clerk’s Office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. up until Feb. 24 Monday through ...
Wildfire at forest preserve near Tinley Park under investigation, officials say
A wildfire at Bobolink Meadow, part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Bartel Grasslands complex near Tinley Park, ...
Brush fire in south Chicago suburbs propelled by strong winds, dry conditions
Investigators said the fire Monday night was started by a person, but it was not clear if the fire was intentional or an ...
Heightened Fire Danger in Northern Illinois Due to Winds, Mild Temps
The combination of strong winds, dry conditions, and warm temperatures increases the risk of wildfires, particularly in ...
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Fire at Cook County forest preserve under investigation
A two-alarm fire occurred in a Cook County forest preserve, starting after 6 p.m. The fire is 100% contained, though the ...
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Brush fire breaks out amid string winds in Tinley Park, Illinois
Investigators said the fire Monday night was started by a person, but it was not clear if the fire was intentional or an ...
Quad-City Times7d
As the temperatures fell, emergency shelter in Rock Island saw increasing attendance
The Lift NOW emergency shelter was assembled last week — just in time for last weekend's dangerously cold temperatures.
Copper thefts impact railroad restoration in Silvis
The number of copper thefts in the Quad Cities has skyrocketed over the past few years, impacting everything from farms to ...
Central Illinois Proud13d
Los Angeles fires have scorched largest urban area in California in at least 40 years
Two wildfires still burning in Los Angeles have torched more urban area than any other fire in the state since at least the ...
USA Today14d
Taylor Swift donates to 10 organizations assisting in LA wildfire relief
Taylor Swift shared on her Instagram story that she has donated to 10 organizations in the Los Angeles area, which is experiencing widespread wildfire devastation. "The fires in California have ...
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COVID-era public health chief fined $150K for ethics violation
(Capitol News Illinois) - Former Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who led state health policy during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, will pay a $150,000 ...