MACOMB, IL/ MOLINE,IL – – Western Illinois University’s Museum Studies program sponsors the 2024 Career Conversations from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11. This virtual Zoom event is for emerging professionals, professionals in career transition and any individuals interested in connecting with these vibrant groups of professionals. During the event, panelists will share their educational and career paths, talk about the road to their current positions, explore the highs and lows of working in cultural institutions and answer any questions of the audience. The goal of this event... Read More

Rock Island, IL – Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH), a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, is excited to announce its upcoming Free Personal Growth Workshop. Tailored to assist Illinois residents in enhancing their financial well-being, the workshop offers valuable insights into financial budgeting, management, and setting achievable goals for the future. As U.S. National Financial Literacy Month is celebrated in April, it presents a prime opportunity to evaluate and improve our financial situation and skills. Scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the... Read More

Aligned with our core principles, the Rock Island Parks & Recreation Department remains unwavering in our commitment to ensuring equitable access to organized sports leagues for all children, irrespective of their economic circumstances. Through the generous support of sponsors like you, we can make our program accessible to every child, empowering them to participate in various sports programs, leagues, and related activities. We’re thrilled to offer you the opportunity to become a Youth Sports League Sponsor. With options starting at $2,000 for the sponsorship of one sport/league, or... Read More

It’s a beautiful day, the smells of grills are wafting through the air, and we at your freewheelin’, magical site for entertainment and features, QuadCities.com know what you need. That’s right, some juicy tips on how you can get a damn fine burger here in the Quads. Whether you’re looking for an awesome pub-style patty off the grill or something off the wall, we’ve got the beef – that’s because we’ve got a beefy listing of local restaurants offering carry-out, delivery, and pickup where you can get a tasty burger. QuadCities.com is happy to bring you this, your go-to listing of... Read More

QC Restaurant Week will put a spring in your step on April 8-14! Celebrating the spring season, this popular restaurant promotion is poised to bring much-deserved love and business to our local restaurants and our neighbors who run them. Visit our website down below! https://qcrestaurantweek.com/  Read More

It’s BAG SALE time! Abernathy’s is hosting their Spring Bag Sale on Saturday, April 6th. If you have not made it out to a Abernathy’s Bag Sale, here the dealio- -Dress weather appropriate, this is an outdoor event located on the side of Abernathy’s across from 392 (the coffee shop). -Show up early! Bag sale starts promptly at 10 AM – NO PRE SHOPPING -They supply the bag (almost trash bag size!) -You fill the bag with as many goodies as you can fit -You pay $30 for the bag after you’ve shopped -Leave the bag with them outside and enjoy the store wide discount... Read More

Gems, minerals, jewelry, and more will be available during the Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Club’s Spring Show! Show times: Saturday, April 6 – 9am to 5pm Sunday, April 7 – 9:30am to 4pm Mississippi Valley Fairground – Davenport, Iowa Learn more: GEM AND MINERAL SHOW    Read More

You loved their cat cafe so much… Java Java is bringing it back! Mark your calendars for April 6th at 9 am and head to Davenport’s Java Java! More details are coming soon! Learn more: CAT CAFE  Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Ranking Member of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, released a statement on the passage of his bipartisan NASA Streamlining Partnerships for Research and Education for Engineering and Science Act, which passed unanimously out of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Sorensen’s bill will foster interagency collaboration between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other federal agencies.       “NASA is leading the world in developing new technologies that help our neighbors better understand the world they... Read More

The Western Illinois University College of Business and Technology will host keynote speaker and CEO Amanda Gore tomorrow, April 2 for the Ferguson Lecture from 2-3:30 p.m. in the University Union Grand Ballroom. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff, corporate partners and community members. Gore is the CEO of The Joy Project, a businesswoman and author and award-winning speaker. She is one of four Australians inducted into the USA Speaker Hall of Fame and works with small and large companies in every industry, including Mcdonald’s, Westpac, KPMG, CISCO, AMP, MDRT, Flight... Read More