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Just like clockwork, the mound around the Steuben County Soldiers’ Monument was decorated with a fresh batch of flowers for the coming season by members of the Angola Garden Club

East Moline Police Chief Jeff Ramsey said it’s the worst living conditions he’s ever seen. “I walked through the main level, you know, and in my 23 years in law enforcement, I’ve been in a lot of houses where, you know, things aren’t the nicest,” he said. “This is No. 1 that I’ve seen.” Authorities say 15 people and nine dogs were living at this flop house on 20th Avenue in East Moline where three men were arrested on gun and drug charges early Wednesday.

A woman who helped to make ammunition at a chocolate factory during the Second World War has celebrated her 100th birthday.

A woman who helped to make ammunition at a chocolate factory during the Second World War has celebrated her 100th birthday.