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Where is the cheapest gas in the Quad Cities?

Here's where you can find the cheapest gas in the Quad Cities area, information provided by GasBuddy.com.
Events

Road closure information ahead of Quad Cities marathon this weekend

With the big race coming up this weekend, there are plenty of road closures residents should be aware of if they plan to travel.
Traffic

Traffic alert: Closures for 26th Quad Cities Marathon

There's not a lot of road closures for the marathon, but there are some, including trail closures, people will want to be aware of.
Bridges

BridgePointe Camera, I-74 Bridge live

The BridgePointe Camera, nestled in downtown Moline, Illinois, shows a high-res view of the newly opened Interstate 74 Bridge as well as traffic heading between Iowa and Illinois.
Community

3 Things to Know | Quad Cities morning headlines for Sept. 21, 2023

John Deere is laying off 225 workers from their East Moline facility, and road closures are expected for Bettendorf Homecoming parade.
Community

Bettendorf schools holding annual Homecoming parade Thursday evening

18th Street in Bettendorf will be closed between 5:45 to 7 p.m. for the Bettendorf High School Homecoming parade.
Bridges

Repairs underway for Cleveland Rd. overpass in Colona, Illinois

The beams holding the bridge were damaged back in January after a crane got stuck. Lane closures can be expected, and work will finish in about mid-October.
Bridges

Damaged bridge beams getting replaced in section of I-80 in Illinois

Starting Sept. 21, Illinois DOT workers will be on-site replacing damaged portions of the I-80 bridge at the Colona interchange in Henry County.
National

Actions from Georgia police, good samaritans saves life of teenager

What started as a traffic stop for speeding turned into a race against time. Georgia officers and bystanders lifting a two-ton car to save a 19-year-old.
Community

3 Things to Know | Quad Cities afternoon headlines for Sept. 18, 2023

Illinois is ending the option for cash bail this week, and state museums are repatriating artifacts to native communities. More news coverage is on our website.
Infrastructure

3 Things to Know | Quad Cities morning headlines for Sept. 18, 2023

The Avenue of the Cities will have road crews repainting road stripes, and a bridge in Joslin will be closed for repairs. Also cash bail in Illinois ends this week.