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🌱 East Moline THC stand plans a new direction as restrictions approach

East Moline, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you East Moline! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • East Moline THC stand plans a new direction as restrictions approach
  • East Moline services set for Rose A. Fields
  • Shopping for East Moline health coverage? Look beyond the premium

Also on today's calendar: Career and College Counseling and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler; a morning t-shower, with a high of 57 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny; breezy, cooler, temps: high: 45, low: 30.
  • Friday: Chilly with partial sunshine, with a high of 45 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. THC crackdown leaves Quad Cities retailers facing uncertain future (kwqc.com) — An East Moline THC drink stand is preparing to switch to juice and smoothies as Illinois restrictions approach Nov. 19. Owner Heather Dabbas says she is leaving the business, with an employee planning to take over. An industry lawsuit seeks to block enforcement of restrictions affecting hemp-derived drinks and gummies.
   

2. Rose A. Fields (qconline.com) — Rose A. Fields, 77, of Rock Island, will be remembered at services Thursday, November 12, at 10 a.m. at Van Hoe Funeral Home in East Moline. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Fields, who died November 6, cherished her large family and enjoyed bingo and camping with friends.
   

3. Illinois 2027 health insurance: Dec. 15 deadline (holaamericanews.com) — East Moline residents buying their own health insurance have until December 15 to choose marketplace coverage starting January 1. A sample search found 20 plans from Ambetter and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Actual prices depend on individual circumstances, and shoppers should compare deductibles, provider networks and prescription coverage alongside monthly premiums.
   

4. Steve Geifman's Calculated Risk (rcreader.com) — The former Quad-City Times building in downtown Davenport is being converted for new tenants after the newspaper moved its remaining staff to East Moline. Buyer Steve Geifman says commitments cover 20,000 square feet of office space, and he projects 250 to 350 employees at the property once it is fully leased.
   

5. Lost Medicaid in Illinois? Dec. 31 deadline (holaamericanews.com) — Illinois residents who lost Medicaid because of Oct. 1 federal immigration eligibility changes have until Dec. 31 to seek marketplace insurance through Get Covered Illinois. Eligible applicants may request coverage dating back to October, but should check premiums and financial assistance for 2027. Free enrollment help is available, including for East Moline residents.
   

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Ok East Moline! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in East Moline

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.