Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $3,328,749 in federal grant funding for Head Start education programs in Northwestern Illinois.   “Early childhood education is one of the most critical investments we can make to level the playing field for our kids and put them on a path to success,” said Sorensen. “This funding will increase opportunity across our region, and I look forward to ensuring our children, teachers, and volunteers in Central and Northwestern Illinois have what they need to be successful.”  “This financial investment into early childhood education... Read More

Tuesday February 28th is World Spay Day! An annual campaign to encourage people to save animal lives by spaying and neutering their pets and feral cats. QCAWC has a low-cost spay/neuter program! Make an appointment online https://qcawc.org/vet-clinic/spay-neuter-program or call 309-787-6830 Option #2. You can also Be A Life Saver by sponsoring a spay or neuter: https://qcawc.org/vet-clinic/sponsor-a-spay-neuter QCAWC relies solely on donations and can only continue our life saving programs with your help to donate visit the qcawc website: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4PMM5TDBS4EUN This... Read More

Davenport, Iowa — Covenant Family Solutions (CFS), a behavioral healthcare provider based in Cedar Rapids, announces the opening of a new mental health clinic in Davenport. With the opening of this clinic, CFS hopes to help unleash the potential of each individual, couple, and family it serves. Data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reveals that Iowa ranks 44th in the nation in the ratio of mental health providers to residents. There are less than two mental health providers available to serve every 1,000 people in the state. Unsurprisingly, people may wait up to three months... Read More

Genesis Health System will hold its first ‘Walk in Wednesday’ Hiring Event this Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 3 to 6 p.m. Genesis Human Resources representatives will be at located at the main entrances of both Genesis Medical Center – Davenport (1227 East Rusholme Street, Davenport, IA ) and Genesis Medical Center – Silvis (801 Illini Drive, Silvis, IL), to meet with and conduct on-the-spot interviews for all open positions (clinical and non-clinical).This walk in, same day, back to back interview process is designed to make it eveneasier for the job seeker and employer to find the perfect... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – February 14, 2023 – Starting Tuesday, February 21st, 2023, the Forest Grove Drive and Middle Road intersection will be closed for construction as part of the Forest Grove Drive Reconstruction Project. The Competition Drive intersection at Middle Road, north of Forest Grove Drive, will remain open. To access the TBK Bank Sports Complex and nearby businesses, use Friendship Path to the west and Competition Drive to the east.  DETOUR INFORMATION Thru traffic along Forest Grove Drive will be detoured using the recently completed extension of Competition Drive and Friendship... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that he has been named to serve as the top Democrat on the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics within the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. He was also named to serve on the Subcommittee on Energy. “I look forward to using my leadership position on the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee to support our aerospace industry in Rockford and the surrounding communities while helping us better understand the world that we live in,” said Congressman Sorensen. “Through my seat on the Energy Subcommittee, I will be able to support our energy... Read More

MOLINE, Illinois—EveryChild, the nonprofit formerly known as the Child Abuse Council, is now accepting nominations for its Champions for Every Child award. This award is given each year to an individual, a business or nonprofit, and/or a young adult 18 or under to celebrate the community leaders who dedicate their time, expertise, or donations to ensuring a safe, healthy childhood for all. “Childhood well-being is a community issue,” said Mark Mathews, EveryChild’s Executive Director. “These local heroes too often go unsung. It’s our honor to lift up their example with the Champions... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement: “I look forward to working with Senators Duckworth and Durbin, the Bureau of Prisons, and the Department of Justice to make sure that USP Thomson plays an integral role in our nation’s prison system and creates a high-level of safety and security for all employees and inmates,” said Sorensen. Congressman Eric Sorensen is the first openly LGBTQ person elected to represent Illinois at the federal level and is a member of the New Democrat Coalition. Prior to serving in Congress, Sorensen was a local meteorologist in Rockford... Read More

Quad City Engineering & Science Council is offering scholarships for high school seniors pursuing a STEM Career. Students must be a resident of Mercer, Rock Island, Henry, Whiteside, Carroll, Knox, or Lee county in Illinois, or Clinton, Scott, Muscatine, or Louisa County in Iowa. They must plan to study for a STEM related degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) at either an accredited four-year college or university, an associate degree at a community or junior college, or a skilled trades certification. Applications can be found at https://qcesc.org/for- students/#Scholarships  Read More

Sometimes, as she thinks about her future, Lila Teitle thinks of Jayne Lee Andreseen. She never knew Jayne, who passed away in 2005 at the age of 13 after a courageous battle with a rare form of pediatric cancer. But as the most recent recipient of the Jayne Lee Andreesen Memorial Scholarship, she carries Jayne’s story forward with her. “It was such an honor to be picked for this special scholarship,” said Lila, now a first-year student on the pre-med track at Duke University. “The Andreesens and the scholarship committee were kind enough to put their faith in me to go out, study, and help... Read More