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Tony Cat Is Our Grrrrrreat Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week

March 11th, 2024
Tony Cat Is Our Grrrrrreat Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week

This week’s Pet of the Week is… Tony! 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 Meet Tony, a Senior Cat with a Heart of Gold! Tony is a staff favorite. He loves to climb on people and be around people. He has a lot to say! Tony does... Read More

Check Out Fun Things To Do In The QuadCities This Weekend With Weekend In 2 Minutes!

March 8th, 2024
Check Out Fun Things To Do In The QuadCities This Weekend With Weekend In 2 Minutes!

If you’re looking for some fun stuff to do this weekend in the Quad-Cities, there’s just one place to go every week, and that’s to your Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every Thursday we drop a great, free, cool podcast here on QuadCities.com for your listening pleasure, to let you know what’s up. Check it out this week and every week on your fun, free, local QuadCities.com!  Read More

REVIEW: You’ll Want To Start A Torrid Affair With FoodAffair, Doc Kaalberg Says

March 8th, 2024
REVIEW: You'll Want To Start A Torrid Affair With FoodAffair, Doc Kaalberg Says

It’s a quite cloudy morning. My kids are choosing pillows and snoring over an early breakfast with their dad. Giving me the chance to try something new. For months I’ve heard of the genius minds behind the FoodAffair . But I’ve quietly sat behind my desk and computer screen and contemplated my first trist with the much talked about Eggs Benedict. If this were a Sunday I may stay for mimosas, or maybe some waffles. However today my mind and heart are set. Walking into the restuarant it feels very open and warm. A faux fireplace adorns the walls and a wide open view of the... Read More

Western Illinois University Local Student Spotlight: Lauren Hall

March 7th, 2024
Western Illinois University Local Student Spotlight: Lauren Hall

You don’t have to leave to go far! Through the experiences of our local Western Illinois University students, we want to highlight the many opportunities that await you in this special series. Close to home, WIU can show you the world as you pursue your academic journey and future career. Meet Lauren Hall, a senior Accounting major who could almost see WIU from her home. “With WIU being in my backyard my whole life, it always seemed like a great option,” Hall said. Why WIU? When asked why she chose WIU, Hall said that she found out how wonderful the Accounting department was at... Read More

Get Beefy! Find Your Best Quad-Cities Burgers In Our Meaty List Of Local Restaurants!

March 7th, 2024
Get Beefy! Find Your Best Quad-Cities Burgers In Our Meaty List Of Local Restaurants!

It’s a beautiful day, the smells of grills are wafting through the air, and we at your freewheelin’, magical site for entertainment and features, QuadCities.com know what you need. That’s right, some juicy tips on how you can get a damn fine burger here in the Quads. Whether you’re looking for an awesome pub-style patty off the grill or something off the wall, we’ve got the beef – that’s because we’ve got a beefy listing of local restaurants offering carry-out, delivery, and pickup where you can get a tasty burger. QuadCities.com is happy to bring you this, your go-to listing of... Read More

Illinois Congressman Sorensen to Host ‘State of the District’ Virtual Press Conference

March 7th, 2024
Illinois Congressman Sorensen to Host ‘State of the District’ Virtual Press Conference

On Thursday, March 7 at 1:30 PM CT, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a virtual press conference to discuss the President’s State of the Union Address to Congress and give ‘State of the District’ remarks where he will provide the media with updates from around Central and Northwestern Illinois. WHO: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17)   WHAT:   To discuss the President’s State of the Union Address to Congress and give ‘State of the District’ remarks where he will provide the media with updates from around Central and Northwestern Illinois   WHEN:   Thursday,... Read More

First Wednesday Art Event TONIGHT at Western Illinois University

March 6th, 2024
First Wednesday Art Event TONIGHT at Western Illinois University

The Western Illinois University Department of Art and Design’s upcoming “First Wednesday” event will take place from 7-9 p.m. March 1, in Garwood Hall, the Heating Plant Annex and the University Art Gallery. The WIU Art and Design faculty combine their efforts to offer creative, hands-on activities to visitors. This event is open free to the public, and visitors are welcome from campus and the surrounding community and region. *Everyone is welcome but all children under 13 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.* March 1 activities include: Garwood Hall • Printmaking... Read More

WIU – Quad Cities Presents Earth Hour Every Wednesday Night

March 6th, 2024
WIU – Quad Cities Presents Earth Hour Every Wednesday Night

Western Illinois University’s Quad Cities campus will host a series of presentations, films and panels from 5-6 p.m. each Wednesday night during the Spring 2020 semester. This series will focus on informative topics in relation to Earth Day. The public is invited to attend. Here are the upcoming presentations:   February 5 – Climate and Weather – Eric Sorensen, WQAD Meteorologist (RH 111)   February 19 – To Save Nature is to Save Ourselves: Surviving Mass Extinction – Joel Vanderbush, Curator of Conservation & Education, Niabi Zoo.   February 26 – American... Read More

Western Illinois University Holding Summer Music Camps

March 5th, 2024

The Western Illinois University Community Music School (CMS) is accepting registrations for the 2024 Summer Music Camps. These half-day and full-day camps bring musical opportunities to children of all ages, with options for students with previous or no previous experience. Registration is required and must be done by Wednesday, May 1 to receive a 20% early registration scholarship. Use the code “EARLY20” in the registration portal for eligibility. The schedule of events include: Week One – June 10-14 • Rocky’s Pups Music Camp; ages 6-8; 9 a.m.-noon • Rocky’s Music... Read More

Huang Steps Down as Western Illinois University President, Mindrup Named Interim President

March 4th, 2024
Huang Steps Down as Western Illinois University President, Mindrup Named Interim President

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University President Guiyou Huang has announced his departure from the University March 31. Pending the approval of the Board of Trustees, Vice President of Quad Cities Campus Operations Kristi Mindrup will serve as interim president, effective Monday, April 1. “I am incredibly grateful for the honor of serving as the 12th president of WIU. While we have faced many challenges, we have also overcome many. I appreciate the opportunity I was given to lead this great institution, and I know that the future is full of possibilities for WIU. It... Read More