Featured

Members of the McCarthy-Bush Corp. team include, from left, Ben Bush, sales and business development director for Oertel Metal Works; Maureen (Bush) Roe, project contracting and risk manager for McCarthy Improvement; Mike Bush, the new CEO of the McCarthy-Bush Corp.; and John Bush, construction controller with McCarthy-Bush. CREDIT MCCARTHY-BUSH CORP.

McCarthy-Bush has new CEO; 5 generations guide company

Mike Bush says these are “exciting times” for the Davenport-based McCarthy-Bush Corp. That excitement is focused on growing business opportunities, new projects, a lot of optimism for the future and new leadership for the business. Earlier this month, Greg Bush…

Build Like A Girl: Event helps girls break barriers

Local Girl Scouts used hammers, saws and even blowtorches to build and decorate birdhouses at…

Rescued gets new home in its journey to save pets

A 3-year-old gray cat named Pinball was the center of attention at the Rescued boutique…

Illinois unemployment rate remains stable in January

Illinois’ monthly unemployment rate was unchanged in January as nonfarm payrolls increased by 1,700 jobs,…

Illinois unemployment rate jobless IDES decline

Mayor: East Moline has big plans, moving forward

East Moline is riding a wave of momentum with big plans and projects in the…

Zimmerman Honda adds 690 solar panels to building

“We have gone solar.” Zimmerman Honda officials made that announcement on Thursday, March 7, on…

QC social service agencies form Youth Wellness Coalition

Social service agencies and health professionals in the Quad Cities are noticing more stressed and…

QC economy slows, but local businesses expect improvement ahead

The Quad Cities economy slowed in the fourth quarter of 2023 as local manufacturers experienced…

chamber report Bill Polley

Rescued grand opening event is Friday, March 8

Rescued, a high-end resale boutique in Silvis that gives goods and household items a second…

Jersey Mike’s opening new location in northern Bettendorf

A new Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurant will open this spring in the TBK Sports Complex…

Junior Achievement Inspiration Center micro campaign surpasses goal

Junior Achievement of the Heartland recently raised more than $7,500 in donations for its capital…

JA center

Mercado hires experienced QC native to lead market

As Mercado on Fifth gears up for its May 2024 reopening it will have a…

Frances Williams director Travel + Leisure Best Places to Live

$15M-plus awarded to upgrade QC highways in Illinois, Iowa

More than $15 million in Surface Transportation Block Grants has been awarded to highway projects…

River Bandits unveil 2024 promotional schedule

With another season of Midwest League baseball on the way, the Quad Cities River Bandits…

Deere again makes World’s Most Ethical Companies list

Deere & Co. has for the 17th time been recognized as one of the World’s…

2023 most ethical volunteer hours Figge John Deere Gallery senetra civic 50 quarterly report GUSS davenport works first quarter results

Covenant Family makes list of fastest-growing companies

Inc. magazine recently revealed that Covenant Family Solutions (CFS) has ranked No. 138 on its…