Midwest Week

Dec 30 2022 20 ep. 9 mins 15
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Ended in 2022, this segment was a weekly review of the major stories with the reporters who covered them, hosted by Herb Trix.

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Ballot Counting Problems in Scott County

Dec 30 2022 9 mins  
On Midwest Week, some of the numbers from the November election in Scott County still don't add up, but the counting is over.

Three Davenport Elementary Schools Will Close

Dec 16 2022 9 mins  
On Midwest Week, the Davenport School Board has taken the first step in its long range facilities plan - closing three elementary schools.

Iowa Caucuses May Lose First-in-the-Nation Position

Dec 09 2022 9 mins  
On Midwest Week, Iowa may soon lose its key position in the presidential nominating process.

McCombie Will Lead Illinois House Republicans

Dec 02 2022 10 mins  
On Midwest Week, Republicans in the Illinois House have chosen a new leader, a member from the northwestern part of the state.

Illinois Becomes a Blue Island

Nov 11 2022 8 mins  
On Midwest Week, Democrats tighten their hold on state government in Illinois.

Key Races on Iowa Ballots

Nov 04 2022 10 mins  
After months and months of campaigning, and incredible numbers of television and social media ads, it's finally time for Iowa voters to make their decisions.

Major Changes Being Considered for the Davenport Schools

Oct 28 2022 9 mins  
On Midwest Week, long range planning now underway may result in some school closings, and a re-configuration of the grades, for the Davenport schools.

King-Sorensen Race Will Help Determine Control of the US House

Oct 21 2022 9 mins  
On Midwest Week, residents of northwest and central Illinois will help determine who controls the US House - with their votes for Esther Joy King or Eric Sorensen.

Dinkins May Be Tried Soon

Oct 07 2022 10 mins  
On Midwest Week, two years after her death, the man accused of killing Breasia Terrell may finally go to trial.

Illinois Voters Will Choose Two Supreme Court Justices

Sep 30 2022 10 mins  
On Midwest Week, two of the most important decisions Illinois voters will make this fall are for the state supreme court.