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Illinois Congressman Sorensen Announces Millions to Tackle Polluted Brownfield Sites

June 6th, 2023
Eric Sorensen

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to announce $4,057,730 in grants to revitalize contaminated sites in Northwestern Illinois.   “Too many communities in Central and Northwestern Illinois struggle with pollution and other environmental challenges from decades ago,” said Sorensen. “I’m thrilled to join the Environmental Protection Agency to announce over $4 million to revitalize burdened areas and set them up for economic success. Efforts like these will result in a healthier, stronger region for generations to come.”   The... Read More

The Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week Is… Ruth!

June 5th, 2023
The Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week Is... Ruth!

Get ready to meet the Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! 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… Ruth! Meet Ruth, a beautiful 4-year-old shepherd mix seeking a dog savvy, patient adopter and a furry... Read More

Moline’s WQPT Holding Summer Of Adventure Tour At Iowa And Illinois Libraries

June 4th, 2023
Moline's WQPT Holding Summer Of Adventure Tour At Iowa And Illinois Libraries

This summer, join WQPT for the Summer of Adventure Tour! WQPT PBS is making guest appearances at libraries throughout the region during early childhood story time and at other events throughout the community. Your family will have the opportunity to watch a PBS KIDS program, listen to a story, and do a fun craft activity. PLUS, each child will receive a PBS KIDS Summer Activity booklet and tools that will allow you access to free online resources on PBS KIDS. Communities we’re visiting include Cambridge, Clinton, Colona, Cordova, Davenport, Dixon, East Moline, Eldridge, Galesburg, Geneseo, Le... Read More

Find Great Events This Week In Illinois And Iowa With The FUN10

June 4th, 2023
Find Great Events This Week In Illinois And Iowa With The FUN10

Looking for some fun things to do in Illinois and Iowa this week? In the Quad-Cities? Check out our 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... Read More

Thomas Named Director of Western Illinois Campus Recreation

June 3rd, 2023
Thomas Named Director of Western Illinois Campus Recreation

Interim Western Illinois University Campus Recreation Center Director Brian Thomas has been named the permanent director, effective May 1. Thomas has served as interim director of Campus Recreation since June 2022. He was hired as the center’s assistant director in January 2018, and was promoted to associate director in January 2021. He has also previously served as a fitness coordinator and head personal trainer at the McDonough County YMCA, and was an adjunct instructor in WIU’s Kinesiology department in 2022. Thomas received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and his... Read More

Western Illinois University Environmental Science Program Collaborates with The City of Moline

May 31st, 2023
Western Illinois University Environmental Science Program Collaborates with The City of Moline

MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University’s Environmental Science: Large River Ecosystems program is working with the city of Moline to study the concentration of phosphorus in the Rock River. “This is a proactive effort to determine how pending regulatory changes might affect the South Slope Sewage Treatment Plant,” said WIU Environmental Science Director Roger Viadero. The project will consist of student-led groups testing water for basic quality parameters, in addition to nutrients and chlorophyll, which can be an indicator of elevated phosphorus in water. This... Read More

Illinois Congressman Sorensen to Host Virtual Press Conference on Debt Bill Today

May 31st, 2023
Eric Sorensen

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 12:30 PM CT, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a virtual press conference to discuss the bill before the House which if passed, avoids a default on our national debt.   WHO: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17)   WHAT:   To discuss the bill before the House which if passed, avoids a default on our national debt.   WHEN:   Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 12:30 PM CT   WHERE:   Virtual Press Conference on Zoom  Read More

Find Fun Events In Illinois And Iowa This Week In The Weekly FUN10

May 29th, 2023
Find Fun Events In Illinois And Iowa This Week In The Weekly FUN10

Looking for some fun things to do in Illinois and Iowa this week? In the Quad-Cities? Check out our 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... Read More

MAATE Car Show Rolls into Moline May 28

May 28th, 2023
MAATE Car Show Rolls into Moline May 28

Join us on Saturday, May 28, 10AM to 2PM for the MAATE CAR SHOW! Midwest Animal Assisted Therapy & Education Organization is partnering with the Veterans Car Club of the Quad Cities. The proceeds will go towards our Military Animal Assisted Therapy & Education Action Plan. A Memorial Day Weekend Celebration open to all years, all makes, all models. A Top 50 Show with a special best of all 6 Generations of Mustang. Click here for more information: MAATE CAR SHOW  Read More

Find Fun Events In Illinois And Iowa This Holiday Weekend

May 26th, 2023
Find Fun Events In Illinois And Iowa This Holiday Weekend

Looking for some fun things to do in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities this weekend? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: Welcome to your three-day-weekend! Find out a lot of the fun things going on in and around the Quad-Cities in the latest Weekend in 2 Minutes!  Read More