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Where to go for a Thanksgiving meal in the Quad Cities area

Holidays

Don't feed your pets these foods during Thanksgiving

For most, meal prep is underway for the Thanksgiving holiday. It's a day devoted to gratitude and sharing—except when it comes to your beloved four-legged friends.
Community

3 Things to Know | Quad Cities morning headlines for Nov. 22, 2024

A Quad Cities tradition is coming back to downtown Davenport as the Festival of Trees kicks off Saturday, and the MLK Center is giving away meals for Thanksgiving.
Food

USDA announces recall for ground been from Wolverine Packing Company

So far 15 people in Minnesota have been sick after consuming meat contaminated by E. coli.
National

More than 167,000 lbs of ground beef recalled due to E. coli

The recalled ground beef was shipped to "restaurant locations nationwide," according to U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Local News

Mr. Thanksgiving's holiday dinner to be held at Mercado on Fifth in Moline

Despite initially planning to cancel, a QC Thanksgiving tradition will live on with Mr. Thanksgiving at Mercado on Fifth.
Brewed

What's Brewing? | Wake Brewing introduces their new Kentucky Goblin bourbon stout

Debbie Davis from Wake Brewing stopped by News 8 studios to talk about everything they'll have on offer ahead of Black Friday.
Health

Health leaders continue to investigate deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots

So far, there have been 39 confirmed cases of people getting sick across 18 states.
Holidays

Retailers across the US compete to bring Thanksgiving meals to consumers

While some pre-made holiday meal bundles can help families, financial experts say mixing name-brand and store-brand foods can help consumers save more.
Food

McDonald's iconic McRib sandwich is back for the holidays

For a limited time, the restaurant is also releasing half-gallon jugs of the McRib's signature sauce for fans who can't get enough of its flavor.
State

QC senior meal services in need of funding: How a state bill proposed in Illinois could help

The Rock Island County Senior Center said their meal program's waitlist is 117 people long.
Community

Senior meal services in need of funding: How an Illinois lawmaker is responding

The Rock Island County Senior Center said their meal program waitlist is 117 people long.