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Opening date announced for The Landing Ice Rink in Bettendorf

Community

Weekend Rundown with WLLR | Nov. 14, 2024

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

3 Things to Know | Quad Cities morning headlines for Nov. 13, 2024

Geneseo city council has approved plans for a potential solar energy farm, and Miller-Meeks's campaign claims it won the election despite results being uncalled.
Travel

Route 66 is turning 100! Illinois State Museum looking for stories from along historic route to celebrate

To celebrate its centennial birthday, historians want to record oral histories from those who worked, traveled or lived along the Mother Road in Illinois.
Travel

Illinois State Museum looking for stories to celebrate Route 66's 100th birthday

The historic road will turn 100 in 2026. To celebrate, the museum is looking for personal experiences from people who have used the original Route 66 in Illinois.
Community

Weekend Rundown with WLLR | Oct. 31, 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

Flame throwers add an extra touch for this California neighborhood's Halloween show

This is a neighborhood Halloween light show like no other.
Community

Weekend Rundown with WLLR | Oct. 17, 2024

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

Selmi's Greenhouse & Family Farm in Rock Falls is preparing for the fall season

Melinda Jones with the Rock Falls tourism office meets up with News 8's Andrew Stutzke to discuss some of the fall events at Selmi's Greenhouse and Family Farm.
Community

Weekend Rundown with WLLR | Oct. 3, 2024

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

Learning from the Bishop Hill Heritage Association about their Ag Days festival

News 8's Andrew Stutzke is live from Bishop Hill in Illinois learning more about their fall festival from colony historian Todd Dedecker.
Regional

Bishop Hill community gearing up for annual 'Earth Works Day'

The annual "Jordbruksdagarna" is an agriculture festival celebrating the farmer's work throughout the year ending with the fall harvest.