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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Arconic to build $175 million casting complex in Bettendorf
The Arconic Davenport Works plant is getting ready for another big milestone in the Quad…

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

Stretch Zone celebrates re-grand opening in Bettendorf
Nate Borgstadt loves helping people get to a better quality of life. The Moline man…





