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Today, Sunday March 13

East Moline Police are seeking suspects in gang related shooting.

"Around 9:47 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, near the 1300 block of 17th Street, neighbors heard shots ring out.
Police responded to find a male subject who had been shot in the face."
- ed. note: ouch

Local service agencies give "time-out" to families of deployed military.

"Operation Family Time Out offered four hours of free childcare for the children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years, of deployed and active duty military personnel. The event was Saturday at the Two Rivers YMCA in Moline, and sponsored by Army Community Service on the Rock Island Arsenal, the Quad-Cities YMCAs, and the University of Illinois and the University of Iowa extension services."

An article in The Dispatch/Argus explores the growing number of Americans who can't afford, or can't get, health insurance. Another piece questions whether universal health care is the way to go, but the link takes you to a review of the recent Motley Crue concert at the Mark. Maybe there's a connection there? The Dope did some digging and unearthed the correct article here. You're welcome.

Silvis faces a need for expanded water service.

"Aldermen will decide whether the city should drill a new well and/or buy water from East Moline, said Jim Grafton, city administrator and director of public works.

Silvis has seven housing developments that will have a total of more than 500 homes, once all are complete in the next few years."

Aledo mayoral candidates lay out their platforms. Aledo's 3 term mayor is hanging it up, opening up the position for a new mayor.