Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, announced that the Biden Administration has awarded Rockford, Illinois, $3.9 million in grants to supplement the city’s Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund. With these funds, the City of Rockford will expand loan and grant opportunities for property owners and communities to clean up contaminated sites. “Communities across Northwest and Central Illinois are burdened by abandoned commercial properties – many so polluted that property development isn’t possible,” said Congresswoman Cheri Bustos.... Read More

The third IPREFER annual Pennycress Field Day will be held from 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, May 26 at the Western Illinois University Agriculture Field Laboratory. Prior to the field day, a ribbon cutting will be held at 9:30 a.m. for the University’s new Agronomy Shed, at 285 Ember Road. There will also be a networking opportunity, with refreshments, from 9-10 a.m. The WIU Agriculture Field Laboratory is located just north of the Harry Mussatto Golf Course on Tower Road. No registration is required, and the event is open free to the public. From 10-10:30 a.m., WIU Agriculture Professor Win Phippen... Read More

It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! 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. 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... Read More

The Black Box Theatre is excited to bring two premiere’s to the area. Auditions for Ride the Cyclone and All Is Calm will take place in May. Ride the Cyclone is a musical with music, lyrics and book by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, and tells the story of the members of the St. Cassian High School chamber choir of Uranium City, Saskatchewan, who perish on a faulty rollercoaster called “The Cyclone”. Each tells a story to win the reward of a mechanical fortune teller — the chance to return to life.  The BBT production will be directed and choreographed by Shelley Cooper. Auditions take... Read More

The Quad Cities Beer Battle hits the Mississippi Saturday, May 21! The Quad Cities Beer Battle on the Belle is a craft beer fest on neutral waters to determine the best brewery in the area. Guests will cruise up and down the Mississippi River sampling beers and listening to music. You’ll receive a “passport” to sample numerous different beers.  While enjoying these craft beers you’ll be treated to a cruise on the Mississippi River on the Celebration Belle. Plus, with all that beer, you will get you a slice of pizza and the “entertainment” of all your favorite Townsquare Media... Read More

Esperanza Legal Center will host a free Naturalization Workshop at the Moline Public Library, Saturday, June 11, 11am to 4pm. Information will be provided by volunteers and led by Carolyn O’Connor, Immigration Legal Specialist (DOJ Accredited). The application process is simple with the help from Esperanza Legal Center’s experts. Volunteers speak Spanish and other languages may be available. For more information, please call 309-732-0047.  Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) helped to pass bipartisan legislation to provide an additional $40 billion in military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. This action by the House will be critical in helping the people of Ukraine defend their nation and democracy against continued Russian attacks. “As Russia continues its assault on the people of Ukraine, the United States has a critical role in defending innocent lives and democracy,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “Tonight, I was proud to vote with colleagues from both sides of the aisle to provide additional military and humanitarian... Read More

MOLINE, IL – – MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University – Quad Cities Student Government Association (SGA) is seeking students who want to get involved on campus, or take a leadership role through SGA. Students will gain a better understanding of themselves, be provided with networking opportunities, learn how to work in group/team settings, develop soft skills, learn how to engage with diverse groups, expand their resume, and have a creative mind toward fun activities. The position term will be for the 2022-2023 academic year. The process for selection is by election,... Read More

MOLINE, IL – The Quad City Storm and head coach Dave Pszenyczny have agreed to terms on a three-year contract, securing the team’s only head coach in franchise history through the 2024-2025 season.  In his three seasons, Pszenyczny has amassed a regular season record of 66-68-22 and is coming off his first winning season as head coach.  During the 2021-2022 season the Storm recorded a 32-15-9 regular season record, made its first ever postseason appearance and advanced to the SPHL’s President Cup Finals. “I would be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed with the way our season ended,”... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University students participated in the 2022 WIU-Quad Cities and Online Student Research Conference April 25-29. A few students participated in live session recordings April 22 on campus. The conference is a celebration of the scholarly research and creative performance being carried out by students with their faculty mentors at WIU and featured pre-recorded and live scholarly presentations by WIU students. Vice President for Quad Cities Campus Operations Kristi Mindrup gave the keynote presentation. Health and Education: Health Science and Special... Read More