The impending Winter Storm Warning for the Quad-Cities region is the perfect time to review Winter Safety Tips. A winter storm can mean extended interruptions of power and heat in your home. Here are tips from Genesis emergency department physicians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stay safe and comfortable in severe winter weather. Hypothermia Overexposure to cold temperatures or cold water can be deadly. Here are some tips for treating overexposure: Warning signs: Confusion or sleepiness; slowed, slurred speech, or shallow breathing; weak pulse or low blood pressure; a behavior... Read More

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… Winnie! Meet Winifred! Winifred is a sweet and vocal kitty. She likes to have pets on her neck but will let you know when she’s had enough lovin. She came... Read More

Come join us at our booth at Bald Eagle Days Environmental Fair at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island Island, Illinois, January 5-7, 10am-5pm. Learn about Bald Eagles, visit more than 200 informative and vendor booths; watch the Birds of Prey shows; and take the Quad City Audubon Eagle Tours. We will have lots of snow leopard fundraising items to choose from and information about snow leopards. Adults $6; Kids 6-15 $1; Kids under 6 Free. More info? Check this out…  Read More

St. Joe’s Coffeehouse is taking place again Friday January 12th, 6:30-8:30pm at First Lutheran Church in the Parish House, 1600 20th Street, Rock Island. All donations benefit the St. Joseph Evening Meal at the Rock Island Township For more info call Chris at 309 798 3776  Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) visited Savanna Industrial Park to meet with leaders from the JoCarroll Local Redevelopment Authority and Upper Mississippi River International Port District to discuss proposed developments on the property.    “I’m excited to be working with local leaders to help deliver historic investments to Northwestern Illinois that will create jobs and boost economic development,” said Sorensen. “I look forward to bringing what I’ve learned back to Washington, so these projects can get the support they need to thrive.”    “The Jo-Carroll Local Redevelopment... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is highlighting how he and his office worked throughout 2023 to be a good neighbor to Illinoisans, ensure government works for middle-class families, and make Central and Northwestern Illinois more sustainable for the next generation. “This past year, we’ve made a lot of progress in creating strong, healthy, and sustainable communities for the future,” said Sorensen. “It has been my honor to serve Central and Northwestern Illinois as their trusted neighbor in Congress and I look forward to continuing to be a bipartisan voice for all Illinois families.”  WATCH:  SORENSEN,... 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

Kick it like it’s 2002 and head to the District of Rock Island and celebrate the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 with Icons! With over 50+ flavors of Martinis,12 flavors of Mojitos, over 80 Craft beers , over 40 Bourbons, free snacks, free champagne toast at midnight plus much much more, Icons is THE place to be! Learn more: NYE AT ICONS  Read More

Winter Nights Winter Lights continues through the holiday season, and on through Dec. 11! WINTER NIGHTS WINTER LIGHTS POWERED BY MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY through December 11, WED – SUN | 5-9 PM 12.14 – 1.1 DAILY* | 5-9 PM *Open: New Year’s Eve and the night of New Year’s Day *Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas $10 Adults | $6 Youth 2-15 | Free Under 2 Members $8 Adults | $4 Youth 2-15 | Free Under 2 Botanical Center members and FunBundle members will enjoy free admission Wednesday nights during the exhibit. Memberships can be purchased on qcgardens.com. The outdoor... Read More

Every year’s end marks the changing of time and the perceived beginning of a new era. But usually things aren’t anywhere near as pronounced or dramatic as we frame them to be due to the calendar’s end. For example, if you look at the change over from 2019 to 2020, it was relatively uneventful. The “new era” of that time didn’t arrive until March of 2020, when covid shut down the world and truly marked a definitive change. However, this year seems different, at least regarding the Quad-Cities entertainment and media scene. Two huge events – the retirement of Paula Sands and the closing... Read More