MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — An esteemed ceremony acknowledging the academic and personal triumphs of Western Illinois University students and alumni is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 in Macomb. This special event will honor graduates at all levels, representing both the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses. The number of students eligible to participate in the Fall 2023 Commencement ceremony is 646, which includes 381 undergraduate students, of which 60 are in the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree program; 262 are master’s-level graduate students; and four students are earning their... Read More

Pulling up to COYA’S CAFE , I see a grown man in the parking lot sitting quietly in his work truck. He catches my attention because I see him with a half-unwrapped burrito in his hand, and tears streaming down his face. I’m genuinely concerned, but I’ve yet to eat today and he looks like he wants to be left alone. Inside Coyas it’s like part candy store part kitchen of magical offerings. I ordered the Carna Asada Burrito and Carne Asada Tostadas. Wednesday is special for that burrito to get you through. A glass bottle of Mexican Coke, and an order up later I’m back... Read More

Rocky’s Special Olympics Basketball Team beat Moline’s squad 60-50 tonight. Great job, Rocks!  Read More

The Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Interdisciplinary English and Arts Society (IDEAS) will host a holiday potluck at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, in the Building C Atrium. IDEAS extends an invitation to the WIU community to wrap up an amazing semester with a holiday potluck, ornament decorating and a holiday movie. Students are welcome to bring their favorite side dish to share or just attend for fun and relaxation. “IDEAS welcomes all students, staff, faculty and Grinches to join us for a holiday get together,” IDEAS Treasurer Audrey Lamb said. “Yule be sorry if you... Read More

If you’re seeking fun in Illinois and Iowa this week, you want to check out the Fun10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every week, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. So what’s on the Fun10 for this week?... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – -The Western Illinois University School of Music faculty will present a Woodwind Christmas Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 on the WIU-QC campus in the Building C Atrium and at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 on the Macomb campus in the Macomb Art Center. WIU’s Woodwind Faculty will perform works by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Leroy Anderson along with other classic christmas carols. The Nutcracker Suite is the main feature of the ensemble and details main pieces from the ballet. Refreshments will be provided. This performance is free and open to the public, and everyone in the... Read More

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 to Sean Leary’s Weekend in 2 Minutes — it’s your start to planning weekend fun on your site for fun, free,... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), top-ranking Democrat on the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee applauded the passage of his DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act by the House of Representatives. This bipartisan bill that he introduced alongside Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) would improve collaboration between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Department of Energy (DOE) to advance our nation’s leadership in science and exploration.   “I was thrilled to lead the ‘DOE and NASA Interagency... Read More

The Agronomy Club at Western Illinois University recently hosted the Section 11 Agronomy Contest, creating an enriching and competitive environment for students. The event brought together dedicated members of the Agronomy Club under the guidance of faculty advisor Joel Gruver. The Agronomy Club, composed of passionate students with an interest in the science of soil management and crop production, organized and executed the Section 11 Agronomy Contest with enthusiasm and dedication. “Rooted in passion, nurtured by dedication, the Agronomy Club at WIU has cultivated a thriving environment... Read More

Please share this out for me friends, I am teaming up with Centennial Home Improvement, LLC this year for a very special cause. As you all know the cold has hit us here in the Quad Cities and we want to help keep you and your family warm. The team at Centennial Home Improvement would like to offer brand new coats, gloves, and hats to those in need this season. Check the comment section below to see some of the jackets we will be handing out for Men, Womens and Kiddos. No questions asked, no judgements made, if you are in need of a new coat, hat and gloves please email or direct message us here... Read More