As US brings home large numbers of jailed Americans, some families are still waiting for their turn
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As US brings home large numbers of jailed Americans, some families are still waiting for their turn

WASHINGTON (AP) — By any standard, the past 18 months have been remarkable for getting wrongfully detained Americans home. There were major swaps with adv...

Published: Jul 30, 2026

North Scott Rotary seeks grant applicants
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North Scott Rotary seeks grant applicants

The North Scott Rotary Community Needs Committee has $15,000 in funds to grant, according to a news release. Grants will be accepted until March 15 from a...

Published: Jul 30, 2026

St. Ambrose Men's Basketball wins 104-62 Coach Ray Shovlain wins #650.
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St. Ambrose Men's Basketball wins 104-62 Coach Ray Shovlain wins #650.

The St. Ambrose Fighting Bees came up with a 104-62 win over Emmaus Bible College and with the win SAU Head Coach Ray Shovlain picked up win number 650.

Published: Jul 30, 2026

Huge, luxurious Havencrest Castle in Savanna is subject of new WQPT documentary, to air in December
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Huge, luxurious Havencrest Castle in Savanna is subject of new WQPT documentary, to air in December

They say a man’s home is his castle, and that is literally true of Havencrest Castle in Savanna, Ill., 53 miles north of Moline. The historic house – firs...

Published: Jul 30, 2026

So many sanctions on Russia. How much impact do they really have?
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So many sanctions on Russia. How much impact do they really have?

WASHINGTON (AP) — So many sanctions. Once again, the United States, United Kingdom and European Union are hitting Russia with a new wave of sanctions over...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Hurricane, shooting test DeSantis leadership as he trades the campaign trail for crisis management
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Hurricane, shooting test DeSantis leadership as he trades the campaign trail for crisis management

First a shooting, then a storm. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a one-two punch testing his leadership at a critical moment for his presidential campa...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

What are Missouri's and Illinois' Top 5 favorite Christmas movies?
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What are Missouri's and Illinois' Top 5 favorite Christmas movies?

There’s a good chance you’ll sit down to watch a Christmas movie with family members or friends sometime soon. Almost everyone has a favorite, but choosin...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

California pummeled by first of back-to-back atmospheric rivers as ‘Pineapple Express’ sweeps state
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California pummeled by first of back-to-back atmospheric rivers as ‘Pineapple Express’ sweeps state

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Heavy rain flooded California roadways and much-needed snow piled up in the mountains as the first of back-to-back atmospheric rivers p...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Jets add backup QB Tyrod Taylor, keep K Greg Zuerlein and add O-line, D-line help, AP sources say
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Jets add backup QB Tyrod Taylor, keep K Greg Zuerlein and add O-line, D-line help, AP sources say

The New York Jets got a veteran backup for Aaron Rodgers — and added some protection on their offensive line. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor agreed to terms on ...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

All-female pilot team makes Super Bowl flyover history
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All-female pilot team makes Super Bowl flyover history

Sunday’s Super Bowl was the first to feature an all-female team of pilots in the annual pregame flyover. The historic first celebrates 50 years of women a...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

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