A tornado watch is in effect until 3 a.m. in Carroll County, where a twister touched down a mile east of Argo Fay, which is 10.5 miles south-southest of Mount Carroll. The watch also is in effect in nearby Lee, Ogle, Whiteside and Bureau counties, the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities repo
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A tornado watch is in effect until 3 a.m. in Carroll County, where a twister touched down a mile east of Argo Fay, which is 10.5 miles south-southest of Mount Carroll. The wat
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CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois now has tougher penalties for those who use social media to organize violent "flash mobs" like those that have occurred on Chicago's Michigan Avenue an
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CHICAGO (AP) — Some lucky winners of the Illinois Lottery weren't so lucky when they went to cash their checks.Lottery spokesman Mike Lang says checks to eight recent winners
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FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Officials described a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut, sa
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The Annual Lincoln Highway Car Show is Saturday, May 18 in downtown Franklin Grove. There will 3 D Sound Music, vendors including food, a 50/50 drawing and of course, beautiful cars and awards. ... Read More »
Have you ever heard the riddle that asks “Which is heavier, a pound of feathers or a pound of gold?” My question is, which one takes up more space? Consider your body. While a
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I want to say a great big thank you to everyone who helped to make the Raise the Woof event to benefit Happy Tails Animal Shelter on May 3 a huge success. Days Inn was very ge
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An article on May 8, “Main Street asks city for $33K” needs clarification. I agree with Commissioner Considine that Dixon Main Street plays a vital role in downtown developmen
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CLINTON, Iowa – Kristin R. Phillips, 55, of Clinton, Iowa, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at her home. She was a waitress at several area restaurants.Kristen was born Aug. 29, 1
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Last week, Sterling Alderwoman Amy Viering attended her last meeting as a city official. She gave the usual praise one hears at such departures. But one compliment stuck out. At the end of her speech, she turned to City Administrator Scott Shumard and said, "You're awesome."
