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Fifth Annual Pre-Med Symposium March 2 at Western Illinois University

February 27th, 2022
Fifth Annual Pre-Med Symposium March 2 at Western Illinois University

The Western Illinois University Centennial Honors College will host the fifth annual Dr. Jill M. Brody/McDonough Eye Associates Pre-Med Symposium from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 in the University Union Heritage Room. The event enables students to explore a wide variety of medical careers, including nursing, dentistry, veterinary sciences, optometry, ophthalmology, dermatology, anesthesiology, family medicine and more. Participants will be able to meet medical school representatives from area and regional medical schools, enjoy food and music, and hear about medical school experiences, and get... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: Moline Ending Mask Mandate Monday

February 25th, 2022
BREAKING NEWS: Moline Ending Mask Mandate Monday

BREAKING NEWS: Beginning Monday, February 28, masks will no longer be required in Moline City Hall or any other City of Moline public buildings. In addition, all public meetings will be conducted in person with full public attendance allowed. The decision corresponds with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recscinding the state mask mandate on the same date. On Friday, Feb. 24, the Rock Island County Health Department reported that the COVID-19 case positivity rate in the county had fallen to 4.28%. Visitors to Moline City Hall or other public buildings may continue to wear masks if they choose.  Read More

Billy Blanks Jr Headlining Illinois’ QC FitFest This Weekend

February 25th, 2022
Billy Blanks Jr Headlining Illinois' QC FitFest This Weekend

QC Fit Fest will be held Feb. 26-27 at East Moline’s Bend Xpo Center! Tickets are now available for online purchase for their 2022 Expo at QCFitFest.com QC Fit Fest is a community event designed for all ages to engage with local experts and learn more about health, fitness, nutrition, and athletic performance no matter where you are on your health journey. “My partners and I created this event to help take the confusion out of health. We highlight the very best the Quad Cities has to offer when it comes to finding the flavor of movement and activity that suits you best. From yoga and weightlifting... Read More

Illinois Mask Mandate Gone Monday, But How Long Will They Be In Schools?

February 24th, 2022
Illinois Mask Mandate Gone Monday, But How Long Will They Be In Schools?

Illinois covid numbers for cases, infection rates, deaths and hospitalizations hit their lowest numbers in six months this week, as the statewide mask mandate is set to end Feb. 28, prompting parents and students to question why the statewide mask restriction for schools is not also being lifted. On Monday, the state of Illinois, Cook County and Chicago will lift mask mandates and, for the county and city, vaccine mandates, however, Chicago Public Schools says that it will keep its requirements in place for at least the time-being, “to preserve in-person teaching and keep students and educators... Read More

Have Fun With Zoom Chair Yoga From Home TODAY!

February 24th, 2022
Have Fun With Zoom Chair Yoga From Home TODAY!

Don’t let the cold winter weather stop your fitness goals. Stretch yourself with Zoom Chair Yoga, a weekly, 45-minute virtual class hosted by the Moline Public Library.  Classes are available Thursdays, February 17, and 24 at 11:00am upon registration. To sign up, please call the Library at 309-524-2470 or visit //molinelibrary.com/events. Certified yoga instructor Daina Lewis will instruct you on the essentials of chair yoga, which offers modification for standing and seated poses for those that need the extra support. New to yoga? This is a perfect way to play in poses and learn how to take... Read More

Illinois Congresswoman Bustos Pushes For Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests For Servicemembers and Their Families

February 22nd, 2022
Illinois Congresswoman Bustos Pushes For Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests For Servicemembers and Their Families

Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined her colleagues on a letter to the Department of Defense urging Secretary Lloyd Austin to make at-home COVID-19 tests available to service members and their families at no cost and without unnecessary medical requirements. In the letter, the Members encourage the Department of Defense to provide the more than 9.6 million TRICARE beneficiaries with the same access to at-home tests afforded to other Americans. “At this time, at-home COVID-19 tests are not a TRICARE-covered benefit and are not reimbursable unless it is ordered by a TRICARE-authorized... Read More

Western Illinois University Covid Vaccine Clinic Is Feb. 22

February 21st, 2022
Western Illinois University Covid Vaccine Clinic Is Feb. 22

The McDonough County Health Department, in cooperation with Western Illinois University, will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic (including boosters) for WIU faculty, staff and students, as well as members of the general public Tuesday, Feb. 22 on the WIU-Macomb campus. Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be available at no cost, and an appointment is not needed. Booster recommendations are in place for the COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States. Individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. First and second shots, as well as boosters, will be... Read More

A Special Message from Rock Island Schools Superintendent Dr. Lawrence Regarding Masks

February 18th, 2022
A Special Message from Rock Island Schools Superintendent Dr. Lawrence Regarding Masks

Starting, Monday, Feb. 21, RIMSD#41 will transition to “mask recommended” in all of our school buildings. February 18, 2022 Dear Rock Island-Milan School District Families, Late last night, an Illinois appellate court dismissed the school mask mandate appeal which now will allow for flexibility for masking in schools. Therefore, after further review of this development, the Rock Island-Milan School District has made the decision to move forward by transitioning from being “mask required” to “mask recommended” in all of our school buildings beginning Monday, February... Read More

BREAKING: Illinois Schools Going To ‘Mask Optional’ Policy; Pritzker Continues Fight For Mask Mandate

February 18th, 2022
BREAKING: Illinois Schools Going To 'Mask Optional' Policy; Pritzker Continues Fight For Mask Mandate

In the wake of dwindling covid numbers, and growing unrest from parents and students, Quad-Cities area school districts and others around Illinois are going to “mask optional” policies starting next week. The Moline-Coal Valley, East Moline and Rock Island-Milan school districts all announced today they will be transitioning to a “mask recommended” policy. Due to the federal transportation mandate masks will still be required on school buses and other transportation for all three school districts. Moline-Coal Valley School District said its’ policy will go into effect on Tuesday... Read More

Mandatory Weekly Testing Continues for Unvaccinated At Western Illinois University, And More

February 18th, 2022
Mandatory Weekly Testing Continues for Unvaccinated At Western Illinois University, And More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Mandatory weekly testing remains in place for Western Illinois University faculty, staff and students* who are unvaccinated and who are physically on WIU’s campuses. Testing is held on the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses. Surveillance testing has been discontinued at this time. Protocols, including testing, face coverings and other measures, could change depending on circumstances and health guidance. Weekly Testing Clinics Testing continues to be required each week for those individuals (WIU faculty, staff and students) who do not want to, or cannot, receive the vaccination.... Read More