Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, helped advance out of Committee a comprehensive labor, health and human services and education funding bill that would bring significant federal investments to promote rural health and wellbeing. “From the doctor’s office to the classroom, families in rural communities face significant barriers,” said […]

WQPT will air a number of documentaries by area filmmakers during July.  “One of the best parts of my job is working with filmmakers and finding documentaries that tell our area’s stories,” said Lora Adams, Director of Marketing and Local Content for the station. New to the lineup will be a film by Stephen Folker […]

The following guest editorial was submitted to us by Moline alderman Mike Wendt. Mr. Wendt was involved in a situation in his city that was reported by some of the other local mainstream media. He felt the coverage was unfair, and approached us to allow an open forum for him to express his side of […]

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — The University continues to follow Gov. Pritzker’s Executive Order, which was recently extended and outlines testing requirements for unvaccinated employees and students who are physically on WIU’s campuses. Due to continued negotiations between the State of Illinois and the SHIELD Illinois testing program, WIU will change its testing methods until further notice. […]

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, helped advance out of committee a series of packages that address water quality in Lewistown and other rural communities, would help lower gas prices and increase access to education. The packages now head to the House Floor for a full vote. “I’ve always […]

As I Lay Dying, with Whitechapel, Shadow of Intent, & Brand of Sacrifice will rock The Rust Belt – East Moline, at 7 p.m. July 5! Get your tickets here! As I Lay Dying Flames fuel rebirth. In the wake of the conflagration, future possibilities flourish out of the ashes. Reigniting a brotherhood dating back […]

Mark your calendars for July 5, the first Tuesday of the month, for a book sale from 10 am to 1:00 pm at our Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road! Fill one of our paper bags with library and donated items that need a new home for a donation (or, buy a library tote for $3.) […]

Jurassic Quest, the largest & most realistic traveling dinosaur show in North America, is ROARING through the Quad Cities, IL! 🦖 Our event features more rides, activities, & dinosaurs than ever before! Sellouts expected, buy in advance online to guarantee your time slot. Tickets are also available at the venue on the day of the […]

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, helped advance out of Committee a comprehensive transportation, housing and urban development funding bill that will bring significant federal resources to projects in Northwest and Central Illinois. “Listening to folks in all of our communities and delivering results to improve lives is at […]

The Quad-Cities explodes across the Mississippi River with one heck of a party planned for America’s birthday – Red, White and Boom. The free annual festival spans the Iowa and Illinois riverfronts with events at Davenport’s LeClaire Park and Modern Woodmen Park and Rock Island’s Schwiebert Park on Sunday, July 3. More than 45,000 pounds […]