QCBJ News Staff's stories

Arsenal to host 50th annual holiday tree lighting Friday
The Rock Island Arsenal will hold its 50th annual holiday tree lighting ceremony and celebration Friday, Dec. 5, at Quarters 1 on Gillespie Street from 4-7 p.m. The event is open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to…
Podcaster, author to headline River Bend Women Fighting Hunger
River Bend Food Bank’s annual Women Fighting Hunger event returns for its fifth year on…

Regional Leaders 2025: Leaving their mark
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to share some of the profiles found…

Site Selection ranks QC in Top 10 for economic development
The Quad Cities region is again being recognized for its economic development activity in annual…

Farm Rescue presents pair of Good Samaritan Awards
A pair of volunteers dedicated to Farm Rescue’s mission of assisting farm families who have…

Volunteer to help JA teach financial literacy, career readiness
Junior Achievement (JA) of the Heartland is seeking volunteers to help K-12 students learn skills…

ImpactLife offers rewards to boost blood donations
To help fill up schedules at its Donor Center locations during the spring break travel…

Dozens of eateries preparing for April 7-13 QC Restaurant Week
With the region’s annual salute to Quad Cities restaurants rapidly approaching, Visit Quad Cities unveiled…

Lagomarcino’s advances in Coolest Thing Made in Illinois field
The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’ field has been narrowed to the Top 16 with…

Mania: The ABBA Tribute returns to the Adler Theatre
The world’s No. 1 touring ABBA tribute returns to the Adler Theatre on Oct. 15,…

Safer Sacks celebrates 20 years with foundation’s biggest goal yet
Safer Sacks, Quad Cities Safer Foundation’s largest fundraiser, is celebrating 20 years on Thursday, April…

Honkamp included among Accounting Today’s Top 10 Midwest firms
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Honkamp, P.C., whose offices include Davenport, once again ranks as one of…

Quad City Arts names Allen as new executive director
Quad City Arts did not have to search far to find a new leader –…

Illinois’ unemployment rate, jobs steady in January IDES reports
Illinois’ unemployment rate was steady at 4.9% in January and nonfarm payroll also remained largely…

QC Land Bank hosting “Vacant Spaces to Vibrant Places” workshop
The Quad Cities Land Bank Authority (QCLBA) invites developers, contractors and community members to attend…

Old West convention rides into QC this weekend
The National Congress of Old West Shootists (NCOWS) Convention will bring the old West to…





