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Illinois jobless rate is up due to ‘growing uncertainty’

The number of jobs fell and the unemployment rate is up in Illinois. That’s the story being told by the numbers presented in the jobs data recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department…

Bettendorf mayor: ‘Great things happening here’

Bettendorf is moving forward with “big, cool” construction projects, more growth, more businesses and plans…

Country music headliner Old Dominion will play at JDC

This summer’s John Deere Classic golf tournament will again feature the Concerts on the Course…

Mel Foster Relocation Division nominated for LeadingRE award

Mel Foster Co.’s Relocation Division has been nominated for the 2025 Pinnacle Award by Leading…

Pinnacle Mel Foster Co.

Realtors group announces year-end stats

A year-end real estate report shows increased sales activity across the Quad Cities region with…

Deere’s StarFire wins Coolest Thing Made in North Dakota

The StarFire 7500 Receiver – designed and manufactured by John Deere’s Intelligent Solutions Group –…

McCrea to headline Discover the Extra in Mercer County

ALEDO, Illinois – Residents, business owners, and community leaders are invited to a special evening…

Mercer County Aledo Opera House

Chamber expands Hob Nosh ’26 to the community

The Quad Cities Chamber is expanding one of its most anticipated annual events and inviting…

Mexican eatery hopes to be ‘hot spot’ in East Moline

There’s a sign near the front door of the Taquizas Los Jarochos Mexican restaurant in…

Happy Joe’s launches year-long Charity of the Month program

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream has launched a new program to spotlight a different…

Happy Joe's New executives charity of the month

Ascentra raises record $30,525 for Salvation Army

Ascentra Credit Union’s rebranded holiday auto loan promotion, “Ride 75,” generated a record $30,525 for…

Davenport police chief to retire after 31 years on March 2

Davenport Police Chief Jefferey Bladel announced he will retire after 31 years of dedicated service…

Jeff Bladel Davenport Police Chief retires

Make-A-Wish Illinois names Casey Marsh CEO

Make-A-Wish Illinois has appointed Casey Marsh as its new chief executive officer, effective Monday, March…

Make-A-Wish Illinois Casey Marsh

Arconic to build $175 million casting complex in Bettendorf 

The Arconic Davenport Works plant is getting ready for another big milestone in the Quad…

Arconic Corp.

Russell, AFSP Iowa create Construction Hike for Hope

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Iowa Chapter is partnering with Davenport-based Russell to…

Construction Hike for Hope American Foundation for Suicide Prevent (AFSP) Iowa Chapter Russell

Stretch Zone celebrates re-grand opening in Bettendorf

Nate Borgstadt loves helping people get to a better quality of life. The Moline man…