5 Things You Should Know Today

1. QC On  Tap is tomorrow. Sample from over 100 beers from local and regional breweries. Get your tickets for $35 or VIP tickets for $50 here.

2. Nine confirmed dead after an earthquake in Japan yesterday. (CNN)

3. Police have busted a dog fighting ring in the Quad Cities.

4. A Galesburg teen earned a national award for a campaign against bullying. (WQAD)

5. Western Illinois will layoff more than 100 employees. (WQAD)