Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement congratulating the new House Democrat Leadership for the 118th Congress. “Today represents a shift in America’s historic winds as House Democrats have elected a new top three to guide our caucus and our country. I want to congratulate my friends and colleagues, Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark and Pete Aguilar, as they usher in the next era of political leadership. “It was Speaker Nancy Pelosi who said, ‘A new day is dawning,’ and I have no doubt that this leadership team is ready to meet the challenges this day will... Read More

The Western Illinois University Department of Art and Design will host its holiday art sale from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday–Wednesday, Dec. 12-14, in the University Union Brattain Lounge. The event will feature original artworks, including ceramics, prints, jewelry, photography and more. A portion of the proceeds from the sale provide financial support for WIU Art and Design students. For more information about the sale, contact the WIU Art and Design office at (309) 298-1549, or email art@wiu.edu.  Read More

Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every Sunday, 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 on… See ‘Black Nativity’ At Playcrafters Today Playcrafters... Read More

Playcrafters Barn Theatre is excited to welcome back Creative Resources for the Langston Hughes musical, “Black Nativity.” The musical retells the classic Nativity story with an all Black cast. Traditional Christmas carols are sung in gospel style, with a few songs created specifically for the show. It was one of the first plays written by an African American and performed Off-Broadway in 1961. The show has successfully toured Europe. It is performed in numerous cities throughout the United States annually. The musical includes scenes of reverence, joy, and jubilation. Performances will be... Read More

“The Nutcracker.” It’s been a holiday tradition since dinosaurs roamed the earth, which made it really difficult because with their small arms, T-Rex were completely worthless to catch leaping Stegasaurus in those flashy dance routines. Countless generations have grown up attending performances, millions of girls have pirouetted through its choreography and cajillions of people have walked away from its pomp and grandeur with one thought burning in their mind… “Okay, that was really well done, but what the heck was it about?” And this Saturday and Sunday, that tradition will continue,... Read More

This Friday the Quad City Storm are back at Vibrant Arena at the Mark for Peanuts Night presented by Machinist Union Lodge 6 and Local Lodges 388 and 1191. The first 1000 fans receive thunder sticks and the Storm will be wearing Peanuts themed jerseys featuring Snoopy and Woodstock. Funds raised from the jersey auction will be donated to Guide Dogs of America & Tender Loving Canines. Puck drop is 7 p.m. Fans can get tickets for this weekend’s games at QuadCityStorm.com and the Vibrant Arena box office.  Read More

Western Illinois University was recently awarded a grant of $136,919 from Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to equip and expand science laboratories on the Quad Cities campus. “We have known for some time that there is an unmet demand in the Quad Cities area for affordable, high-quality, STEM-focused programs that will provide the sort of skilled labor that area businesses are seeking,” said College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Dean Jim Rabchuk. “We are so excited that the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust has offered this support to expand WIU-QC’s ability to provide STEM-related course offerings... Read More

The Quad City Storm (9-6-0) returns to action Friday & Saturday for a pair of home gamesversus the Knoxville Ice Bears (8-5-2).Over the weekend the Storm split decisions with the first place Evansville Thunderbolts. Friday theStorm won 4-0, led by netminder Bailey Brkin who recorded a 31 save shutout. The Storm fell Saturdaynight by a final score of 3-0.This Friday the Storm are back at Vibrant Arena at the Mark for Peanuts Night presented by MachinistUnion Lodge 6 and Local Lodges 388 and 1191. The first 1000 fans receive thunder sticks and the Stormwill be wearing Peanuts themed jerseys featuring... Read More

Western Illinois University graduate students from the School Psychology program met recently to prepare for potential internship positions, beginning in 2023. Graduate students from the Specialist in School Psychology program meet annually with district psychologists and administrators to discuss internship, graduate assistantship and practicum opportunities. Since the start of the pandemic, student-faculty meet-and-greets were forced to shift from an in-person format to virtual meetings. This year, students were able to attend a hybrid meet-and-greet with district partners, joining both in person... Read More

Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every Sunday, 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 on… Ballet Quad Cities Returns With ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet... Read More