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  • Does a city rule really protect you from door-to-door scams?

    It's not just annoying, it can be dangerous but traveling salespeople have the right to do business in the Quad Cities. Each of the cities requires a license for anyone hoping to sell their wares door-to-door and leader's say that's at least one line of protection. 8 On Your Side Reporter Chris... more

  • Consider this before buying a gift certificate

    In a matter of hours, shoppers will hustle into stores for those "Black Friday" deals but for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list a gift certificate may be the answer. 8 On Your Side Reporter Chris Williams explains why that choice ought to come with a warning label more

  • Vigil held for injured infant Video

    Stephanie Kloppenborg sits and watches her two-month-old son, Chase, fight for his life Wednesday night in an Iowa City hospital. A vigil was held around 6 p.m. in Bettendorf - around the same time he was taken off of life support. more

  • No complaining in Galesburg... Video

    It's that time of the year to think about why we are thankful, but sometimes, the complaints can slip in too. That's why the city of Galesburg is trying something new before Thanksgiving Day. Wednesday was "No Complaint Day." more

  • Clinton authorities step up awareness after assaults

    There's a renewed call for information and awareness around the Clinton-Fulton area. That's after a series of sexual assaults and armed home break-ins. Police say there were four incidents during the past week. more

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