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Constellation Energy Corp./Constellation Energy Corp.Constellation Energy operates the Quad Cities Nuclear Plant in Cordova. They agreed to implement more safety and training measures following the investigation. The NRC has yet to issue any decisions on regulatory enforcement actions against the power plant operator. -
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Carter Hendren, a top Republican operative when the Illinois GOP was dominant in the Governor's office, looks back at why the Republicans were more competitive, why he believes in patronage, which elections changed the, course of Illinois politics, what needs to be done to reform the state, and much more. -
Eric ConnollyLast month, Illinois’ 8th Congressional District Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi started his tour across Illinois in the Quad Cities after announcing his run to replace Senator Dick Durbin in 2026.The 8th District includes parts of Cook, DuPage, and Kane Counties. He has represented the district since 2017. -
Lexi Woodcock/WVIK NEWSThe Association of Midwest Museums held its annual conference in downtown Davenport at the RiverCenter on Thursday, July 31st.
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(Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)State and city pitching in to upgrade security ahead of the big game -
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Cesar Toscano/WGLTDennis Tipsword is abandoning his re-election campaign for state representative in the 105th District to run for Woodford County sheriff in 2026. -
Joe Deacon/WGLTU.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen spoke against patient loss of Medicaid coverage during a tour of a OSF HealthCare facility in Peoria.
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Woodbury County Virtual MeetingAs the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors considers passing a new ordinance allowing for nuclear energy, several residents voice their disapproval. -
Michael Leland/Iowa Public RadioA fungal disease that can cut corn yields in half in severe cases has been detected in at least 40 counties in Iowa. Strong winds and a hot, humid summer have helped southern rust spread earlier and farther this year. -
Nicole Grundmeier/The Midwest NewsroomLeaders of community colleges say many students are confused about the status of their loans and failing to repay them. If too many students default, community colleges can lose federal funding. -
Photo courtesy of Rev. Guillermo Trevino Jr.Pascual Pedro was deported after reporting to an annual check-in with immigration enforcement in Cedar Rapids. Now in Guatemala, he says he’s praying for an opportunity to come back to the United States and is questioning why he was targeted.
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Madeleine Charis King/Iowa Public RadioThe massive legislation extends tax cuts and increases safety nets for farmers who grow commodities, like corn, wheat and rice. But deep cuts to federal food assistance spending could hurt specialty growers who benefit from programs like Double Up Food Bucks. -
Brian Munoz/St. Louis Public RadioThe interest in local food systems, like farmer’s markets and direct farm-to-consumer sales, is on the rise. But the U.S. is still more reliant on imported foods than ever before. -
Molly Ashford/Harvest Public MediaHealth care leaders worry rural hospitals could be hit hard by Medicaid spending reductions in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." In the Midwest and Great Plains, Oklahoma and Kansas could face the highest risk of hospital closures and service reductions. -
David Condos/Kansas News ServiceThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is developing a framework for assessing drought in a changing climate. It's a difficult task, as what's considered drought is often situational.
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