Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Ranking Member of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, released a statement on the passage of his bipartisan NASA Streamlining Partnerships for Research and Education for Engineering and Science Act, which passed unanimously out of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Sorensen’s bill will foster interagency collaboration between the National Aeronautics […]

The Western Illinois University College of Business and Technology will host keynote speaker and CEO Amanda Gore tomorrow, April 2 for the Ferguson Lecture from 2-3:30 p.m. in the University Union Grand Ballroom. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff, corporate partners and community members. Gore is the CEO of The Joy […]

Rock Island High School is hosting a webinar series throughout the month of April with Mark Salisbury from TuitionFit. The first webinar starts tomorrow, April 2nd. The series is intended to help students and their families (9th-12th grade) navigate the financial waters of post-secondary education and will cover various topics every Tuesday from 7-8 PM.

Now accepting NEW REGISTRATIONS for the Spring Season! Missed out on the fall season? Want to check out what the SESA Academy and Select travel programs are all about? Joining for the spring season is a great way to get involved and experience our competitive and developmentally focused program. Register at https://www.sesasoccer.com/ All teams practice […]

So, 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 […]

Catfish Charlie’s Restaurant at 4773 River Drive in Moline is having a grand opening this weekend! Think you know Catfish Charlie’s? Think again. New management, a new menu and new features are waiting for you at the river’s edge. Let’s celebrate! Stop in this March for Grand Opening prices and exclusives you’re sure to love! […]

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) toured Head Start facilities in Rock Falls to discuss efforts in Congress to invest in early childhood education programming in Western Illinois. Congressman Eric Sorensen serves on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Prior to serving in Congress, […]

Spring into the season with a twist on tradition on March 30! UP SKYBAR is hosting an unforgettable Adult Easter Egg Hunt at The Current Iowa, and they would love for you to be a part of it. This isn’t your average backyard egg hunt – they are bringing the fun indoors, spanning the elegant […]

Western Illinois University Facilities Management Building Services Employee Cindy Britton has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for March. Britton started at WIU part time in 2005 and was hired full time in 2010. Before WIU, Britton’s favorite roles were being a wife and mother. Her passions lie […]

Gatorade Player of the Year Davenport North High School junior Divine Bourrage takes home the Iowa Gatorade player of the year award! Bourrage averaged 19.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and three steals per game! Congratulations, Divine, on this well-deserved recognition! We couldn’t be more proud to have you represent North High School and the whole […]