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Davenport's The Diner announces it's closing

Community

Weekend Rundown with WLLR | Oct. 10, 2024

There are many family-friendly events going on this weekend, and we've brought in Dani Howe from WLLR to break it down.
National

McDonald's sues top meat packers for allegedly colluding to inflate the price of beef

McDonald's is suing Tyson, JBS, Cargill and National Beef Packing Company — and their subsidiaries — alleging a price fix on beef, specifically.
Local News

Maid-Rite closed in Moline

A note was posted on the restaurant's door about being closed, recommending people visit another Quad Cities location.
National

Meet first-generation migrants whose American dream supports clean water for school kids in Honduras

Patrick Clapp worked construction long enough to save up and launch a small business selling coffee beans at Soulard Farmer's Market. Now his shops are thriving.
Local News

Happy Joe's closing Galesburg location amidst planned expansion

The restaurant closed its doors for good on Sunday, according to its Facebook page.
Food

What's your favorite cheeseburger in the Quad Cities?

Wednesday is National Cheeseburger Day and News 8 wants to know what local spot has your favorite burger.
National

'I want to keep looking forward': Dinner at Ohio prison celebrates EDWINS program, inmate participants

The five-course meal, the vision of chef Brandon Chrostowski, is believed to be the first served inside the walls of a prison in the state, if not the country.
Dining

New Australian app allows users to rate restaurants based on noise levels

Audiologist Laura Drexler has designed "Ambient Menu," an app that helps match people with restaurants that meet their hearing needs.
Local News

Mulkey's Restaurant in Rock Island stopping dine-in services

The restaurant will continue offering carry-out options, according to a Facebook post.
Regional

SPAM introduces 12th new flavor

The makers of SPAM - Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods - announced it has added a Korean BBQ-flavored variety to its roster of products.
Entertainment

Social media chatter is cooking over new north St. Louis County restaurant's age restrictions

"We're excited to offer a new venue for the older crowd. I'm not worried about the backlash from the age restrictions," the owner said.