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Mayor says ‘East Moline is in a great place’
East Moline is a city moving forward in “high gear” with downtown revitalization, new businesses and a new fire chief. That’s the word from East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman during his 2026 East Moline State of the City Address presented…
Analog II will get new name, serve pizza
These are changing times for Analog II and Lopiez Pizza in downtown Moline. This May,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Old Rock Island County courthouse demolition nears
The old Rock Island County courthouse inched closer to demolition after the City of Rock…
Clinton preparing for 3-day country music festival
CLINTON, Iowa – A three-day country music concert event – called the Tailgate N’ Tallboys…
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…
Figge offering free admission throughout April
This is no April Fool’s – the Figge Art Museum will be offering free admission…
