Are you ready to get UGLY? Ugly Kid Joe is coming to East Moline’s Rust Belt! America’s Least Wanted are Back! Ugly Kid Joe with Fozzy and Pistols At Dawn ! *DATE CONFIRMED!* 7 p.m. Monday, May 22 More info? Click here https://bit.ly/TRBUglyKidJoe Tickets go on sale Friday at 9 AM.  Read More

Looking for fun stuff in Illinois and Iowa this weekend? Check out our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast, every Thursday here on QuadCities.com! This week: Bounce House weekend, We Will Rock You, Ariel Reynolds, a bridal expo, and more is coming up in this week’s Weekend!  Read More

Celebrating and supporting the local hospitality industry, Visit Quad Cities announces that QC Restaurant Week returns on March 20-26, 2023.  QC Restaurant Week offers visitors and Quad Citizens a meaningful opportunity to experience some of the region’s many restaurants. Small businesses are a key part of the Quad Cities’ local economy, and our QC identity includes our local restaurants to help set us apart from other destinations.  QC Restaurant Week is your chance to expand your taste buds by trying new things from participating businesses and to continue to eat locally to support our... Read More

Applications for the Made market are open now! Applications for the 2023 season are LIVE! We cannot WAIT to see all the talent that applies to our market this year. APPLY HERE MARKET DATES: SPRING: Friday, April 7, 5-8pm Saturday, April 8, 9-3pm SUMMER: Friday, August 4, 5-8pm Saturday, August 5, 9-3pm   HOLIDAY: Friday, December 1, 5-8pm Saturday, December 2, 9-3pm   LOCATION: The Bend XPO, East Moline, IL   This is a juried market. We want the BEST shopping experience for our shoppers, so booth display is VERY important to us. While our primary focus is handmade artisan goods... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – The Western Illinois University Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) program, a top public safety program in the nation, has a long history of serving the Quad Cities community following graduation. The School of LEJA provides students with a diverse and wide array of criminal justice and public safety expertise through real-world practical application and critical thinking. WIU is equipped with faculty members from many diverse backgrounds throughout the field of law enforcement, including emergency management, EMT, fire protection services, law and more, that... Read More

Looking for something fun to do in Illinois and Iowa this weekend? Check out our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to theater to comedy to family friendly activities and more! He puts an emphasis on free and low cost events to fit everyone’s budget and makes sure you get a great variety of happenings to choose from every weekend. And all in just two minutes! So take a short time out of your day every week to listen... Read More

One of Project NOW’s newest fleet additions is literally a life saver. Project NOW’s new refrigerated box truck began hitting the streets last fall to help those facing food insecurity. The truck, which is grant funded, is being used as a mobile food pantry—providing food to areas that have been defined as “food deserts.” Those areas include the west end of Rock Island, the Floreciente neighborhood, East Moline, and Silvis. According to our Community Services Director, Ron Lund, we have already provided 40 tons of food (80,000 pounds) in the community through pop ups, drive-throughs,... Read More

Want to get the Led out tonight? Kashmir, the Led Zeppelin tribute band, is coming to East Moline’s Rust Belt tonight! Don’t Miss Chicago’s Led Zeppelin show – “Kashmir” at The Rust Belt, 533 12th Ave., East Moline. Tickets · $19.75 – $29.75 More details? Rock it here.  Read More

This weekend! Friday through Sunday! It’s the 40th Annual Rod & Custom Car Show, presented by Weber Auto Group! Come out to the Bend XPO Center in East Moline for a weekend of car show and family fun! See one-of-a-kind customs, tricked-out bikes, vendors, demos and all of your other favorite car show staples! Features: -Pinup Contest -Signing Session For The Dwyer & Michaels Classic Car Calendar -Pinstriping Panel Jams -Tire Changing Competition and MORE! Hours: -Friday 1-8pm -Saturday 10am-8pm -Sunday 10am-3pm  Read More

Looking for fun in Illinois and Iowa this weekend? Check out our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: Lots of live music, a fish swap, fitness at the skybridge and more going on this weekend in your Weekend in 2 Minutes!  Read More