QCBJ News Staff's stories

Hispanic celebrations scheduled for the QC
Two Hispanic celebrations have been scheduled in the Quad Cities in the coming days to mark Hispanic Heritage Month. First, the Silvis Hispanic Heritage Festival will be from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, on Hero Street in Silvis.…
In the Works: June 2023 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…

QC Hispanic Chamber hosts Multicultural Mixer June 29
Connect with others, network and grow at the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s…

Share your ideas on rebuilding Downtown Rock Island
Residents, business owners and other stakeholders in downtown Rock Island are invited to a public…

QCBJ announces its 2023 class of 40 Under 40 honorees
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to announce the winners of its second…
Mel Foster agents named America’s Best
Several Mel Foster Co. agents are being recognized as some of America’s most productive agents…

Business & Brews workshop is Tuesday
Area business leaders are invited to attend Business & Brews, a workshop geared toward networking,…

CrossFit OC3 hosts Summer Street Games at Daq Fac
CrossFit OC3, the renowned fitness destination, is hosting an outdoor CrossFit event this weekend in…

Friederichs named Illinois SBDC director
Ann Friederichs has been named as the new director of the Illinois Small Business Development…

City, property owner lauded for handling of RI building evacuation
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms thanked property owner Matt Stern and city staff Wednesday, June…

Demolition completed at The Davenport; site cleanup begins
The 324 Main Street building in downtown Davenport is now fully dismantled and cleanup has…

Bishop Hill Midsommar Music Festival kicks off Saturday
BISHOP HILL, Illinois – Bishop Hill will host its 2023 Midsommar Music Festival this weekend.…

Humility Homes and Services to host musical event Saturday
Humility Homes and Services will host the musical extravaganza “Harmony at Humility” at 7 p.m.…
UnityPoint Butterfly Blessings event is Saturday
UnityPoint Health – Trinity again will host the Butterfly Blessings Memorial Gathering event for parents…
Update: RI orders structural assessment of evacuated building
Rock Island officials are ordering the owners of a building that Rock Island firefighters evacuated…

Project NOW joins area’s fight against HIV/AIDS homelessness
Project NOW will become the new owner of three housing properties operated by DeLaCerda House,…





