Mechanics in the Quad Cities area are offering tips on making sure your vehicle starts the next two mornings, as temperatures dip to at least 25-below. Also, McDonald's is offering to put free bacon on all menu items during the 4 o'clock hour this afternoon. Get details as Matt Hammill from Quad Cities Today at KWQC joined AM Quad Cities.

Facebook is looking to merge Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram messaging; Rob analyzes what's behind the move. Separately, the next generation of Apple AirPods may let you do voice commands to Siri hands-free. Also, Apple is planning on new service subscription features.

Get a look at the latest advancements in the world of technology Tuesdays at 6:50 when the Enderle Group's Rob Enderle joins AM Quad Cities.

The Federal Government re-opened on Friday, but the showdown continues. The market in January is up after a decline in December. Also, there's a slew of economic reports coming out this week.

Get The Word On Wall Street every Monday and Thursday at 8:25 when RBC Wealth Management's Holly Kennedy joins AM Quad Cities.

In this Deibertribe, Dan says hatred is fueling and running the Democratic party.

KWQC has issued a First Alert Day for today and tomorrow due to the extreme cold. Also, Clinton firefighter Adam Cain is set to be released from the hospital. Get details as Morgan Ottier from Quad Cities Today at KWQC joined AM Quad Cities.

In this Deibertribe, after watching what we've seen in the last week with the Covington kids and the Buzzfeed story, Dan talks about the sorry state of journalism in the United States.

Shoplifter at Kohl's, lost credit card stolen at Walgreens in Rock Island, drill stolen at Menards in Moline, storage units burglarized, and a pair of wanted suspects. Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities Detective Jon Leach has this week's report.

Don Doxsie from Hawkmania at Quad-City Times joined AM Quad Cities! The Iowa Hawkeyes look to make it 6 wins in a row tonight when they host the Michigan State Spartans in match-up of nationally-ranked teams! Follow Don's coverage from Carver-Hawkeye Arena, and listen to the game on WOC beginning at 5 p.m!

The Government Shutdown Showdown continues from December and has spilled over to the State of the Union speech. A Republican-backed bill that's been proposed for $5.7 billion for wall funding will be voted on today, as will a vote on offering temporary protections for some immigrants in the DACA program. Mario Draghi, the President of the European Central Bank, has announced interest rates will remain at their current levels.

Get The Word On Wall Street every Monday and Thursday at 8:25 when RBC Wealth Management's Holly Kennedy joins AM Quad Cities.

A jury has awarded nearly $3 million to a woman injured by a shopping cart that malfunctioned while she was using it at Kroger's. Separately, a school district in South Dakota has settled a federal lawsuit brought by a former student who was removed from the district for disciplinary reasons

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