Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (PR-AL), and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act. This legislation will provide states with federal grants to help working families afford clean drinking water and wastewater services.    “We have wonderful communities here in Central and Northwestern Illinois, and I know too many of our working families are struggling to pay their bills and make ends meet,” said... Read More

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a special Symphony Orchestra Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 19 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The WIU Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Kenny Lee, assistant professor of Cello and Director of Orchestral Activities, will perform Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D Major, “Titan”, with student, faculty and alumni musicians. The program will include: Symphony No. 1 in D Major, “Titan” – Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) I. Slow. Dragging. Like a sound of nature— At... Read More

You are invited to our 2nd annual Poverty Conference Thursday at Rhythm City Casino beginning at 9 am.   There are panels on re-entry, housing affordability, youth training and more.  You can come for one panel or all day.  Thanks for your interest.   9:00 am Welcome Dwight Ford, Project NOW Executive Director Update from Stormy Udell-Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies   Justice–                                                                                                                    ... Read More

Common Chord will present Jazz Nights at 2nd & Main on every Tuesday night! A collection of jazz ensembles from across the QC area, every Tuesday on the Common Chord Community Stage inside Zeke’s Island Cafe. Free to attend. Every Tuesday, 6pm – 8pm. Common Chord Community Stage at Zeke’s Island Cafe. 131 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801 Learn more: COMMON CHORD    Read More

Don’t miss the BHS Theatre Dept teen edition production of “Chicago” – April 18-21. Set in the roaring twenties, Chicago is a search for the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal. #BettPride Purchase tickets https://bhspac.booktix.net/  Read More

QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every week! And this week we’ve got a BONUS PET OF THE WEEK! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL 61264. The number is (309) 787-6830. QCAWC Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic is at 612 1st St. W. Milan, IL 61264. Number is (309) 787-6830. Also check out qcawc.org This week’s Pet of the Week is… Hestu! Say hello to Hestu! Hetsu is a little shy at first but is very sweet once you start petting her. She’s... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) introduced the bipartisan Opportunities for Non-developed Sites to Have Opportunities to be Rehabilitated for Economic Development (ONSHORE) Act. This legislation will help strengthen our supply chains by giving communities the tools that they need to attract manufacturing jobs, companies, and facilities.    “Manufacturing is the heartbeat of what keeps our economy strong and our communities thriving,” said Sorensen. “Unfortunately, the Illinois side of the Quad Cities has struggled to attract investment... Read More

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Jazz Studio Orchestra (JSO) Concert with special guest trumpeter and vocalist, Benny Benack III, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The JSO is under the direction of Whitney Ashe, director of Jazz Studies. By age 33, Emmy-nominated Trumpeter and Vocalist Benny Benack III has already become a leading voice in Jazz for his generation, headlining clubs and festivals around the world on the heels of his latest critically acclaimed album “Third Time’s the Charm”... Read More

Rock Island held its 4th Annual Educator of the Year Gala on Friday. The purpose of the event is a night to recognize the outstanding educators from each school in our district. Each principal selected an educator who is a tremendous support for students and demonstrates what it takes to be an outstanding teacher amongst their peers. Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Educator of the Year honorees: Janine Olson – Denkmann, Stacy Rohm – Earl Hanson, Liz Kongkousonh – Eugene Field, Val Matson – Frances Willard, Maggi Voss – Longfellow, Liz Hughes – Ridgewood,... Read More

BHS Parent Teacher PRIDE is excited to share with you a new program that we are starting this year for our seniors: the Life Impact Award!  With this program, seniors will be given the opportunity to select any person from their K-12th grade education whot has impacted or inspired them. The students will write a letter of appreciation to this person, sharing how they have impacted or inspired them. Then, they will personally present a Life Impact Award certificate to the person along with a bulldog paw print pin that can be proudly worn. To see how powerful a program like this can be, please... Read More