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QC leaders laud passenger rail funds; warn work remains
Quad Cities leaders gathered at The Q late last week to celebrate $425 million in state funds destined for bringing passengers from Chicago to the passenger rail station Moline built in 2018 in anticipation of that moment. They also credited…
WIU receives DOJ funds to train police
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced that…
Bethany, WIU partner for Giving Tree toy drive
As the holidays quickly approach, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities and Bethany for Children & Families…
Friendship Manor launching $12.5M in upgrades
A retirement community in Rock Island will soon start $12.5 million in improvements to meet…
Illinois continues it strong nuclear energy approach
Congratulations to the Illinois General Assembly for passing another piece of legislation that will help…
Winter Wellness event helps at-risk residents prepare
Three Quad Cities organizations are teaming up to hold their second annual Winter Wellness event…
Honeypot esports event is this weekend at the Putnam
A Honeypot esports tournament is coming to the Putnam Museum and Science Center for the…
Moline pool has new name: Riverside Riverslide
Riverside Family Aquatic Center in Moline has a new name: Riverside Riverslide. The name change…
RDA awards more than $2M in fall grants
The Regional Development Authority recently awarded more than $2 million in fall grants to area…
New home to help Empowerment Center expand its reach
As the YWCA Iowa Empowerment Center gets settled into its new home in east Davenport,…
Pritzker, QC leaders celebrate $65M I-280 project completion
Completion of a $65.7 million resurfacing project to make the Interstate 280 bridge a smoother,…
New youth center will be ‘second home’ to children
A new, nearly $1 million youth center will be built near downtown Davenport next year.…
John Deere Foundation celebrates 75th anniversary
The John Deere Foundation is celebrating 75 years of supporting families who live, work, and…
U.S. News names WIU a 2024 Best Midwest Regional University
Western Illinois University was recognized this month as a “Best Regional University in the Midwest”…
Royal Neighbors Outstanding Civic Service Organization for 2023
Royal Neighbors of America was recognized recently as Outstanding Civic Service Organization by the Association…
From intern to CEO: Honkamp’s Katie Thomas’ climb to success
If Honkamp, P.C. President and CEO Katie Thomas were in a “choose your own adventure”…
