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Illinois unemployment steady in September, IDES said
Illinois’ September jobs remained nearly unchanged over August, while year-over-year growth continued with the state adding 24,400 nonfarm jobs compared to a year ago, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) said. Over-the-month totals in September were -2,200, down 0.0%…
MRA to detail compensation findings virtually Sept. 11
MRA, the nation’s largest employer association – with a footprint in the Quad Cities, will…

Hispanic celebrations scheduled for the QC
Two Hispanic celebrations have been scheduled in the Quad Cities in the coming days to…

Vet Fest 2025 in Davenport on Sept. 13
Vet Fest 2025 – a celebration of veterans and community – will be held from…

Topher Grace to attend “The Big Picture” screening at Last Picture House
Actor Topher Grace will be at The Last Picture House on Saturday, Oct. 4, for…

Friends of Bettendorf Parks host senior Fall Golf Cart Tour
The Friends of Bettendorf Parks & Recreation – partners of the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation…

Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s this weekend at Vibrant Arena
Quad Citians are invited to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the…

NAMI offers mental health education programs in Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa – NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley will offer two free, nationally developed mental health…

Rock Island celebrating new energy, welcoming spaces
Downtown Rock Island is getting a new look – and now a rebrand. The Rock…

UnityPoint advisory councils formed to shape patient experience
UnityPoint Health has launched the Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) as an additional way…

Pritzker names Rayapati to workforce innovation panel
Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati has been appointed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to the Illinois Workforce…

QC urged to take survey, help CASI plan for future
CASI (Center for Active Seniors) has launched what its leaders call “a long-due” strategic planning…

Mireles named LULAC Man of Year
Sebastian Mireles, operations manager for the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, has received…

Job fair slated for Sept. 16 in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – Grow Clinton and IowaWORKS will host a job fair from 11 a.m.…

SCORE offers business workshops in September
Entrepreneurs and small business owners can access a variety of workshops in September, covering topics…

State 18 business expected to open in mid October
A new bar that will feature a golf simulator and an outdoor patio is scheduled…





