Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) voted to pass the Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion and Economic Justice Act – a comprehensive legislative package promoting racial and economic justice in employment, income, wealth, housing and access to credit. “A person’s race should never put the American Dream at further reach. But despite the progress we’ve made, our […]

Come join in the fun at The Pride Party at Saturday, June 18 at Bass Street Landing in Moline! 5-6 p.m. – Youth Drag Show sponsored by Clock, Inc. 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Live Music by Been There Done That 9-11 p.m. – Drag Performances starring: Candi Stratton – emcee & host Lyrica Simone Dominique Zaire […]

The 2022 James O’Melia Jr. Athletic award was presented to Rock Island High School dual-sport athletes Emily Allison and Marieon Anderson on Wednesday, June 8 at a Rock Island-Milan Booster Club meeting. The James O’Melia Jr. Award is considered the highest honor that Rock Island High School bestows on student athletes. One male and one […]

The Western Illinois University College of Education and Human Services, in conjunction with the QC GradCenter, will host the 5th annual Social Justice Summit from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29. Featured speaker Joshua Fredenburg will share insight on the intersection of leadership and social justice based on his book, R.E.D. Leadership: 15 Strategic Keys to […]

WQPT is excited to welcome Melissa Gravert to fill our vital educational outreach position. Melissa will oversee our outreach initiative and activities, Summer of Possibilities library visits, First book Club, Ambassador program and community outreach. Ms.Gravert brings a wealth of experience to WQPT. She received her Master of Science Education in Elementary Education from Marshall […]

Hey, it’s summer, and it’s time to smile and be happy the winter is behind us! And it’s also time to celebrate some of the great news happening around the area in our latest What’s The Good News? column on QuadCities.com and segment on KWQC-TV6’s “Paula Sands Live!” So, what’s the good news for June? […]

WVIK, Quad Cities NPR and the Midwest Writing Center have teamed up to produce a new podcast that examines the tumultuous time that was 2020. These Interesting Times, named after the MWC collection published in 2021, features 47 local writers reading pieces based on their experiences weathering the global pandemic. The podcast will be featured […]

Arts Alley, the public alleyway at 1719 2nd Ave. in Downtown Rock Island, will undergo a major facelift thanks to a $267,181 grant award to the Quad Cities Chamber and City of Rock Island from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).   “These types of statewide grant programs are extremely competitive, so it’s […]

Hello, #quadcities! Meet your new favorite rooftop destination! The Urban Reserve, a luxury event suite above Ms.BriMani’s Hair & Beauty Supply in #downtownrockisland, is officially open and accepting reservations . Congratulations to owner and curator Nicole Watson-Lam for completing this beautiful buildout, and thank you for your continued investment and leadership in #downtownri. The space […]

The YWCA of the Quad Cities recognized several RIMSD #41 teachers and administrators as Ambassadors of Change at the annual Race Against Racism 5K event on Saturday, May 14. The nominees were given an award for taking a stand against racism in the work that they do in their careers and daily life. RIMSD #41 […]