Family and friends of Jackson Kradle protest outside the Illinois State Police headquarters in Sterling on Wednesday. The protesters said police have not released any information after 18-year-old Kradle was found dead on Illinois 78 on early morning on July 28. (KWQC) By Kyle Bales
Kyle Bales is a journalist based in the Quad Cities area of Iowa. He writes for KWQC TV-6 News, KYOU, KPLC-TV, and his work has also appeared in KCRG-TV9. Kyle covers a range of local news topics, including community events, politics, and human interest stories, with a focus on providing accurate and timely information to the residents of the Quad Cities.