Kenda Burrows's stories
Ground-breaking prosecutor is an inspiration to others
Rock Island County State’s Attorney Dora Villarreal’s legal career is loaded with historical firsts. This QCBJ Woman of Influence is the first woman and first Latina to be elected Rock Island County state’s attorney. She also is the first former…
Mercer County celebrates history, plans for bright future
The Mercer County Board is calling on residents from every corner of this southwestern Quad…
Brandt, Quad Cities economic development pioneer, dies at age 90
Helen Brandt, 90, a longtime community advocate, pioneering economic development leader, and catalyst for change…
More to Mecum Auctions’ Quad Cities story
With new headlines still being written about The Bend’s riverfront development in East Moline, it’s…
QC Eviction Coalition aids renters, landlords
“It’s crunch time” for Rock Island County residents facing eviction, the Quad Cities Eviction Coalition…
Haydon, Woodall celebrated for empowering women
LuAnn Haydon and Rob Woodall were celebrated Thursday for championing change and empowering women by…
The Deanery ready to be filled with sound of music
A large band of music lovers cut the ribbon Friday on a unique new home…
Illinois takes over COVID-19 contact tracing from counties
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is taking over COVID-19 contact tracing beginning today,…
Despite COVID, healthier 2022 predicted for Rock Island
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms’ state of the city address to aldermen Monday included a…
Illinois legislative investigator post empty again
Illinois is once again without the services of the top state investigator nominally charged with…
Illinois’ Democratic-drawn remap survives court challenge
A three-judge federal court panel has unanimously upheld the latest Democratic-drawn Illinois state legislative map.…
Visit Quad Cities takes marketing to whole new level
Visit Quad Cities is deploying a powerful high-tech weapon in the region’s tourism promotion arsenal. …
Deere’s May joins board of Ford Motor Co.
John May, chairman of Deere & Co., recently was elected to Ford Motor Co.’s expanded…
City of Rock Island bids bon voyage to Tweet
Rock Island was reeling from the loss of a Super Wal-Mart development planned for Watch…
‘Help us end this’: wear mask, get vaccinated, boosted
Quad Cities hospital beds and ICUs are full, ventilators and staff are running short, and…
Davenport, LeClaire, Galena shine at Christmas
Mississippi River lovers who want to visit Midwest communities that know how to put the…