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Illinois Chamber CEO receives Latino education leadership award

CHICAGO – Lou Sandoval, president and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, received the National Latino Education Institute’s (NLEI) Cuauhtémoc Leadership Award on Tuesday, June 24. The award, NLEI’s highest honor, recognizes individuals who exemplify vision, integrity, and a…

Moline Council hires MKSK to craft once-in-a-lifetime riverfront plan

A world-class team is ready to get to work on its promise to create a…

Moline's riverfront

Dan Carmody injured, wife Vivian Carmody killed by impaired driver

Downtown Rock Island “founding father” Dan Carmody was seriously injured and his wife, leading economic…

Dan Carmody Vivian Carmody

Planners may begin reimagining Moline riverfront next week

Moline is a step closer to inking a deal with design and architectural firm MKSK…

MKSK Studios Moline city council

QC bids farewell to Stu Thoms: leader, innovator, family man

Friends, family and business and community leaders gathered today to pay tribute to Stu Thoms,…

Stu Thoms

Van Meter expands with Milan solar energy distribution center

MILAN – Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Van Meter Inc. recently opened a 25,000-square-foot distribution center in…

Cannabis dispensaries growing on QC communities

Moline officially has gone to pot with the recent grand opening of Terrace Cannabis Dispensary…

Terrace Cannabis Dispensary

RI County looking for way to give new life to old courthouse site

Quad Citians wondering what will become of the open field that has grown up in…

Rock Island County Courthouse demolition

RI County Office Building project honors past, looks to the future

As the old Rock Island Courthouse gave way to an empty field, catty-corner away workers…

Rock Island County Office Building renovations

What drives Lexus, other businesses to get on board JDC?

If you’ve ever wondered why Quad Cities businesses make such significant investments every year in…

Smart Lexus of the Quad Cities John Deere Classic

Terrace Dispensary ‘taking cannabis to new heights’ in Moline

Budtenders at Terrace Dispensary have been busy since Friday, July 21, assisting customers and preparing…

Terrace Dispensary grand opening cannabis Moline

Mo.Live: Live music, local art and more unite next month

Live music, local art, tasty eats and more are coming together for Mo.Live!, Moline’s new…

Mo.Live!

Bettendorf library adds laser engraver to Creation Studio

The Bettendorf Public Library has added a laser engraver/cutter to the maker tools available in…

Bettendorf Public Library logo app

QCIA urges business leaders to get on board new Charlotte flight

Quad Citians can begin booking daily “game changing” direct flights from the Quad Cities International…

Ben Leischner Quad Cities International Airport Charlotte

Capitol Theatre opens to rave reviews during chamber sneak peek

The beautifully restored Capitol Theatre is a “trophy” for downtown Davenport and a “monument” to…

Goldbelly helps Happy Joe’s deliver ‘magic’ across nation

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is spreading its “old-fashioned goodness” in the most modern…