Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), top-ranking Democrat on the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee applauded the passage of his DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act by the House of Representatives. This bipartisan bill that he introduced alongside Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) would improve collaboration between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Department of Energy (DOE) to advance our nation’s leadership in science and exploration.   “I was thrilled to lead the ‘DOE and NASA Interagency... Read More

A Washington Jr. High student got to have her wish come true! Markelah Hicks suffers from diabetes and wanted to meet a princess so the staff at WJHS made it happen! They reached out to Miss Iowa, Alysa Goethe and she stopped by the school. Miss Iowa who also suffers from diabetes shared her story with Health, AVID, and Functional classrooms. She of course met Markelah!  Read More

“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait. A mouse is stirring – because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say “Merry Christmas,” we’re off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who visit the North Pole and just won’t take no for an answer. Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season! Showing through December 23, 2023! Show-only performances as well as brunch days available! Visit our website for more information: Circa ‘21  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

Congratulations to the following musicians from Rock Island High School who have been selected by audition for this year’s ILMEA All-State Festival in Peoria (January 24-27)! They will be rehearsing and performing with student-musicians from all over the state of Illinois. All-State Vocal Jazz Kal Boswell (12) Bass Noemi Figueroa-Salinas (11) Alto All-State Chorus Nathan Anderson (9) Tenor 1 Lauren Groene (12) Soprano 1 Nyx King (11) Alto 1 All-State Honors Chorus Thom Elliott Jr. (11) Tenor 2 Carly LeMaster (12) Soprano 2 Tyler Whitten (10) Bass 2 All-State Band Joseph Brown... Read More

Experience the PREMIERE Drag Show in the Quad Cities! The Speakeasy (1818 3rd Avenue Rock Island) is thrilled to welcome back the area’s premiere drag show, Viva La Divas, this Friday with a special holiday show tonight! Now in its seventh year, Viva La Divas is the longest running drag show in the Quad Cities bringing you some of the United States best performers! Viva La Divas has three multiple title holders and Speakeasy favorites… Dementia Jaide, Jamie Summers and Milange Cavalli! This outstanding show cast is the kind you would expect to see in a large market like Chicago, New York... Read More

Find fun events going on near you in Illinois and Iowa with our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! It’s a rundown of some of the cool stuff going on in and around the Quad-Cities area over the next couple of days. This week: Lots of holiday activities going on this weekend at the Freight House, The Bend, Botanical Center, Adler Theatre and more, and you can find out all about them in this week’s Weekend in 2 Minutes!  Read More

It’s the end of an era, and the close of one of the most impactful and incredible chapters in Quad-Cities entertainment history. After over five decades of working in the bar, restaurant, and nightclub business, RIBCO owner Terrence G. Tilka is calling it a career. Tilka announced his retirement, and the closure of RIBCO when it shuts its doors the night of December 17, on the venue’s Facebook page this evening, posting the following: “After 50 years of working in the bar, restaurant, and nightclub business, RIBCO owner Terrence G. Tilka is calling it a career. “After... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are announcing $746,000 for Western Illinois University (WIU) to provide law enforcement training programs for local police departments and improve policing in Western Illinois.   “At a time when so many of our local police departments have strained budgets, I welcome this federal investment so we can support their mission and help keep every neighbor safe,” said Sorensen. “This award is a testament to the hard work of those at WIU and is a testament to the progress that we are making to ensure our police have what they... Read More

You are never too old to love and be loved! November is National Senior Pet Month. The Quad City Animal Welfare Center is dedicated to helping and promoting senior pets in finding a loving and permanent home. Forbidden Dragons & Dragonflies are sponsoring a Senior-to-Senior Adoption Special. Senior people who are 55 years old and older can adopt an animal 8 years or older with no adoption fee while funding lasts! Meet our Pet of the Week Sugar. https://qcawc.org/adopt/pet/2023-0962  Read More