Regional Daily News News http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news 20 Latest News Articles 2012-05-18T02:11:57Z There's Still Time To E-File Federal Taxes For those taxpayers that did not get their federal taxes filed by April 15th there is still time to use the electronic filing system known as E-File. Michael Devine with the Internal Revenue Service says that E-File is an option that will be availab... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-17T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32284 John Deere Net Income Sets Company Record One of the area's largest employers is rolling in cash, as JohnDeere's net income hit one-point-zero-five billion dollars in the second quarter.  It's the best quarter ever for the Quad Cities based farm equipment maker.  Sales were over te... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-17T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32282 Former Foster Child Speaks One former Illinois foster child says people have a wrong impression of what foster children look like.  James McIntyre says he was shocked to hear what even a group of students working on Master's Degrees in Social Work thought. ... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-17T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32281 Tax On Adult Clubs Approved By Senate Committee A revised plan to tax adult clubs to benefit rape crisis centers sailed out of an Illinois Senate committee yesterday.  Under the new version of Senate Bill 3348, clubs that feature nude dancing and sell liquor would have to pay either... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-17T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32280 Scammers Trying To Get Your SSN Ameren customers in Illinois and Missouri, beware of scammers trying to get your social security number.  The Better Business Bureau reports the scammers are telling customers that President Obama wants to apply a 15-hundred dollar cre... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-17T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32278 Childcare Funding Restored Childcare providers in Illinois may get paid after all.  Governor Quinn previously said the state could no longer afford to pay for the program, at least not for the rest of this fiscal year.  But lawmakers have voted to shift abo... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-17T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32277 Kewanee Budget Kewanee City Council passed a budget covering the fiscal year May 1st of this year to April 30th of next year. Mayor Bruce Tossell says the city has trimmed the budget quite a bit over the last several years but a deficit of $150,000 still remains&h... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-16T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32165 Salvation Army Camp The annual Salvation Army Summer Camp for area kids will be held a little bit earlier than normal this year. Kewanee Salvation Army Director Linda Bolls says the camp will be held in the month of June this year… [audio:may16salvationarmycamp... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-16T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32164 Lawmaker Proposes More Online Gambling One of the state's top Democrats wants to establishIllinois as a major online gambling hub.  Senate President John Cullerton says creating a "Division of Online Gambling" within the lottery system could boost the state's treasury by hundred... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-16T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32155 Police Increase Seat Belt Enforcement Drivers and passengers may want to remember to buckle up when they're riding inside a car.  That's because police are increasing enforcement between now and Memorial Day weekend, adding hundreds more seat belt enforcement zones across the state.... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-16T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32153 Students Encouraged To Apply For Advisory Council Student leaders are encouraged to apply for a spot on the State Board of Education's Student Advisory Council.  Students should be willing to step up and represent the interests of their peers, plus they should demonstrate a strong work ethic an... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-16T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32152 No Illinois Cities Among Most Well-Read Not one Illinois city is among the top "Most Well-Read" cities in the nation.  Amazon.com released their annual list yesterday, with Alexandria, Virginia topping the list.  Meanwhile, St. Louis is in the top 20, coming in at numbe... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-16T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32150 Kewanee Hospital Golf Outing Kewanee Hospital will present the annual William Lininger (line-in-ghur) Golf Outing on Monday, June 4th. Kewanee Hospital Marketing Assistant Sam Harker says they have already received quite a number of sign ups but there is still room for lots mor... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-15T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32028 Representative Moffitt Honors Firefighters Two dozen Illinois firefighters who were either killed on the job or who have done outstanding service were honored in Springfield last week at the annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter and Medal of Honor Ceremony. The Office of State Fire Marshall est... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-15T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32026 Congressman Schilling Opposed To Gay Marriage Western Illinois Congressman Bobby Schilling not in favor of legalizing gay marriage.  He says President Obama needs to worry about many other issues.  Last week, President Obama became the first commander-in-chief to say publicly that he s... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-15T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32020 Quinn Supports Gay Marriage Governor Quinn says civil unions are working very well in Illinois and now he's putting his support behind gay marriage.  Three of Illinois' openly gay lawmakers sponsored a bill proposing gay marriage earlier this year but won't move forward on... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-15T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32017 Former Teacher Accepts Plea Deal A former Macomb High School basketball coach is accepting a plea deal after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a student.  The deal means all sexual charges are dropped against Dan Watson, but he will serve time for a lesser char... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-15T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32016 Illinois Bride Found Stabbed To Death In Wedding Gown A bride still dressed in her wedding gown is found stabbed to death in the bathtub of her suburban Chicago apartment yesterday.  The body of 25-year-old Estrella Carrera was discovered by police officers sent to her home to check on her.  P... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-15T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=32014 Henry County Farm Bureau Information The Henry County Farm Bureau will sponsor teacher workshops in the month of June that will give teachers greater insight into the ag industry. Henry County Farm Bureau Manager Katie Boruff says the sessions are free of charge… [audio:may14fa... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-14T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=31894 Kids Kidnapped In Illinois Found In Minneapolis Two children under an Amber Alert in Peoria, Illinois were found in Minneapolis after a minor traffic violation stopped a vehicle they were in.  A station wagon with several adults and small children was stopped and released about 8pm.... Mike Cocquit 2012-05-14T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=31872