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Mercado on Fifth celebrates 10 years of ‘passion and commitment’
There’s a sign inside the Mercado on Fifth building in Moline that states: “Everyone wins when people get an opportunity to show what they can do.” That’s a quote from the late Robert “Bob” Ontiveros, the longtime businessman and philanthropist…
New state laws will impact Illinois businesses, families
Of the 300 Illinois state laws set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2026, one…
Expanded tax credits will boost state, QCA Film Office
The Quad City Area Film Office along with filmmakers, talent and trades across Illinois received…
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…
Electro Freeze to relocate, expand in north Davenport
Electro Freeze, a Welbilt company, announced today that it will relocate its food equipment manufacturing…
Hungry Hobo opens its 12th sandwich shop
The newest Hungry Hobo sandwich shop in the Quad Cities is in the middle of…
‘We’re giving hope’ – 500 food boxes donated to families
RIVERDALE, Iowa – Dennis Butler says he loves helping people and the community, which he…
Parr Instrument unveils big, ‘truly beautiful’ expansion
Quad Cities leaders packed into Parr Instrument Company’s gleaming new spaces for a Tuesday, Dec.…
Passenger rail advocates watch Pritzker ink transit reform
Quad Cities passenger rail advocates joined Gov. JB Pritzker for the signing today, Dec. 16,…
QC Foundation awards $300k to boost affordable housing efforts
A “perfect storm” of problems and economics have created a massive affordable housing shortage in…
EM’s H.C. Duke & Son considering various expansion plans
A longtime Quad Cities ice cream machine manufacturer is weighing its options for an expansion…
Nestlé Purina helps local small animal, vet assistant program
ELDRIDGE – Hayden Burmeister, 17, and Kelsie Hilsenbeck, 16, love their classes at the Regional…
Grow QC report offers guide to region’s high-demand jobs
Inspired by the work of the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s education analysis and workforce…
‘You’re at home’ – community welcomes Authentix Bettendorf
LuAnn Kerr is looking to downsize from her Rock Island house to an apartment. Her…
WIU trustees authorize sale of Moline campus Building C
By Kenda Burrows and Jennifer DeWitt One of Western Illinois University’s buildings on its Moline…
HNI, Steelcase unite into a single company
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation announced Wednesday, Dec. 10, it has completed its acquisition of…
