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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…
Native prairie gets ready to take seed at Illiniwek Forest Preserve
“To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee, One clover, and a…
Olof Krans paintings fill gaps in Bishop Hill’s story
BISHOP HILL, Illinois – The vibrant, idyllic visual history of the former utopian colony at…
Mid-Year Economic Review: Challenges likely for rest of 2022
Given ongoing supply chain challenges caused by an unprecedented demand for goods, the threat of…
QC closes $134M deal for Fair Oaks Foods production plant
A $134 million, 150,000-square-foot food production facility boasting 247 new jobs is being planned for…
WOE Foods accelerates its expansion plan
The expanding Quad Cities keto-friendly company WOE Foods has taken another stride in its long…
TapOnIt’s Keep it QC card shortlisted for top award
Davenport-based TapOnIt’s “Keep it QC, The Community Gift Card” has made the shortlist for the…
Illinois primary features federal, state, local races
A heated governor’s race, an open congressional seat, competitive statewide contests and redrawn legislative districts…
Quad Cities stars in CNBC Live from Heartland special
Quad Citians have been hit by inflation and buffeted by other economic challenges, but so…
‘Nerd Celebrity’ star of QCBJ Mid-Year Economic Review
Global supply chain issues sparked by a pandemic-fueled demand for goods, U.S. China trade, and…
Rhubarb Festival, a small town gem, turns 30
ALEDO, Illinois – The Aledo Rhubarb Fest will celebrate its Pearl Anniversary on Friday and…
Second pedestrian struck by SUV on bike path dies
A second pedestrian, Anthony M. Castaneda, 18, of Moline, has died from injuries he suffered…
Sign letter backing QC passenger rail; ‘clock is ticking’
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is urging Quad Citians to help persuade the Illinois…
Completion of Davenport’s Amazon pushed to 2024
Quad Citians hoping to apply for one of the 1,000 new jobs promised at Amazon’s…
ACES ‘a force multiplier’ for Arsenal’s soldiers, civilians
The Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) and Western Illinois University Quad Cities (WIU-QC) celebrated on Monday,…
Moline hits ‘milestone in rebuilding’ city organization
With the addition of new permanent directors for the public works, community and economic development,…