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Griffin, Poston join lineup for 2026 John Deere Classic

Two of the world’s Top 40 golfers have become the latest PGA Tour pros to commit to the fast-approaching 2026 John Deere Classic.   J.T. Poston, the 2022 JDC champion, and Ben Griffin have joined the 2026 field, the Quad Cities…

Black Hawk gets grant for new GED, welding program

Adults who are taking Black Hawk College classes to learn English or earn their high…

MRCF announces new partnership in grant awards

The Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) and Old National Bank Wealth Management (ONB) are partnering…

Molly Foley Moline Regional Community Foundation grants

New state laws will impact Illinois businesses, families

Of the 300 Illinois state laws set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2026, one…

12 groups awarded $315k in QC River Connection Grants

The Quad Cities Community Foundation and the Clean River Advisory Council (C-RAC) will award $315,000…

Woodward trust grants scholarships Quad Cities Community Foundation C-RAC QC River Connections Grants capacity building

Ascentra sponsors Angel Tree for Boys & Girls Club

Dozens of Quad Cities children are enjoying the holiday spirit this year thanks to the…

Rock Island survey seeks QC input to guide public planning

Rock Island residents, businesses and visitors are invited to share their thoughts through the city’s…

East Moline to host BMX 2026 World Series qualifying event

The East Moline BMX Speedway will host a weekend of high-energy racing as it welcomes…

World Series of Concrete and Gold Cup qualifying

QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Forest Grove Sports Complex has big first year in Bettendorf

WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmaker series to looking back on some of the…

QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Mitchell joins RI-based Fontaine Consulting

WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmaker series to looking back on some of the…

Expanded tax credits will boost state, QCA Film Office

The Quad City Area Film Office along with filmmakers, talent and trades across Illinois received…

Quad City Area Film Office Quad Cities

Tractor Supply hits $25M fundraising mark for 4-H youth

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S. – including a new…

Tractor Supply Company 4-H

AAA offers Tow to Go service to prevent impaired driving

In an effort to keep impaired drivers off the road this holiday season, AAA is…

Tow to Go AAA

LeClaire gets ready for last-minute shoppers

LECLAIRE, Iowa – Businesses in this community are getting ready for last-minute shoppers during the…

Augustana to acquire Trinity College of Nursing & Health Science, marking new chapter for nursing

“You get stronger when you work together.” That was the word Monday, Dec. 22, from…

Halpin law simplifies Illinois hunting license process starting Jan. 1

A new Illinois law backed by state Senator Mike Halpin clarifying and simplifying hunting license…

Illinois Department of Natural Resporces (DNR) hunting Halpin