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3 hrs ago | Bureau County Republican

Circa a 21 seeking local children to perform in upcoming performance

The Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island will present an audience favorite, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Jan.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

KWQC-TV Davenport

Speed Limits Under Debate

How fast is too fast on a windy road? That is up for debate when it comes to Turkey Hollow Road in Rock Island County.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

WQAD

Rock Island Kiwanis contribute Coats for Kids

With the holiday season just around the corner, demand for essential items like food and clothing could be greater than ever.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

KWQC-TV Davenport

Hundreds Line-Up For Heating Help

By 8:00 a.m., the line stretched more than half a block outside Project Now in Rock Island.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Questions benefit of new district

How many property owners realize there is a new taxing authority in Carroll County? It's called the Upper Mississippi River International Port District sponsored in the Legislature by Sen.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

WHBF-TV Rock Island

Police Look for Robbery Suspect

A creative criminal uses an unusual weapon to rob a Family Dollar Store. Rock Island Police say the man went into the 11th street location just before close Thursday night, carrying a power tool and wearing a mask.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

Home Channel News

Ace sued by ex-members

A small group of former Ace Hardware dealers who opened new stores in 2006 and 2007 have filed a suit against their former co-op, claiming they were misled over what to expect in revenues during the first year of business.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

KWQC-TV Davenport

Rock Island Teen Helps Sick Children

A teen who has battled health problems of his own is giving back to the hospital that helped him recover.

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

Some Velvet Blog

Lissie - This Girl Can Sing

Major new female voice of the year to knock my socks off is Rock Island, Illinois' Lissie .

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

Suburban Chicago News

Officials investigate how freight train rolled out, derailed

Union Pacific railroad officials are investigating how a line of eight unmanned freight locomotives rolled out of a Near South Side railyard this morning, causing a derailment near Chinatown that delayed or canceled Amtrak and Metra trains.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

WQAD

H1N1 vaccine available in Rock Island County

The Rock Island County Health Department says it received a portion of its initial order for the H1N1 vaccine .

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

WHBF-TV Rock Island

Fire Destroys Rock Island Home

A fire ripps through a Rock Island home Tuesday afternoon, causing over $38,000 in damage.

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

WQAD

State and Federal officials can't explain why Rock Island County vaccine shipment hasn't arrived

Tonight there's growing frustration in communities who've not received H1N1 vaccinations despite being hit by H1N1 cases.

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Sun Oct 18, 2009

Digtriad.com Piedmont Triad, Winston-...

Purcell: "They're Taking Very Good Care Of Me"

Last month, we told you about Sharon Purcell. Purcell weighed 623 pounds, and had been turned down by hundreds of rehab centers because she was too large.

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Fri Oct 16, 2009

CBS4

Fright Night In 3-D

Thursday October 29th Fright Night In 3-D CBS4 is proud to support Fright Night in the District of Rock Island Fright Night will be held Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The District.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

CBS4

WHBF-TV Public Inspection File

This Report has been prepared on behalf of the Stations Employment Unit that is comprised of the following station: WHBF-TV, Rock Island, IL and is required to be placed in the public inspection files of these station, and posted on their web site.

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WOC-AM Davenport

Rock Island man dies in car wreck

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY CORONER BRIAN GUSTAFSON SAYS AN AUTOPSY SHOWS 53-YEAR OLD CHARLES JOHANN SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AROUND 6:15 ON 31ST AVENUE NEAR 25TH STREET.

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Mon Oct 12, 2009

Bureau County Republican

Circa '21 fundraiser

Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island has announced a special benefit performance of “Mid-Life the Crisis Musical” on Oct.

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Sat Oct 10, 2009

Telegraph Herald

Eighth-graders grab a wrench

More than 550 eighth-grade students got their hands dirty this week at the fifth annual Construction Industry Career Expo.

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Thu Oct 08, 2009

The Daily Gazette

Hare talks health care at annual luncheon

MOLINE – Although U.S. Rep. Phil Hare, D-Rock Island, prefers a public option for health care, not having one is not a deal-breaker, the second-term congressman told a group of reporters at an annual media luncheon.

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