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ROTC program to continue at Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University will retain its Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program after the U.S. Army reversed its decision to inactivate it, the Macomb-based university announced Tuesday, Sept. 2. In a news release, WIU said the United States Army has…

Shop handmade, vintage at Made Market QC this weekend

From handmade goods and trendy boutiques to vintage pieces, you’ll find vendor booths offering it…

Rock Island gets no RFPs by deadline for Firehouse No. 5

What may be the final effort to save Rock Island Firehouse No. 5 failed to…

WIU, WQPT and StartNet co-host Ready to Learn Conference

Western Illinois University – in conjunction with WQPT PBS and Illinois StarNet Regions I and…

Railroad overpass part of joint Bettendorf-Riverdale study

Following a breakfast meeting last year with a railroad vice president, Riverdale Mayor Anthony Heddlesten’s…

railroad overpass

Rock Island County courthouse has Wednesday date with wrecking ball

Weather permitting, demolition is expected to begin Wednesday, April 5, on the old Rock Island…

The old Rock Island County Courthouse faces the wrecking ball

Arsenal union says contract wasn’t bargained in good faith

The union that represents some 400 workers at the Rock Island Arsenal says those skilled…

Arsenal Union

QC unemployment rises to 4.6% in February

The Quad Cities posted the second largest unemployment rate increase in February among Illinois’ 14…

WIU-QC student group to host I-74 bridge demo presentation April 6

I-74 Corridor Manager George Ryan and Helm Civil Engineer Tom Schebler will discuss the old…

George Ryan, the Interstate 74 corridor manager, discusses the ongoing demolition work on the old I-74 bridge at the Moline Rotary Club on Monday, Jan. 9.

Restaurant workers honored during QC Restaurant Week

Five area restaurant workers have been honored for their hard work, devotion, perseverance, care and…

Why neighborhood rebirth matters to Deere, QC business community

John Deere is increasingly making the sustainable revitalization of diverse neighborhoods including Rock Island’s West…

John Deere Foundation Taryn Edgin Mara Downing

Old Rock Island County courthouse demolition nears

The old Rock Island County courthouse inched closer to demolition after the City of Rock…

The old Rock Island County Courthouse

Clinton preparing for 3-day country music festival

CLINTON, Iowa –  A three-day country music concert event – called the Tailgate N’ Tallboys…

Clinton Mayor Scott Maddasion, left, discusses the Tailgates N’ Tallboys Music Festival during a meeting Friday, March 31, at the Grow Clinton office.

Homegrown leaders seek to revive RI West End’s greatness

For years studies and plans have been created by well-intentioned outsiders seeking to fix what…

West End Rock Island

Figge offering free admission throughout April

This is no April Fool’s – the Figge Art Museum will be offering free admission…

Figge Art Museum South Deere & Co. revolutionary muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros Lois Kames Young Artists

UPDATE: Scott County cuts could impact CASI’s programs, future

CASI leaders who were already staring at a $50,000 budget cut that would shutter Jane’s…