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It’s ‘go-time’ for new QC passenger rail, committee says
A group of influential Quad Cities leaders announced Tuesday, Sept. 9, the new Rock Island County Passenger Rail Committee is to “seize the moment” and strengthen the fight for Chicago-to-Moline passenger rail service. That panel has been formed “with a…
QC visitor impact up, signs point to future growth
Not only was Quad Cities visitor spending in 2021 at nearly pre-pandemic strength, Visit Quad…
Thriving Circa ‘21 ‘blown away’ by its loyal customers’ support
Like the protagonists of its popular holiday musical, Brett Hitchcock and the show folk who…
Moline partnering with Metronet to build ‘smart city’
The Moline City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 13, ended a three-year-long search when it agreed…
2022 ‘a year of opportunity’ for chamber’s LaDrina Wilson
Successful businesswoman, educator, community leader and Quad Cities Chamber CEO LaDrina Wilson may be the…
Augustana alum is 2022 CNN Hero of the Year
Augustana College alumna Nelly Cheboi was named CNN’s 2022 Hero of the Year on Sunday,…
QC economy rebounds in Q3 amid rising inflation
Quad Cities economic growth picked up speed in the third quarter of 2022 and average…
Economic advice to business: Toss 2008 playbook
A recession may be looming in 2023, but if it does happen, it may not…
Kenny Massey Q&A: Outgoing CEO loves life insurance, QC
Kenny Massey, a self-described “recovering optimist,” is passionate about life insurance, Modern Woodmen of America…
New My Place hotel to serve East Moline’s busy Bend XPO
With rising demand for guest rooms to house East Moline’s busy Bend XPO Center and…
Anamaria Rocha leaves Mercado after record-breaking 2022
Anamaria Rocha, the executive director who just led a record-breaking season for Moline’s Mercado on…
QC, business community join to help Jackie Celske get her ‘miracle’
One thing Jackie Celske said she has learned during a long, painful healthcare journey is…
Festival of Trees heralds QC holiday season
Downtown Davenport’s population will balloon this weekend when tens of thousands of visitors are expected…
Bumper crop of tractors, road art hit Mecum auction block
With the Quad Cities’ corn and soybean crop nearly out of the field, farmers and…
Say Yes for Workers Rights Amendment declares victory
Backers of Amendment 1 on Illinois’ election ballot Tuesday declared victory shortly after midnight today…
What Quad Citians should know before they vote
As anyone who has been subjected to the constant barrage of negative campaign ads dominating…