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WHBF-TV, channel 4, is a television station licensed to Rock Island, Illinois, which serves as the CBS affiliate for the Quad Cities television market (comprising Rock Island and Moline, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa). WHBF stands for "Where Historic Blackhawk Fought". For more information about the station, staff, and contacts - Please visit our website.

Rock Island Basketball continues to win, next up at Quincy on Friday January 17.
01/16/2025

Rock Island Basketball continues to win, next up at Quincy on Friday January 17.

Rock Island High School basketball took on Alleman High School. The Rocks won over the Pioneers, 86-31, and are now 18-1 on the season.

Meet another tremendous QC athlete as she prepares to compete on the world stage.
01/16/2025

Meet another tremendous QC athlete as she prepares to compete on the world stage.

From the age of five, Lyric Gordon, always wanted to tumble. “I always loved flipping. I would flip off couches as a kid. I would go to open gyms with my friends and just building the skills …

From the QC to Azerbaijan: Lyric Winter tumbling on to the world stage
01/16/2025

From the QC to Azerbaijan: Lyric Winter tumbling on to the world stage

From the age of five, Lyric Gordon, always wanted to tumble. “I always loved flipping. I would flip off couches as a kid. I would go to open gyms with my friends and just building the skills …

City of Davenport approves project with new downtown hotel, commercial building
01/16/2025

City of Davenport approves project with new downtown hotel, commercial building

The City of Davenport will have a new hotel and mixed-use commercial building after the City Council approved financial incentives for the Riverwatch Place project in a vote of six to three Wednesd…

Bettendorf PD patch raises awareness of hands only CPR
01/15/2025

Bettendorf PD patch raises awareness of hands only CPR

The Bettendorf Police Department’s (BPD) latest patch raises awareness of the importance of bystander hands-only CPR. February is American Heart Month and for the first time, the department is work…

Here's today's weather trivia question - good luck!
01/15/2025

Here's today's weather trivia question - good luck!

Illinois AG takes Deere to court over right to repair
01/15/2025

Illinois AG takes Deere to court over right to repair

The Illinois Attorney General is taking a major Quad Cities employer to court over the right to repair. A news release from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office says Kwame Raoul, along with Minne…

01/15/2025

At one point, Lewis told the judge, “Throw me the booky,” apparently in reference to receiving punishment for the crimes he has been charged with.

Bettendorf Community School District seeks exhibitors for STEAM Expo
01/15/2025

Bettendorf Community School District seeks exhibitors for STEAM Expo

The Bettendorf Community School District is looking for exhibitors to participate in the Bett STEAM Expo on Saturday, March 8. The expo will showcase interactive and educational activities for stud…

Van hits train trestle bridge along River Drive
01/15/2025

Van hits train trestle bridge along River Drive

A van crashed into the train trestle bridge along River Drive on Wednesday. The crash happened around Noon west of Mound Street near the Iowa American Water treatment plant.

Make February brighter with ‘Valentines for Seniors’
01/15/2025

Make February brighter with ‘Valentines for Seniors’

State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) wants to make sure area seniors are appreciated on Valentine’s Day. Sen. Anderson asks community members to join his annual “Valentines for Seniors” Card D…

Man enters plea in March 2024 Galesburg shooting
01/15/2025

Man enters plea in March 2024 Galesburg shooting

A man originally charged in March 2024 with attempted murder in the case of a person who was shot while driving in Galesburg has entered a plea. Tomas Rubio (Galesburg Police) According to court re…

Hubbell-Waterman Foundation announces more than $2 million in grants
01/15/2025

Hubbell-Waterman Foundation announces more than $2 million in grants

Dozens of area nonprofit groups are getting a financial boost from a Quad Cities foundation. The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation is granting over $2 million to 73 area nonprofits this year to advance i…

Find fat tire fun at Frozen Fat Fondo Fest
01/15/2025

Find fat tire fun at Frozen Fat Fondo Fest

Sunday’s forecast calls for fairly frosty temperatures, but that’s not going to stop FORC (Friends of Off-Road Cycling) from holding its three hour endurance ride. FORC’s Frozen Fat Fondo Festival …

01/15/2025
QC butcher will compete in multi-state competition
01/15/2025

QC butcher will compete in multi-state competition

When butchers from across Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin meet up in Dallas, they won’t need skates or hockey sticks to score, according to a news relea…

New Chick-fil-A to open in Burlington
01/15/2025

New Chick-fil-A to open in Burlington

A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will begin serving the Burlington community on Thursday, Jan. 16, according to a news release. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Joel White as the independent franchised l…

Assumption Knights basketball bests Clinton River Kings 76-51
01/15/2025

Assumption Knights basketball bests Clinton River Kings 76-51

Assumption High School basketball went against Clinton High School. The Knights beat the River Kings, 76-51.

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Good morning from the WHBF tower and the full "wolf" moon.

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The Quad City Thunder win 4-3 despite their lowest scoring output of all-time. Previous low was 76 on December 18, 1998. 😉

4 The Record
4 The Record

Be sure to join Jim Niedelman - Local 4 News Anchor on "4 The Record," Sunday morning at 10:30 on Local 4. Here is a look at this week's show. #YourLocalElectionHeadquarters.

It's Houseplant Appreciation Day. Plant Expert Tiffany Phillips from offers up great advice to keep our plants alive.

The Morning Show Surprises Jackson with some Pirate Booty for his Birthday!
The Morning Show Surprises Jackson with some Pirate Booty for his Birthday!

Part 2 of our Birthday Celebration for Jackson Rozinsky WHBF! The crew, Journalist Brittany Dobbins, and Meteorologist Mariah Bush had to surprise him with some pirate booty!

We're Celebrating a Birthday on the Morning Show!
We're Celebrating a Birthday on the Morning Show!

We're celebrating a birthday on the Morning Show! Happy Birthday Jackson Rozinsky WHBF! Journalist Brittany Dobbins Meteorologist Mariah Bush

BREAKING: Firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in the 1300 block of W. 8th St. in Davenport. We are awaiting to talk to the fire chief. Black smoke is still coming from the front of the home. Firefighters have a tent set up outside of the home. We will keep you posted as soon as we learn more.

Crews battling a Fire at Steventon's in LeClaire
Crews battling a Fire at Steventon's in LeClaire

Crews still battling a fire at Steventon's in LeClaire early Friday morning.

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