QCBJ News Staff's stories

Project NOW announces LIHEAP start 

  Project NOW, Inc. announced that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin taking applications on Wednesday, Oct. 1, for income-eligible households in the western Illinois counties of Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island.  The program provides assistance with…

Concerts on the Course: Counting Crows perform at JDC

The John Deere Classic isn’t just about great golf. It’s also about great music. The…

Iowa 80 Truckers Jamboree fest rolls in July 11-13 

WALCOTT, Iowa – Get ready for trucks, food, music, fireworks and fun. The 45th annual…

QCBJ seeking nominations for Forty Under 40 awards 

The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is accepting nominations through Friday, July 12, for its…

Forty Under 40

Photo look at Wednesday’s John Deere Classic Action!

It’s finally here! The John Deere Classic is underway! Look for a breakdown of today’s…

Report: Economic outlook is positive, with some concerns

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) released its second-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2024 on…

Rock Island Arsenal Garrison to get new commander

Col. Daniel D. Mitchell will relinquish command of U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Rock Island Arsenal…

Garrison Arsenal

JDC saves a seat for ‘friend and supporter’ Steve Tappa

The late beloved Quad Cities sports writer Steve Tappa was unable to take his customary…

Steve Tappa John Deere Classic JDC

Sept. 7 will feature flood-delayed Red, White & Boom!

This year’s Red, White and Boom! fireworks show – which was postponed from its original…

Red, White and Boom! Fourth of July fireworks

Bubble’s Boba Tea closes downtown Davenport site

The Bubble’s Boba Tea shop has permanently closed its downtown Davenport location inside the Scott…

Habaneros Mexican Grill & Cantina to open in Geneseo

Habaneros Mexican Grill & Cantina in Moline will open a new location in Geneseo with…

Nonprofits receive $150,000 in capacity building grants

As nonprofit organizations grow, they need additional support to build their capacity and sustainably expand…

capacity building grants Quad Cities Community Foundation

QC loses 2,700 jobs, unemployment rate rises in May

The Quad Cities was among four Illinois metro areas to record over-the-year job losses in…

Illinois unemployment rate jobless IDES decline

Farm Rescue adds Wisconsin to its service area

Farm Rescue announced it is adding Wisconsin to the growing list of states where it…

Nate Clark Farm Rescue Wisconsin

UnityPoint workers help keep JDC fans safe

The 2024 John Deere Classic returns to TPC Deere Run this week bringing with it…

Illinois manufacturers can apply for safety training grants

The Business Training Center at Black Hawk College recently received workforce training grant funds to…