Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is joining the Department of Commerce to announce over $1 billion to expand high-speed internet access in rural communities across Illinois.   “I welcome this much-needed investment to expand high-speed internet access across our rural communities,” said Sorensen. “I’ll continue to make sure families in Central and Northwestern Illinois, regardless of ZIP code, have access to the health care, education, and economic opportunities provided by an internet connection in 21st century America.”   “Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in... Read More

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… Precious! We’d like you to meet Precious! Our funny girl is ready and eager to ditch shelter life once... Read More

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

A beloved comic-strip feline is set to make his long-awaited debut at the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse when the Rock Island theater presents its latest, utterly delightful family presentation GARFIELD: THE MUSICAL WITH CATTITUDE. Lauded by DC Metro Theatre as “a fast-paced musical comedy” that’s “vastly entertaining and perfect for kids (and grown-ups) of all ages.” This winning stage treat running through June 24 is a purr-fect entertainment for fans of family musicals, brought to life by Garfield cartoonist Jim Davis and a sensational team of professional talents.  Circa... Read More

Find fun this weekend! If you’re looking for things to do in Illinois and Iowa, especially around the Quad-Cities, you’re going to want to listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast. Every week we give you a rundown of fun things going on, and it’s always free, fun and local! Listen in and find out what cool stuff is going on this week!  Read More

There have been a lot of horrible things going on in the news lately. So I think it’s time we had a difficult discussion on a sensitive topic that, quite frankly, I’ve been avoiding talking about for a while. No, not my relationship with Kim Kardashian. (Fifty feet MEANS fifty feet, Kanye!) But rather, the fact that Avril Lavigne possibly died (or was murdered) and replaced with an Illuminati body double. I know, I know, I know… you’re like, “Oh Sean, EVERYONE knows about that!” But what about the one or two Amish folks out there, who are just getting onto the... Read More

7th ANNUAL QUAD CITIES CHALK ART FEST hits the sidewalks of Schwiebert Park June 24 and 25! ​In its’ 7th year, Quad City Arts’ Chalk Art Fest will take place June 24-25, 2022 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island, IL. The festival starts at 10 a.m. both days and goes till 7pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. This FREE, live outdoor arts festival brings together hundreds of artists that spend hours transforming the cement pavement at Schwiebert Park into a gallery of chalk art, while competing for cash prizes. Visitors strolling by can see the wonderful works of art as they... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is requesting over $120 million in the upcoming federal budget for upgrades to antiquated locks on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers.   “I’m proud to request funding for this transformational investment that will help sustain Illinois farmers and workers for generations to come,” said Sorensen. “Increasing efficiency on our state’s waterways will get goods to market faster, strengthen our region’s economy, and support jobs.”   “The full funding of the NESP program is a game changer for Illinois farmers. Ensuring... Read More

The following sports camps are scheduled for summer 2023: Rock Island Youth Football Camp 3rd-6th grades Attention all families with students entering 3-6th grade for the 2023-2024 school year.  Sign-ups for the 2023 Rock Island Youth Football program are open.  Equipment issue and practice begins in August.  All students in those grade levels are welcome to sign up to participate in Flag Football (3/4 grade) and tackle football 5/6 grade. Please fill out the form prior to August 2nd to be signed up.  Walk-up signups will be allowed but online registration is preferred. Any questions... Read More

The Quad Cities Community Foundation today announced the recipients of $522,400 in scholarship awards. Made possible by the generosity of donors to scholarship funds at the Community Foundation, the scholarships awarded represent a significant investment in local students and their future impact on the Quad Cities and beyond.   “Our staff, our application review volunteers, and our donors are all proud of everything our local students have achieved so far, and we congratulate them on being recognized so meaningfully for those accomplishments,” said Sue Hafkemeyer, president and CEO of... Read More