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Hare: Jobs bill gives unemployed 'dignity of having a job' - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
A $75 billion jobs bill would put up to a million people to work "immediately" if passed, U.S. Rep. Phil Hare said Wednesday during a joint press conference with Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., chairman of the House Education and Labor

Amidst state budget woes, Chamber group shares thanks - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Local leaders made their 13th annual lobbying trip to Springfield Wednesday in time to hear Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn address the state's dire budget straits.

Gov. Quinn has proposed a one-third hike in the state income tax to help

Q-C schools get some green for going green - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
EAST MOLINE -- A United Township High School environmental group was one of four Quad-Cities area schools to receive checks in support of their green efforts fromLiving Lands & Waters Wednesday.

Members of United Township's "Team Earth" accepted a

Quinn's plan could cost Quad-Cities $3.64 million - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Gov. Pat Quinn's plan to alter how state income tax money is distributed to local governments would cost the Illinois Quad-Cities an estimated $3.64 million the first year.

In his Wednesday budget speech, Gov. Quinn said he wants lawmakers

Q-C Symphony to play at July 3 fireworks - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
For the first time in its 95-year history, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra will accompany Independence Day fireworks this July at Davenport's LeClaire Park.

"This is really very exciting," said QCSO executive director Jeff vom Saal. "This has been

Woodhull approves contract for water testing - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
WOODHULL -- The village board this week approved a reported on a three-year water testing contract with PDC Laboratory of Peoria for $2,453.

The contract covers required once-per-month testing of the water supply, as well as other periodic tests.

Retired principal enjoys new botanical classroom - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
ROCK ISLAND-- Retired Moline High School principal Gary Koeller left the world of crowded halls and midterms in 2007, only to end up back in a classroom.

However, he has shifted his efforts from high school to horticulture and

Hampton school board OKs playground construction - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
HAMPTON --Schoolchildren in Hampton have a new playground to look forward to when they head back to class next year.

The Board of Education this week approved the recommendations of the facilities committee to install the $25,000 playground

New cable channel launches in Q-C - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
THIS TV, a free broadcast movie network from MGM Studios, is now available to Mediacom Cable customers in the Quad-Cities.

Over-the-air viewers have been able to watch THIS Quad Cities on channel 26.2 since Dec. 10. It joined Mediacom

Today in history for Thursday, March 11, 2010 - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Today is Thursday, March 11, the70th day of 2010. There are 295 days left in the year.

1860 -- 150 years ago: There is considerable inquiry for the annual statement from the board of education as the people want

Daily planner, March 11, 2010 - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Today

North Scott High School Jazz Jam

7:30 p.m., Mojo's Cafe, River Music Experience, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free. (563) 326-1555.

Craig Shoemaker, co-starring Jason Love

7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m.

Red, White & Boom and Blues Fest announced - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Press release submitted by the Iowa Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce

Mark July 3, 2010 on your calendar to attend the most patriotic, musical celebration of our country's freedom in the region. Red, White & Boom organizers, the Mississippi