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Blackhawk Bank announces new strategic leadership plan
MILAN – Blackhawk Bank & Trust has adopted a new long-term strategic plan for its leadership including the immediate appointment of a new CEO, according to a news release from the bank late Tuesday, Oct. 21. The bank’s board of…
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…

QC Land Bank hosting “Vacant Spaces to Vibrant Places” workshop
The Quad Cities Land Bank Authority (QCLBA) invites developers, contractors and community members to attend…

Old West convention rides into QC this weekend
The National Congress of Old West Shootists (NCOWS) Convention will bring the old West to…

WIU to host open mic Wednesday
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is hosting an Open Mic Event from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday,…

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…

River Bandits announce 2025 schedule
As baseball season returns to the Quad Cities, the River Bandits are announcing a loaded…

BHC celebrates Community College month with incentives
To observe Community College Month in April, Black Hawk College Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)…

Contestants sought for Pitch. Connect. Fund. event
Quad Cities entrepreneurs, developers and those with projects in need of gap funding to advance…

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…

QC lawmakers back bill to boost Rock Island Arsenal
The Quad Cities congressional delegation is working to retain union jobs, attract new projects and…

Regional Leaders 2025: Leaving their mark
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is proud to share some of the profiles found…





