Bridge Investment Community Development Corporation (Bridge Investment) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a special event Dec. 17, hosted at Green Current Solutions, a transformative Bridge Investment borrower making a significant impact in sustainability. Led by Tammy Becker alongside Chad Pregracke, Green Current Solutions repurposes plastics recovered from waterways, transforming them into sustainable products like […]

Three Western Illinois University faculty have been awarded grants from the WIU Foundation and the Office of Sponsored Projects for Summer 2025. The grants amount to $9,000 and will be used toward professional advancement and the enhancement of teaching and research at WIU. Professors earning the grants and their research subjects, are:   Seongchan Kim, […]

This season, Quad City Animal Welfare Center invites you to make a difference with the Holiday Gift of Giving online fundraiser! Your generous donation will go directly to support the animals in our care and provide essential services to people in need. The QCAWC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill humane society with a mission to provide […]

Find holiday fun with Christmas events this weekend in your Weekend in 2 Minutes! Every week we give you a rundown of some of the cool things going on in and around the Quad-Cities with Weekend in 2 Minutes! It’s your go-to guide every week, so give it a listen for free on your favorite […]

Meet the new Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every week! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL 61264. The number is (309) […]

A Western Illinois University student and professor earned a scholarship and grant from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) to attend their national conference in Anaheim, CA, in January 2025. Senior Music Business major Makenna Frank earned the prestigious Lamond GenNext Award and WIU Director of Music Business Kyle Jones was given a NAMM […]

Experience the Quad City Storm Winter Classic with the Perfect Holiday Bundle! 🎄🏒 Get ready to enjoy the Quad City Storm Winter Classic on Thursday, December 26th, with exclusive ticket bundles designed to spread holiday cheer. Choose from two amazing packages: Standard Package – $49 Includes: ✅ (2) Standard Winter Classic Tickets (December 26th) ✅ (2) Standard Any-Game Vouchers ✅ […]

The Western Illinois University Awards & Recognition Committee proudly announces Ashley Wilkinson, academic advisor for the College of Business and Technology, as WIU Advisor of the Month for November 2024. Wilkinson has been recognized for her exceptional dedication to her students, who consistently highlight her encouragement, knowledge and genuine care for their success. This recognition […]

QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the launch of two cohort-based programs that will support the growth and development of local nonprofits. Beginning in January 2025, nearly 100 nonprofit professionals and volunteers—made up of teams from dozens of nonprofits—will participate in the programs, gaining valuable knowledge and creating networks that […]

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present the Annual Holiday Festival of Choirs at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Macomb. We are pleased to announce the Annual Holiday Festival of Choirs, featuring two performances of winter and holiday-themed choral music. The concert will include […]