QuadCityDailyNews.com Newshttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news20 Latest News Articles2013-05-19T06:08:33ZDepression May Double Stroke Risk Among Middle-Aged Women New research suggests middle-aged women may double their risk for a stroke if they're depressed. Study author Caroline Jackson of the University of Queensland in Australia, says doctors need to recognize the serious nature of poor mental ...2013-05-19T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=78025QC Crimestoppers to Host Kids Fishing Rodeo June 1st Crimestoppers of the Quad Cities will host a Fishing Rodeo for kids under the age of 15 Saturday, June 1st. In a partnership with the Moline Conservation Club, Crimestoppers will take over the Riverside Park Lagoon in Moline from 8 Am to 12 Noon on J...2013-05-19T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=78024Saturday Powerball Game Winning Ticket Sold Somebody in Florida is holding a Powerball ticket worth nearly 600-million dollars. The jackpot soared to 590-million dollars ahead of last night's drawing. David Bishop of the Florida Lottery says the agency encourages the winn...2013-05-19T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=78022Illinois Lottery Bounces Checks To Winners The Illinois Lottery says an employee error was responsible for a recent issue where eight winners had their checks from the lottery bounce due to insufficient funds. The eight checks, all sent from the Lottery on May 1st, totalled just under t...2013-05-19T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=78016Quinn Signs "Flash Mob" Bill Into Law Governor Pat Quinn says the state doesn't want anyone using social media to harrass or threaten others. With that in mind, the governor signed into law a bill that makes those who use social networks such as Facebook or Twitter to form flash mo...2013-05-19T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=78015Despite Controversies, Obama's Approval Rating Holds Steady President Obama's approval rating is holding steady, despite several controversies swirling around his administration. A CNN/ORC International survey released Sunday shows 53 percent of Americans approve of the job the president is doing....2013-05-19T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=78014Tonight's Powerball NumbersThe numbers for this weekend's huge Powerball drawing are out. They are 10-13-14-22-52 with the Powerball of 11 . This weeks jackpot is an estimated 600-million dollars with a cash option worth nearly 377-million dollars. 2013-05-18T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=77974Bettendorf to Begin Construction of New Concrete Trail Beginning Monday June 3rd and continuing through September the Northbound outside lane of Devils Glen Road in Bettendorf will be closed to traffic in various spots. The closures are due to the construction of a new ten foot wide concrete trail along ...2013-05-18T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=77952Powerball Jackpot Soars To 600-MillionPowerball fever is running high in Illinois. The Powerball jackpot continues to swell to a new high for the lottery game. An estimated 600-million dollars will be on the line for tonight's drawing. That would be the second-largest i...2013-05-18T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=77928Red Cross of the Quad Cities Aiding Two Families Displaced by Fire in Rock IslandThe Red Cross of the Quad Cities is aiding multiple families following a fire late Friday night in Rock Island. The fire in the 1000 block of 20th street in Rock Island happened around 10 pm and displaced two families from there homes. If you would l...2013-05-18T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=77927Mid Morning in the Cities The Walldogs Coming to Kewanee The Walldogs are bringing their unique brand of art and community fellowship to Kewanee July 10th through the 14th. The event will find nearly 200 artists converging on the city of Kewanee to literally paint the town. Scott 'Cornbred' Lindley was Sea...2013-05-18T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=77920Ratt, Sebastian Bach and More Bringing 80's Rock Back to the Quad Cities80's rockers Ratt are plotting a return to fortune and their path will bring them through the I Wireless Center on Friday, August 16th. Lead singer Steven Pearcy recently released an auto-biography called "Sex, Drugs, and Ratt & Roll: My Life in ...2013-05-17T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=77864QC Blackhawk College Student Honored with Illinois Service Award Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White and Executive Director of the Illinois Press Association Dennis DeRossett honored the winners of the 2013 Spotlight on Literacy Awards during a ceremony at the Illinois State Library in Springfield.&...Scott Mighell 2013-05-17T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=77841Performers Announced for 6th Annual QC Pridefest Funktastic Five and Wicked Liz and the Bellyswirls will headline events at the 6th Annual QC Pridefest Saturday, June 1st and Sunday June 2nd. Two of the Quad Cities most celebrated local bands, Funktastic Five and Wicked Liz and the Bellyswirls will...2013-05-17T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=77828Powerball Nearing Record Powerball tickets will be selling briskly all over the Quad Cities today and tomorrow. Lottery officials say the jackpot has been increased to 550-million dollars for Saturday night's drawing, and that number is expected to increase at least on...2013-05-17T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=77759Debit Card Scam Hits Illinois Officials are urging Quad Cities residents not to give their personal information out over the phone. The warning comes after more than 100 people in southern and central Illinois got scammed over the weekend. The victims apparently recei...2013-05-17T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=77757Gun Bill Clears Committee in Illinois Legislature A new gun bill has cleared a Senate committee but opponents argue it's one of the most restrictive options on the table. The proposal gives local police the power to reject a person's application. Plus, it allows home-rule communiti...2013-05-17T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=77755Harkin Pleased With Farm Bill Progress Senator Tom Harkin says he's hopeful Congress can pass a new five-year Farm Bill in the coming weeks. In his weekly conference call with reporters, Iowa's senior U.S. Senator said there are a lot of things to like in the Senate bill from the ex...2013-05-17T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=77754The Walldogs are Coming to Kewanee Mural artists the Walldogs are going to Kewanee, Illinois for a major event this July. To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Walldogs they are talking part in an event called A Hog in Dog Heaven, a four day family event featuring music, food, vend...2013-05-17T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=77753Mid Morning in the Cities Simon Helberg from The Big Bang Theory Simon Helberg is one of the stars of the biggest comedy on television The Big Bang Theory. As Howard Wolowitz, Simon has gone from creepy lecherous nerd to sweet, married, astronaut. The show has reached the finale of its sixth season tonight at 7 Pm...2013-05-16T05:00:00Zhttp://www.quadcitydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=20&id=77684