The US DOT has granted a one-and-a-half-year extension to use $177 million in federal funds for the proposed passenger rail line connecting Moline and Chicago.

: At least one firefighter was at the scene in Moline around 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The damage to the stores is significant. 7th Street is still blocked off from 16th Avenue to the alley south

“You can individually make a difference,” Moline Police Chief Darren Gault said in a video, “Without you, this epidemic, which is becoming the number one threat to public safety, cannot be stopped.” People with information can report it anonymously to Crimestoppers here.

Police are asking for the community's help in addressing juvenile crime after a series of crimes such as car thefts, including one where a 4-year-old was still in the car.

The Quad Cities Chamber held a legislative forum on Friday featuring Illinois state representatives and senators from the area.

Quad-Cities school leaders are sharing their support for a statewide public education advocacy framework and blueprint for Illinois schools.

Wendt is the oldest funeral home in Illinois, as well as the fifth-oldest in the entire country, and the business has remained family-owned for more than 150 years. The home's current director said the key to their longevity has been adapting to the changing times.

President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office for a second time on Monday. Which Illinois representatives will be attending?

Illinois is taking farming equipment powerhouse Deere & Co. to court, claiming unfair practices by the business are causing farmers to have to pay more.

Others receiving votes: 11, Casey-Westfield 17. 12, Dieterich 15. 13, Edinburg 7. 14, Winchester-West Central 7. 15, Bluford Webber 5. 16, South Beloit 4. 17, Princeville 3. 18, Mounds Meridian 3. 19, Hinckley-Big Rock 2. 20, Dakota 2. 21, Okaw Valley 1.

In a quiet week, Hinsdale Central moves into the Top 10 of this week's Top 25 Illinois Boys High School Basketball State Rankings and Centralia joins the rankings. Records through Jan. 15 Previous ranking: 1 Last week: Def.

The Patriots surged past the Jaguars in the fourth quarter of the nonconference boys basketball game. “That's a special group of kids," coach Jay Blossom said. "I'm just fortunate I get to coach them.”