Western Illinois University’s student-run broadcast news and sports media, as well as the radio station, have been named as finalists for the annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Media Awards. NEWS3 staffers, Broadcasting and Journalism’s sports broadcasters, and the Dog WIUS-88.3 FM, were nominated for a number of categories, including Best College/University Television Station, Best Newscast, Best Sports Play-By-Play (Football), Best Sports Report, Best Spot News Interview, Best News Feature Story, Best News Report and Best Sports Play-By-Play Broadcast. Individual nominees... Read More

Genesis Health System has released its latest covid numbers for cases and hospitalizations in and around the Quad-Cities. The numbers are as follows: Genesis Medical Centers have 62 COVID-19 hospital patients today (Monday) Jan. 24 *   Davenport @ 44 POS Silvis @ 16 POS DeWitt @ 0 POS JCRC   @ 1 POS Aledo  @ 1 POS TOTAL @ 62 COVID PATIENTS IN ICU Davenport @ 9 Silvis @ 5 TOTAL @ 14 AGE RANGE OF HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS 0-19 = 2 20-29 = 1 30-39 = 4 40-49 = 2 50-59 = 7 60-69 = 11 70-79 = 18 80+ = 17 TOTAL = 62 Symptomatic 7-day positive rate = 39.42%  Read More

We’re excited to announce that the Rhythm City Casino Comedy Series is adding four new comedians to the lineup! Aside from Dan Cummins on June 10th, we welcome the following comedians to our Rhythm Room: Mary Mack on March 24th (Tickets: $15) Shayne Smith on April 10th (Tickets: $25) Michael Palascak on May 26th (Tickets: $15) Steve Hofstetter on August 14th (Tickets: $25) Tickets to each of these shows are available now at https://rhythmcitycasino.showare.com/ or at The Market at Rhythm City.    Read More

Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop on Tuesday, January 25th at 4:00 pm you will learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish. This program is scheduled to be held in person at the Main Library (321 N. Main St.) and virtually. Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance at: https://bit.ly/dpl-googlesearchandmaps. For in-person attendees,... Read More

Illinois covid numbers slid down heavily, but officials say restrictions will still remain and the mask mandate is staying in place, prompting some Illinois residents to wonder when the restrictions will finally be lifted. On the side of good news, the number of cases, hospitalizations, and fatalities is continuing to move downwards, although to put things into perspective, the numbers remain high overall. Illinois Department of Public Health reported 9,462 new COVID cases — down heavily from last week’s averages over 20,000 a day — and 81 related deaths Monday. The seven-day... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – You’ve heard the saying ‘it takes a village to raise a child.’ In the days of increased competition, limited resources and other challenges facing public higher education, that same sentiment applies to recruitment and enrollment initiatives… it takes the whole University, the “village,” working together to recruit future students. Along those lines, the Western Illinois University Foundation recently partnered with WIU Undergraduate Admissions to assist with recruitment efforts. Abbie Pendarvis, director of donor relations, was thinking about... Read More

The Penguin Project of the Quad Cities will proudly present “The Little Mermaid JR.” on the Augustana College campus for two weekends this January. Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid JR.,” adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil... 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 Monday! Today’s Pet of the Week is Coco! The Quad City Animal Welfare Center Adoption & Education Center is located at 724 W. 2nd Avenue Milan, IL. Hours of operation are: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., & Sat. from noon to 4:00 pm and closed on Sun., & Tues.  Read More

The Bishop Hill Creative Commons is a collective of artists, musicians, & storytellers dedicated to the promotion of community and creativity at 309 N. Bishop Hill St., in Bishop Hill. Tonight they’ll feature Angela Meyer and Evan Bartels! 6pm potluck 7pm music $20-30 suggested donation All ages https://www.evanbartels.com/ https://youtu.be/Ftppxk1E25c https://www.angelameyer23.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOolMzekXMA    Read More

For more than 50 years, Amtrak has provided critical transportation services to the west central Illinois region, including providing a way back home for many Western Illinois University students, as well as access to Chicago and points in-between for WIU students, faculty and staff. In 2006, a second round-trip service was added on the Quincy to Chicago line, which provides even greater options for residents of west central Illinois. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is completing a Rail Needs Assessment Study to to identify rail improvements that are needed throughout the state.... Read More