Art enthusiasts, rejoice! The captivating creations of Western Illinois University’s talented art students are on display at the Department of Art and Design Talent Grant and Tuition Waiver Exhibition. This annual showcase, running until November 28 at the University Art Gallery, is a testament to the creativity and skill of WIU’s budding artists. The exhibition features a diverse array of works by art majors, each piece a unique expression of individuality and artistic prowess. Among the exhibiting artists are Rivers Ashton, Molly Borth, Ashlee Bullock, Jae Corales, Alexis Danner-Clark,... Read More

The Western Illinois University Art Department will offer a free Community Art Program for students in grades 1-8 over three Sundays in October and November. Classes will be held Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 and 13. Classes for grades 1-2 will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. in Garwood Hall, room 24; grades 3-4 will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. in Garwood Hall, room 25; and grades 5-8 will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. in Garwood Hall, room 24 each Sunday. This program is designed for students in grades 1-8 interested in exploring various art topics. Students in grades 1-2 will have the opportunity to create art pieces... Read More

Looking for fun things to do in the Quad-Cities this weekend? Check out our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: Well, well, well… it’s Christmastime already? Ok, maybe not just yet, but you couldn’t tell from all the holiday events starting to pop up. You can unwrap them all in this week’s Weekend!  Read More

Join The Market for their Christmas Market Reveal to kick off the holiday season! They have 20+ small businesses under one roof that will transform their spaces to bring you all the best stuff for holiday gift gifting and decorating! Dates & Times: Friday, November 10th 10am-5pm Saturday, November 11th 10am-4pm Location: THE Market: A Journey to Joy 2nd floor of The Spotlight 1800 7th Ave Moline, IL Learn more: CHRISTMAS MARKET  Read More

All Western Illinois University students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in Military Appreciation Week, Monday, Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 18. A variety of events have been planned to honor veterans and service members leading up to Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 10. This year’s schedule includes: • Monday, Nov. 6, 10:45-1 p.m. – Kinder Monday at Stipes Lobby. Join the Veteran Resource Center Staff and Military Liaisons for hot chocolate, yellow ribbons and signing cards for deployed students. • Monday, Nov. 6, 3-4 p.m. – Care package preparation at the WIU Alumni House. The... 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

Looking for a little Mexican food and culture to spice up your life? Moline’s Mercado On Fifth is back! Bringing Back Mexican Cuisine, Culture And More Fridays through Sept. 10 from 5 to 10 p.m. at 432 12th Street in Moline, everyone can get the weekend started right with Mercado! There will be a variety of children’s activities, delicious Mexican cuisine, and unique retail stands selling everything from jewelry to hand-sewn blouses and imported ceramics. Mercado on Fifth is not just a market; it serves as a resource and catalyst for aspiring entrepreneurs. The weekly events bring Quad Citizens... Read More

The Quad-Cities’ Lennon and McCartney, Kerry Tucker and Bill Douglas of Einstein’s Sister, have more than expert pop songcraft in common with the Beatles on their latest EP, “Exit Strategies” — the record was mastered at Abbey Road Studios. Miles Showell, who has mastered records by The Beatles, The Who, Queen, and others, is one of the sonic luminaries on the new album; the other being Nick Davis, who mixed it, and has worked with XTC, Genesis, Bjork and others. “It was unbelievably surreal,” Tucker said of being at Abbey Road. “We were in the middle of working on something... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) are announcing $146,749 for Western Illinois University (WIU) in Macomb to help rural and small businesses and agriculture producers secure grants that will lower energy costs and strengthen energy resilience.    “I applaud Western Illinois University for securing this critical funding to help farmers and business owners in our rural communities implement sustainable energy technologies that will leave a brighter future for the next generation of Illinoisans,” said Sorensen. “At a time when so many are dealing with... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University alumna alcohol and other drug (AOD) counseling specialist Vivian “Jeannie” Coeur passed away Oct. 26. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo, IL. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 at the funeral home. Private interment will be held at Zion Lutheran Church. “The Western Illinois University community mourns Vivian’s passing. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends and co-workers,” said Western Illinois University President... Read More