Tag Archives: illinois

• News

  Second fatality reported in wreck near Colona

  The motorcycle driver involved in a crash in Colona, Illinois was pronounced dead at the scene by the Henry County Coroner.
• News

  Fire damages neighboring homes on Avenue of the Cities

  Smoke was visible for several blocks as fire damaged two neighboring homes in the 4800 block of Avenue of the Cities in Moline, Illinois.
• Crime

  Man accused of attacking Galesburg cab driver

  A cab driver may have thwarted the advances of a man who tried to attack her in her car.
• Crime

  Illinois man gets 3 years in jail for repeatedly not paying restaurant tab

  An unpaid $70 dinner bill — plus a record of walking out on previous meal bills — has landed an Illinois man in jail for three years.
• News / Viral Video

  Video: Storm chaser captures video of tornadoes near Hanover, Illinois

  A local storm chaser captured video as tornadoes formed June 12, 2013 just south of Hanover, Illinois.
• News / Weather

  NWS says EF2 tornado hit Carroll County

  The National Weather Service survey team says a half-mile-wide EF2 tornado traveled six miles when it damaged trees, buildings and injured one person in Carroll County, Illinois.
• Crime

  Guilty verdict in “huffing” car crash that killed three teens

  A Stark County man has been found guilty of two felonies in a deadly car crash that prosecutors say was caused when he passed out while “huffing” to get high.
• News / Weather

  NWS explains why storms didn’t hit Quad Cities

  The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities says anyone who prepared for Wednesday’s storms was smart, even if the storms didn’t hit your location.
• News / Weather

  Funnel clouds reported in Savanna area

  Carroll County, Illinois authorities said they received many 911 calls reporting funnel clouds on the ground Wednesday evening.
• Education / News

  Mercer County Schools Could Outsource its Buses

  The Mercer County School District could outsource its school bus service. The School Board will vote on the measure in…
• Photo Galleries / Weather

  Photos: June 12 storms in QC area

  Photos from News 8 viewers who saw storms push through the Quad Cities and surrounding areas Wednesday, June 12, 2013.
• News / Weather

  Funnel clouds and hail reported during Wednesday storms

  Funnel clouds were reported Wednesday afternoon, June 12, 2013 as severe thunderstorms moved through several counties in the QC area.