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New EM BIG program eyes business growth, revitalization
The City of East Moline has launched a new Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Program to help financially support commercial property rehabilitation, encourage new business ventures, and strengthen existing businesses in its major development areas. The BIG Program is funded through…
18 ‘monumental’ tons of ice to take shape for weekend Icestravaganza
Mother Nature may be flirting with some balmy (for winter) temperatures, but organizers of the…
QC’s Rogalski named president of state hospital network
A Quad Cities area health care professional has been named president of the Illinois Critical…
United Way’s free tax preparation program begins
United Way Quad Cities is now accepting appointments for its volunteer tax preparation services. The…
Stanley Center sets cornerstones, seals time capsule
The Stanley Center for Peace and Security placed a time capsule behind three cornerstones to…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Happy Joe’s spreads magic across globe
This story is a part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Rock Island celebrates year of progress, partnerships
Not only was 2022 a “successful year” of investing in progress and building strong partnerships,…
Demolition moves into new phase on old Interstate 74 bridge
The arduous process of dismantling the old Interstate 74 bridge quietly hit a milestone on…
John Deere first to allow farmers to repair own equipment
Upon purchasing a car or truck, imagine being told when repairs are needed that the…
$300K grant will help fight gun violence in Davenport
Davenport has been “extraordinarily impacted” by gun violence for years, according to Davenport Police Chief…
Manufacturer APS accepting applications for $5,000 STEM award
Davenport-based manufacturer American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) is now accepting applications for its $5,000 award…
Tony McCombie Q&A: House leader pledges to grow base
When the 103rd Illinois General Assembly is seated on Wednesday, Jan. 11, its new GOP…
QC Bald Eagle Days: It’s all about the animals
The eagles may have been the stars, but plenty of other animals got their time…
Skylight Luxury Lounge gives people ‘warm place to chill’
Just outside the new Skylight Luxury Lounge wine bar in Rock Island is a green…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Bettendorf gets ahead of the sports tourism game
This story is a part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
QCBJ Newsmakers: I-74 redevelopment rare opportunity, patience needed
This story is a part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…