Kenda Burrows's stories
Take seat at One Table, help fill QC safety net gaps
Days after launching the One Table QC initiative to shore up the social safety net, regional nonprofits already were focused on helping those in need survive deep cuts to Medicaid, food assistance and other critical programs. Leaders of multiple agencies…
‘Fabulous’, ‘unique’ Aledo workforce housing moving forward
ALEDO, Ill. — Plans for 30 “fabulous” and “unique” workforce apartments at the old junior…
QCBJ Q&A: Amy Novak
In her first full semester as leader of St. Ambrose University, President Amy Novak has…
Rumler will leave Quad Cities Chamber for new post
By Kenda Burrows and Jennifer DeWitt Quad Cities Chamber President and CEO Paul Rumler, under…
New Constellation Energy includes Quad Cities nuclear plant
Constellation Energy became a standalone publicly traded company Wednesday after completing its split from Exelon…
Quad Cities hopes to keep I-74 bridge momentum going
In the afterglow of the Interstate 74 Bridge celebration, Quad Cities leaders are already looking…
We asked for ‘big ideas’; QC leaders delivered
When the QCBJ asked business and community leaders to weigh in on the future of…
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…