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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 in the Quad Cities, has died.
Services will be 10...
More to Mecum Auctions’ Quad Cities story
With new headlines still being written about The Bend’s riverfront development in East Moline, it’s easy to overlook the good news stories already being...
QC Eviction Coalition aids renters, landlords
“It’s crunch time” for Rock Island County residents facing eviction, the Quad Cities Eviction Coalition warned in a Thursday press conference.
But the good news,...
Haydon, Woodall celebrated for empowering women
LuAnn Haydon and Rob Woodall were celebrated Thursday for championing change and empowering women by the YWCA Quad Cities and its YES SHE CAN...
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 for high-quality music instruction, performance and collaboration.
A few dozen...
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, Jan. 13, from the county health departments statewide including...
Despite COVID, healthier 2022 predicted for Rock Island
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms' state of the city address to aldermen Monday included a healthy list of the things he said the city...
Illinois legislative investigator post empty again
Illinois is once again without the services of the top state investigator nominally charged with rooting out legislative corruption.
Illinois state Sen. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy,...
Illinois’ Democratic-drawn remap survives court challenge
A three-judge federal court panel has unanimously upheld the latest Democratic-drawn Illinois state legislative map.
If there are no more court challenges to the new...
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.
The bi-state area’s destination management and marketing organization reported in...