Herb Trix

Coverage of the presidential campaign by foreign news media shows a preference for Democrat Joe Biden. That's the conclusion of a study by two faculty members at Monmouth College who analyzed articles in Russian, Chinese, and Iranian newspapers. 

The pandemic has killed four inmates so far at the East Moline state prison, and all within about the last two weeks. They're among the total of 29 inmate deaths so far at prisons across Illinois, as reported by the Department of Corrections. There have been no staff deaths from the coronavirus.

Despite the pandemic and other financial challenges, Moline will not lay off any employees next year. That was the promise in a resolution approved by the city council Tuesday night.

Even seven months after the first cases appeared in the Quad Cities, there are still many mis-conceptions about COVID-19. 

To encourage voting and promote safety, the city of Moline will give employees time off. On Monday, Mayor Stephanie Acri issued an order allowing two hours of paid time off, with permission from their supervisor.

A Davenport woman has been arrested for Sunday night's fatal shooting at a restaurant in Davenport. Monday afternoon, police announced 24 year old Treshonda Pollion is charged with first degree murder.

Students at Moline High School will soon have a lot more state-of-the-art equipment and space for their phys. ed. classes and team practices. Monday the school held a media preview for the new Physical Education facility that's scheduled for completion in late December.