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Knox College Prairie Promise Provides Illinois Students Tuition-Free Program | Prairie Communications, LLC Knox College recently announced enhancements to their Prairie Promise comprehensive aid  program, effective for the incoming fall 2026

Knox College Prairie Promise Provides Illinois Students Tuition-Free Program

WIU enrollment faces another declining year; Quad-Cities campus sees a significant drop Western Illinois University saw a decline in overall enrollment and had the worst first to second year retention rate among Illinois public universities.

WIU enrollment faces another declining year; Quad-Cities campus sees a significant drop

What channel is Bears vs. Steelers on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 12 NFL game It's Chicago Bears vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12 of the NFL season. Here is TV, streaming and betting info on the game in Chicago, Illinois.

What channel is Bears vs. Steelers on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 12 NFL game

Festival of Trees Holiday Parade brings holiday cheer to Davenport Thousands turned out to take in the largest helium balloon parade in the Midwest as traveled through downtown Davenport. The Festival of Trees Holiday Parade is hosted by Quad City Arts. This year&…

Festival of Trees Holiday Parade brings holiday cheer to Davenport

IHSA football brackets: Schedule, matchups for 2025 state championships See who advanced to championship games of the Illinois state high school football playoffs. IHSA title games are Nov. 28 and 29 in Normal, Illinois.

IHSA football brackets: Schedule, matchups for 2025 state championships

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IHSA football scores | Top playoff performers in Illinois state semifinals Players across Illinois had some of the best performances from the semifinals of the IHSA high school football playoffs.

IHSA football scores | Top playoff performers in Illinois state semifinals

Skechers members save 30% on holiday gifts, free to join Find the best holiday gifts from Skechers. From stylish sneakers and cozy slippers to festive apparel, this guide has Skechers picks for everyone.

Skechers members save 30% on holiday gifts, free to join

Balsam Hill Black Friday deals with up to 50% on Christmas trees Shop Balsam Hill Black Friday deals now—premium artificial trees, wreaths and mantle decor up to 50% off with free shipping on orders over $350.

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Illinois football vs. Wisconsin live updates: Start time, TV channel for Week 13 game The Illinois Fighting Illini travel to face the Wisconsin Badgers in a Week 13 college football game. Follow live updates.

Illinois football vs. Wisconsin live updates: Start time, TV channel for Week 13 game

Save up to $250 on Audien hearing aids at this Black Friday sale Shop Audien Hearing Black Friday deals now—Ion Pro 2 and Atom X hearing aids are up to $250 off with free consultations.

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Galesburg Police: Drivers sustain severe injuries On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 9:17 a.m, the Galesburg Police Department responded to South Lake Storey Road in reference to a two-vehicle accident involving injuries, a press release says. It …

Galesburg Police: Drivers sustain severe injuries

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IHSA football bracket: 2025 Illinois state playoffs semifinal scores Check out all the scores from Saturday's semifinal games in the 2025 Illinois state football playoffs for the IHSA.

IHSA football bracket: 2025 Illinois state playoffs semifinal scores

Shop must-have Black Friday shoe sales from Hoka, Allbirds, Nike You can score big savings on some of the top shoe brands like Hoka, Allbirds for Black Friday. Here's a full compilation of deals to shop now.

Shop must-have Black Friday shoe sales from Hoka, Allbirds, Nike

This luxurious cashmere wool scarf is 70% off for Black Friday 2025 Snag the Lavisha Cashmere-Blend Shawl at just $15 with this Black Friday deal. It is a cozy and stylish holiday gift for anyone on your list.

This luxurious cashmere wool scarf is 70% off for Black Friday 2025

The Bonobos Everyday Shirt is marked down to just $29 for Black Friday Gift the luxe men's Bonobos Everyday Shirt for less than $30 when it normally retails for $89 just in time for the holiday season.

The Bonobos Everyday Shirt is marked down to just $29 for Black Friday

QC parents say adoption completed their families Some parents in Rock Island say their families were completed, as eight kids were officially adopted. With more than 16,000 kids currently in the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Fam…

QC parents say adoption completed their families

Illinois football bowl projections 2025: Where are Illini entering Wisconsin matchup? Here are the latest 2025 bowl projections for Illinois football heading into the crucial last two weeks of the season.

Illinois football bowl projections 2025: Where are Illini entering Wisconsin matchup?

What channel is Illinois vs. Wisconsin on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 13 What channel is Illinois Fighting Illini football vs Wisconsin Badgers on today? How to watch, time, TV schedule, streaming info and game predictions.

What channel is Illinois vs. Wisconsin on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 13

Mega Millions numbers last night in Nov. 21 drawing jackpot: Anyone win Mega Millions? Results Did anyone win the Mega Millions drawing last night, Nov. 21, 2025? Friday's winning Mega Millions numbers and lottery results for $60 million jackpot

Mega Millions numbers last night in Nov. 21 drawing jackpot: Anyone win Mega Millions? Results

Eldridge woman given probation after thefts from father An Eldridge woman was ordered to serve five years of probation after police say she stole thousands from her father. Cassandra Crafton, 34, appeared Friday in Scott County Court with her attorney, …

Eldridge woman given probation after thefts from father

Remodeled Gas Spot opens on Rockingham Road, Davenport InConvenience Inc. has announced the completion of its first Gas Spot remodel in Davenport at 3129 Rockingham Road, Davenport, a news release says. The location has been remodeled to feature a mode…

Remodeled Gas Spot opens on Rockingham Road, Davenport

Heavy law enforcement presence at scene in Henry County A heavy law enforcement presence was at a rural home in the 10000 block of Cambridge on Friday night. Shortly before 7 p.m., Our Quad Cities News crew saw at least five Henry County cars at the sce…

Heavy law enforcement presence at scene in Henry County

Fareway set to open new store in Coal Valley For nearly 15 years, the village of Coal Valley and surrounding townships have had to drive to Moline to get their weeks’ worth of groceries. Friday marked the beginning of construction on a …

Fareway set to open new store in Coal Valley

Mega Millions winning numbers for Nov. 21 drawing: $60 million jackpot Did you play Mega Millions? Check your winning numbers for the lottery drawing on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 at 11 p.m. ET.

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315,000 lights and 3+ miles of extension cords – Winter Lights is officially open at Quad City Botanical Center! It’s the 9th year for Winter Lights at Quad City Botanical Center! And as of 6 p.m. Friday the extravaganza is officially underway for 2025! This is the largest fundraiser of the year for QCB…

315,000 lights and 3+ miles of extension cords - Winter Lights is officially open at Quad City Botanical Center!

Bettendorf The Landing Ice Rink opening date and hours The City of Bettendorf will be opening The Landing Ice Rink (2255 Middle Road) for its second season on Friday, December 5th with weather permitting. Admission for adults will be $5 for youth and a…

Bettendorf The Landing Ice Rink opening date and hours

Save $100 on PlayStation 5 NBA 2K26 bundle this Black Friday Get the PlayStation 5 NBA 2K26 Bundle for the lowest price of the year. Includes PS5 console, NBA 2K26 digital voucher and DualSense controller.

Save $100 on PlayStation 5 NBA 2K26 bundle this Black Friday

This week’s drought monitor for the Quad Cities In terms of rainfall this week has been better than most for the past several weeks with some rain from Monday and Tuesday. As a result, when we received our updated drought monitor yesterday after…

This week's drought monitor for the Quad Cities