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WQPT, WVIK ask QC to join drive to save public media
Quad Cities-based WQPT and WVIK have joined public television and radio stations across the country in asking Congress to reject President Trump’s efforts to slash $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. CPB supports 1,500 Public Broadcasting…
Ignore rumors, Happy Joe’s growing at record pace
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream CEO Tom Sacco gets ready to enter his second…
Deere-Wiman House to celebrate 150th with porch party
On the heels of the Moline 150 downtown birthday bash, the Deere-Wiman House – once…
$577K granted to 34 nonprofits by Quad Cities Community Foundation
For the 34 nonprofits that will share in more than half a million dollars in…
$24M will help ignite, connect Greater Downtown East Moline
“Fantastic opportunities” and a “bright future” are ahead for East Moline thanks to a hard-won…
Happy Joe’s sets new franchise record, closes old stores
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is continuing its transformational journey under its newest CEO…
UPDATE: Fair Oaks celebrating upcoming construction of Davenport facility
Fair Oaks Foods and Quad Cities leaders celebrated the kickoff Thursday, Sept. 1, of construction…
Quad Cities Land Bank ready to launch
With its board of directors in place and its first program manager hired, the Quad…
The Group turns the night purple to celebrate Pinc
Her medical family at The Group – Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. will continue to…
Fastest-growing Revive to expand again in 2023
The remarkable thing about the QCBJ’s inaugural Fastest Growing Quad Cities Company isn’t just the…
Rock Island downtown ‘on cusp of new era of revitalization’
The wheels are in motion to create a special service area (SSA) in Rock Island…
Moline cannabis dispensary wins preliminary approval
The Moline Plan Commission approved locating a cannabis dispensary in the former Aldi store redevelopment…
Manufacturing pumps $6B into Illinois Quad Cities economy each year
Manufacturing is a key pillar of Illinois’ economy. And manufacturing in the Illinois Quad Cities…
Public hearing set for proposed Moline cannabis dispensary
The City of Moline staff is recommending that the city’s planning commission OKs a special-use…
Moline 150 promises music, arts, food, fun, history and more
After seven months of planning, Moline Sesquicentennial organizers are putting the finishing touches on a…
Deere posts 22% earnings increase, lowers FY22 projections
Deere & Co. reported nearly $1.9 billion in net income in the third quarter –…