QCBJ News Staff's stories
QC jobs down, August unemployment steady over 2024
The August unemployment rate in the Quad Cities was unchanged at 5.3% over last year while total nonfarm jobs decreased -1,700 compared to August 2024, according to data provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Statewide the over-the-year…
East Moline to host Fourth of July events
East Moline is getting ready to celebrate. The city will host many Independence Day events…
ImOn will expand fiber-optic network to Camanche
CAMANCHE, Iowa – ImOn Communications is expanding its 100% fiber-optic network to this city, the…
John Deere Classic recognizes veterans with Folds of Honor
The John Deere Classic will host its first Folds of Honor recognition on Friday, July…
SAL, Head Start receive federal funds for education programs
The Quad Cities-based SAL Family and Community Services was among two organizations in western Illinois…
GROWTH hosts homebuyer workshops in Spanish
Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) is hosting two webinar workshops as part of National Homeownership Month…
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Too $hort, Yung Joc head to The Mark
Summer Jam 24 featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Too $hort and Yung Joc are coming to Vibrant…
Flooding prediction postpones Red White & Boom
The rising Mississippi River and the potential for flooding have forced a postponement of the…
New Illinois laws amplify, incentivize philanthropy foundations say
Moline Regional Community Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, and Rock Island Community Foundation are celebrating…
Royal Neighbors awards 32 scholarships to U.S. students
Royal Neighbors of America, a nonprofit life insurance organization based in Rock Island, has awarded…
Southern photography from Do Good Fund on view at Figge
An exhibition celebrating the ever-changing American South through the lenses of more than 60 diverse…
Beat the Elite runners to be announced Thursday
Two athletes have been selected to be the Russell Beat the Elite competitors. They will…
Corridor Media Group wins 6 AABP editorial excellence awards
The Corridor Media Group, parent company of the Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) and the Quad…
ImpactLife needs blood donors this week; offering rewards
ImpactLife is “on call” for the week of June 24 as a member of the…
Illinois’ unemployment rate rises, payroll jobs up in May
The unemployment rate in Illinois rose slightly in May to 4.9% while nonfarm jobs increased…
Putnam urges visitors to get aboard QC Locomotive Legacy
The Putnam Museum and Science Center opened its All Aboard: Our Quad City Locomotive Legacy…
