The Ohio Valley Conference released the 2025 Baseball postseason awards this morning which featured two Leathernecks. Liam Bushey was named to the All-OVC Second Team as a Utility player while Kenneth Perez was named to the All-OVC Freshman Team. Bushey, a native of Mission, British Columbia, led the Leathernecks in several offensive categories this season including batting average (.340), hits […]
Memorial Day Weekend is rolling in, and we’ve got the rundown of some of the cool events going on in and around the Quad-Cities in your Weekend in 2 Minutes! Every week, Weekend in 2 Minutes gives you a great look at what’s happening in and around the Iowa and Illinois side Quad-Cities and the […]
Performing for a musical is always an intense, emotional, bonding experience. Since February, I’ve had the pleasure of being part of three outstanding community theater shows — providing piano accompaniment first for Music Guild’s “Escape to Margaritaville” (done the first two weekends of April), and currently Black Box Theatre’s “Fun Home” (to run May 30 […]
The 43rd George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Olympics (WISO) wrapped up with resounding success, as many athletes from across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, California and Florida gathered at Western Illinois University to celebrate competition, fitness and community. Spanning over 30 events across nine sports, including track and field, swimming, cycling, golf and more, the WISO […]
Alumni from the Western Illinois University baseball team descended on Macomb this April to celebrate the program’s history. Players from six different decades were in Macomb to renew old friendships, develop new relationships and cheer on the players of the 2025 WIU Baseball team. The 16 alumni on hand were honored in pregame on-field ceremonies […]
Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to theater to comedy to family friendly activities and more! He puts an emphasis on free and low cost events to […]
Memorial Day is almost here! Loud fireworks, party foods, and unfamiliar guests can be scary or even dangerous for pets. As we fire up the grills and enjoy time with friends and family, don’t forget to keep your furry friends safe and stress-free. Make an appointment with your veterinarian to discuss medications or calming aids that […]
Bass Street Landing Summer Concerts are BACK and the first show of the season hits the stage TONIGHT, May 15! Join us every Thursday this summer at Bass Street Landing Plaza for FREE, family-friendly live music featuring some of the Quad Cities’ favorite musicians. Local solo & duo acts kick things off at 6 p.m. […]
The Quad Cities will raise a glass to the region’s thriving craft beer scene during QC Craft Beer Week, returning May 23–30, 2025. Timed to coincide with Memorial Day weekend and the start of summer travel season, this weeklong celebration showcases local breweries, new collaborations and the continued evolution of the QC Ale Trail. The festivities kick […]
Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Find out some fun things to do in this week’s Weekend in 2 Minutes! Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to theater to […]
