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Quad Cities Passenger Rail

QC leaders laud passenger rail funds; warn work remains

Quad Cities leaders gathered at The Q late last week to celebrate $425 million in state funds destined for bringing passengers from Chicago to the passenger rail station Moline built in 2018 in anticipation of that moment. They also credited…

APEP, Augustana celebrate ‘transitional milestone’ at EMCC

A trio of Augustana College students received hard-earned bachelor of arts degrees on Tuesday, May…

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…

Bold leader, equity champion’s impact ‘undeniable’

As the new marketing manager for an e-commerce company who already leads her own successful…

Trailblazer a ‘warrior’ for bettering lives of veterans

From trailblazing cop to her tireless efforts on behalf of veterans as UnityPoint Health-Trinity’s military…

West End Revitalization leaders make ‘‘significant strides”

As the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center marks its first 50 years, its young,…

MLK Center celebrates 50 years of ‘inspiring greatness’

When the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center opened its doors for the first time…

‘Dig in’ to make a difference; GIFT Gardeners urged to share harvest

Quad Cities home gardeners are being urged to “dig in” and share some of the…

GIFT Gardens

NAI Ruhl Commercial to host 10th Market Report event

NAI Ruhl Commercial Company will host its 10th annual Market Report event on Tuesday, April…

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RI County amps up fight to bring passenger rail to QC

The Rock Island County Board emphasized its unanimous support of passenger rail service to the…

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‘Community treasure’ bids farewell to Deere sites

After more than 38 years of giving voice to generations of John Deere’s descendants, tireless…

QC urged to work to remove obstacles to homeownership

Illinois and the Quad Cities are facing a housing crisis that is further blocking the…

QC shares input on Andalusia-Indian Bluff east-west corridor study

MILAN – A stream of visitors made their way to the village’s Camden Centre conference…

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Illinois DOT ready to do what it takes to win QC passenger rail

The Illinois Department of Transportation is committed to bringing passenger rail service from Chicago to…

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QC leaders share challenges, strategies to root out poverty

With poverty, homelessness and eviction on the rise in the Quad Cities, regional leaders joined…

Project Now

QCIA celebrates game-changing Project Gateway Phase 1

The Quad Cities International Airport is celebrating completion of the new baggage makeup building and…