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Bix Jazz Festival merges with Common Chord

Common Chord and the Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Society have announced a merger of the two organizations. After years of a close partnership, the Bix Society programs will officially join Common Chord’s suite of programs. The merger, which is now in…

Quad City Arts names Allen as new executive director 

​Quad City Arts did not have to search far to find a new leader –…

Illinois’ unemployment rate, jobs steady in January IDES reports

Illinois’ unemployment rate was steady at 4.9% in January and nonfarm payroll also remained largely…

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Figge exhibit celebrates humanity of Native peoples

Visitors to the “Cara and Diego Romero: Tales of Futures Past” exhibit at the Figge…

ARA moving headquarters from Moline to Dallas

The American Rental Association (ARA) is moving its trade association headquarters from Moline to Dallas.…

Visit Quad Cities honored for tourism accessibility efforts

Visit Quad Cities’ efforts to advance accessible tourism landed it top honors last week at…

Little Texas to headline Iowa 80’s Truckers Jamboree 

WALCOTT, Iowa – Country music’s Little Texas is coming to the World’s Largest Truckstop this…

Contestants sought for Pitch. Connect. Fund. event

Quad Cities entrepreneurs, developers and those with projects in need of gap funding to advance…

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Report seeks to build on ‘limitless’ QC opportunities

To create a thriving region rich in life-changing career opportunities, the Quad Cities must align…

Illinois leaders oppose DOGE education, ag cuts

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 20 other state attorneys general this week in filing…

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QC lawmakers back bill to boost Rock Island Arsenal

The Quad Cities congressional delegation is working to retain union jobs, attract new projects and…

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Regional Leaders 2025: Leaving their mark

The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to share some of the profiles found…

Family Resources director wins statewide victim justice award

Tee LeShoure, Family Resources’ director of community violence intervention, recently received the 2025 John and…

Hemispheres Bistro to close in April

The Hemispheres Bistro fine dining restaurant in Bettendorf will permanently close on Wednesday, April 30.…

Regional Leaders 2025: Leaving their mark

The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to share some of the profiles found…

NAI Ruhl Commercial wraps up successful 2024

NAI Ruhl Commercial Co., a member of the world’s premier managed network of commercial real…