A new covid variant is spreading through Illinois, leading to new mask mandates in hospitals and other public places and leading to renewed calls for wider mask mandates to halt the potential spread of the new offshoot virus. Illinois as covid numbers have begun to spike again as the year nears its end. In Illinois, 1,225 new COVID-19 hospitalizations were reported last week, up 22 percent over the previous week. The number of counties listed at the “high” level for COVID-19 hospitalizations has doubled from five to 10 Illinois counties in central Illinois, including Sangamon, according... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined River Bend Food Bank officials for a tour of their facility followed by a listening session focused on addressing hunger and improving nutrition. River Bend Food Bank, located in Davenport, serves more than 400 hunger-relief partners in 23 counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. “No one in the Quad Cities should go hungry,” said Sorensen. “As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I am committed to making sure that the next Farm Bill supports food banks like River Bend so we can make sure families and children do not go hungry. I want... Read More

Looking for some fun holiday events coming up in the Quad-Cities? Look no further! Here are some of the cool things to do during the week before Christmas, for all of you coming home from college, all of you celebrating the break from school, and all of you who are out of school and are just looking for something fun to do! ‘A Christmas Story’ at Circa ’21 The musical version of the beloved holiday film, “A Christmas Story,” will run through Dec. 30 at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse! I reviewed the show and I thought it was wonderful. Fans of the film will definitely... Read More

Genesis Hospice has once again partnered with Isabel Bloom to create a limited edition ornament for the 2023 Remembrance Tree lighting. The ornament sale helps support Genesis hospice services and provides loved ones a way to adorn their own tree with loving thoughts of those they wish to always remember. Ornaments will be available for purchase and pick-up at the tree-lighting ceremony. The cost is $20 each (cash or credit card.) Any remaining ornaments can be purchased at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House following the tree-lighting event (cash only). Ornaments also can be pre-ordered at www.remembrance.givesmart.com. Genesis... Read More

Quad City Animal Welfare Shelter is participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters Holiday of Hope Event. Now through Saturday Dec. 16th adult dog adoptions will be $50 and adult cat adoptions are $20! Come adopt your new furry family member. Animals available for adoption: https://qcawc.org/adopt   #BissellPetFoundation #cathyBissell #qcawc #adopt #emptytheshelters #holidayofhope #tagtheqc #quadcities  Read More

The Rock Island Rocks wrestlers took 2nd place at the Jim Boyd Invitational at Riverdale. Taking first place were Truth Vesey, Daniel McGhee, Amare Overton, and Andrew Marquez. Winning lower weight Outstanding Wrestler was Daniel McGhee, and the upper weight Outstanding Wrestler was Amare Overton! Antonio Parker took 2nd, Merrick Stockwell and Temar Hudson took 5th, and Taven Richardson took 6th.  Read More

MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University School of Engineering students assisted in 3-D printing this year’s pickle ornaments for the third annual downtown Davenport Pickle Ornament Hunt. Downtown Davenport Partnership and TBK Bank sponsored this year’s event with the goal of bringing locals into downtown businesses and creating holiday fun in the process. “This project provided engineering students with a chance to grasp a manufacturing process through real-world experience,” said WIU Engineering Laboratory Professional Justin Scott. This project combined experiential... Read More

In November, all Davenport Schools fifth-grade students participated in Junior Achievement BizTown at JA World. JA BizTown combines several weeks of in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. This popular learning experience allows elementary school students to interview for the job they want to do for the town, then go on-site to run the town by operating banks, managing restaurants, writing checks, and voting for mayor. This is a premier experience for students to connect the dots between what they learn in school and the variety of career pathways available to them. We are... Read More

My QC Favorites Winter Edition… Tacos by Adolph’s Mexican Foods Burritos by COYA’S CAFE Breakfast by The Diner Prime Rib by Chef Jeremy Duck City Bistro BBQ by Chef Stephen Dearborn Stevies Eatz Spicy Noodles by Eddy’s Snack Bar Burgers by Austin Floyd’s Burgers Beer the Uncommon Stout by Bent River Brewing Company Ice cream by Dairy Queen (Treat) Coffee by Wholly Grinds Coffee Shop Smoothies by QC FUEL Energy Drinks by Barkin’ Beans Coffee Co. Wings by Macstavern Davenport Family meals and Servers by Luli’s Fast Food... 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! 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… Major! Meet Major! This beautiful boy is ready and eager to find a furever home in time for the holidays! Major is very smart and loves to snuggle once he warms... Read More