Aaryan Balu
WVIK News FellowAaryan Balu first set foot in audio journalism at WTJU Charlottesville and WRIR Richmond, and now works as WVIK Quad Cities NPR's Fellowship Host.
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700 QC COVID deaths, the Moline sesquicentennial, and heavy storm hit the Midwest.
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CommunityA planned Nativity scene by the New Life Baptist Church has been cancelled after suffering damages in last week's storms.
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CommunityJohn Chow is the new CEO of Community Home Partners in Rock Island. He takes the position as Susan Anderson is set to retire in January.
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Illinois rental assistance, rising farmland values, and OSHA investigates the deaths at the Edwardsville Amazon warehouse.
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EconomyIllinois residents who are behind on their rent can apply for up to $25,000 in grants from the state.
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Phyllis Thede runs for re-election, a conference on racial disparities in the Iowa criminal justice system, and a survey of Moline roads.
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CommunityA job fair on Tuesday offers to help veterans, transitioning soldiers, and other community members find jobs and polish their resumes.
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CommunityDespite pandemic restrictions, donors gave $12.5 million dollars to the 50th Annual Birdies for Charity this year. That's the third highest amount raised during the program's history.
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"Be a Santa to a Senior," Rock Island tax levy, and the latest on rescue operations after a tornado hit an Edwardsville warehouse.
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CommunityA program in the Quad Cities encourages residents to buy holiday gifts for local seniors.