MACOMB, IL – The Western Illinois University School of Music will present the WIU Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Assistant Professor of Cello and Director of Orchestral Activities Kenny Lee, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Due to the restrictions currently in place, there are no general admission performances in the COFAC Recital Hall.This […]
Gena Schantz, a scholar with extensive knowledge about George Davenport, his family, his home, and the role he played in the development of the Quad Cities, will present on the early fur trade in this region. This program will be offered virtually on Thursday, October 1st at 6:30 pm. For more information, please visit https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/6616364. […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – The Western Illinois University Office of Risk Management will offer a free face covering distribution from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 in the quad area between the University Union and the Malpass Library on the Macomb campus. Face coverings will also be distributed on the Quad Cities campus and can be […]
MACOMB, IL — The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Western Illinois University (Illinois SBDC) provides no cost, confidential advising and training to help entrepreneurs and businesses start, grow, sustain and transition their businesses. The Illinois SBDC, funded in part through a grant from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, recently secured additional funding […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Looking for a step up on a new career? Seeking an internship that’s going to help your job prospects and expand your skills? You’re in luck, because a virtual Fall Career and Internship Fair, for all academic majors at Western Illinois University, will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. […]
Today, negotiations are set to continue on another covid stimulus bill. Nancy Pelosi has said, to her credit, that she doesn’t want Congress to adjourn without another one. And, Steven Mnuchin, also to his credit, has seemed eager to likewise get a deal done. And make no doubt about it, there NEEDS to be another […]
Quad-Cities author Connie Wilson is celebrating the days of the presidential debate, and a few other special days, by offering people FREE copies of her e-book, “Bee Gone.” Wilson’s ebook will be free on Amazon.com the following days: Debate Dates These are the dates of the debates: 1) Sept. 29 – 1st debate 2) October […]
Welcome to the QuadCities.com Virtual Art Gallery! In this feature, we’re spotlighting area artists and their work. Every Tuesday we’ll feature a new local artist. It’s free and our way of showcasing awesome area artists and allowing them to include a link to their own online gallery or patreon! If you’d like to be included […]
Got a perfect pupper? A great good boi? A darn awesome doggo? QuadCities.com wants to feature your dog in our new Pupper Of The Week feature! Just send a picture of your pet with their name, your name, and a sentence or two about them and we’ll post their pic and story on QuadCities.com. Message […]
The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation (RIMEF) Board of Directors has awarded $40,277.66 to fund internet access for Digital Equity in the Rock Island-Milan School District (RIMSD) over a period of 3 years. The vote was made at the RIMEF’s board meeting last Thursday after a presentation from RIMSD IT Director, Troy Bevans. Mr. Bevans stated […]
