Spurred by a recent Western Illinois University social media post, two 1971 alumni have endowed a new fund to provide financial awards to student employee of the year award winners. When Dale Johnson saw the 2024 student employee award winners recognized in a post on WIU’s LinkedIn profile, he commented “I worked at WIU my […]
The annual Outdoor Flea Market at Country Fair Mall in Coal Valley is back Saturday, June 8! Featured will be some new vendors and lots of returning vendors with fresh selections of vintage, antique, collectible, yard art, plants, furniture, handmade items, rocks, jewelry, and so much more more! Admission is FREE! Support local small businesses […]
State Senator Mike Halpin is looking back upon his accomplishments during the past legislative session. He says, “When I decided to run for the State Senate, one of my top priorities was making folks across our district feel heard. And after taking time to listen to their concerns, I’m proud to have delivered some solutions.” […]
Great River Brewery will host its GRAND OPENING event on June 7th, 4pm at 322 E 2nd St in Downtown Davenport’s Motor Row! The event is open to the public and there will be giveaways, live music, and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Learn more: GRAND OPENING
Wake Brewing is joining forces with Ground Pounder Hot Sauces to host The Dark Market on Saturday, June 1, from 12-4pm. Join us at the brewery in Rock Island for a day of collective creativity coming together to celebrate the awesome art being produced in all corners of the QCA. Vendors will set up and […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined community leaders in Lanark to highlight $959,752 he secured from Congress to repair the city’s water infrastructure. Sorensen secured this investment to fix the city’s water mains that are experiencing a high number of breaks and incidents of low pressure. “I have had many conversations with parents who are nervous […]
On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will join community leaders in Lanark to announce $959,752 he secured to repair the city’s water infrastructure. Sorensen secured this investment from Congress to fix water mains in the city that are experiencing an excess number of breaks. WHO: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) Mark Macomber, […]
Looking for a place to order dinner tonight? Check out our awesome listing of area restaurants offering carry-out, drive-through and pickup options! QuadCities.com offers you a list of local restaurants, bars and cafes that serve up a number of your favorite dishes. If you have information about a businesses not listed here, please feel free […]
Few things beat a good sandwich, and if you’re looking to help area businesses and get yourself a great sandwich, you’ll want to take a look at our latest food directory of area businesses offering carry-out, delivery and pickup of some sandwiches that would make anyone from Dagwood to Wimpy to Jersey Mike drool. QuadCities.com […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – The Western Illinois University and Quad Cities communities gathered to commemorate the opening of the first-ever and newly renovated Chemistry classroom on the WIU-Quad Cities campus. The laboratory renovation was funded by a generous $136,919 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust. The grant allowed WIU to upgrade an existing […]
