QCBJ News Staff's stories

Last Picture House to host “Unbreakable” screening
The Last Picture House will host a special, one-night-only screening of M. Night Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable” at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. The event will feature a live hosting by Jonathan Decker, a licensed therapist, and Alan Seawright, a professional…
Honor Flight of the Quad Cities takes off Sept. 19
For the 58th time since its inception, Honor Flight of the Quad Cities will take…
Moline launches video platform to connect with residents
Moline residents now have a new way to connect with city officials through Rep’d, a…

Last chance to register for free UnityPoint cooking series
UnityPoint Health is still taking sign-ups for its free Cooking with Heart series, which begins…
LULAC Fiesta Night is at the Putnam Sept. 9
The Putnam Museum will host this year’s LULAC Fiesta Night from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on…

Over the Edge: Event brings in $160,000 and counting
“Over the Edge” – the annual fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the…

RI County Democrats’ Salute to Labor Picnic set for Monday
The Rock Island County Democratic Central Committee’s 54th Annual Salute to Labor Picnic on Monday,…

Trains, Planes & Automobiles event set
GENESEO, Illinois – The 17th annual Trains, Planes & Automobiles event will roar into this…

Channel Cat Water Taxi to end weekday service soon
The Channel Cat Water Taxi will wrap up its weekday schedule on Labor Day when…
QC parades step off Monday morning
Celebrate Labor Day Quad Cities style by visiting a parade in Rock Island or East…

Catch the Madness: Help QC win Iowa League of Cities award
Time is running out to help a Quad Cities joint digital public safety radio system…

Augustana to welcome one of its largest, most diverse classes
Augustana College is poised for a larger influx of students on move-in day Friday, Sept.…

Grant to address teacher shortages in high-needs districts
Western Illinois University, in partnership with Black Hawk College and local school districts, received a…

The Project moves to new site this fall
The Project of the Quad Cities (TPQC) announced Wednesday, Aug. 30, that it will move…

BBN Health Fair goal: ‘Connect with people’ on many services
Ronald Calvert was at the Bettendorf Community Center on Wednesday, Aug. 30, to tell people…

QC firefighters to compete in Chili Contest for a Cause
Next month, Quad Cities area firefighters will face the ultimate battle: Who makes the best…
