The QCA Young Adult Hiring Fair is connecting high school and college students to local businesses to help fill important job openings. Sponsored by the Mayors of the Quad Cities, the QCA Young Adult Hiring Fair is happening March 2 from 12 – 5 PM at the TaxSlayer Center. There will be representatives from the […]
“I may be busier in retirement than I was when I was working”, said Robert “Bob” Johnson, a 1978 graduate of the Western Illinois University Department of Art and Design. His 37 years as curator for the WIU Museum of Geology came to an end in 2017, but he still has plenty of projects he […]
When one of the most popular restaurants in the Quad-Cities shuts down a location, how poorly does that location have to be? Chick-Fil-A, which generates around-the-block lines at its Davenport and Moline John Deere Road locations, announced today it’s closing up its location at Moline’s South Park Mall on Feb. 26. The spot had been […]
Throughout February, Western Illinois University will celebrate Black History Month with a schedule full of events. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the events vary from virtual to in person. This year’s theme for the campus and the national celebrations is “Black Health and Wellness.” Campus events planned as part of this year’s celebration include: • […]
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced that her office delivered more than 300 valentines across Northwest and Central Illinois as part of her ninth annual “Valentines for Veterans” drive. Bustos, who organized this effort to thank our Veterans for their service and sacrifice, spearheaded the effort to collect valentines from Illinois families and then deliver […]
The Quad Cities Chamber joins nearly fifty chambers across the state in urging the Illinois Legislature to provide additional economic and regulatory relief for businesses through a coalition called Chambers All In for Economic Recovery. Last spring, Chambers All In for Economic Recovery launched its inaugural platform. The coalition has released its updated platform for 2022, which […]
West Hartford, CT artist Kasey Ramirez will have her solo exhibition, “Remnants,” on display through Feb. 18, at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, Ramirez received an MFA in printmaking from Indiana University, and a BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. She is now an assistant […]
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Valentines Day with the kids? The Play Station Valentines Celebration Party will include cookie decorating, arts/crafts and balloon twisting! Date: Sunday, February 13th, 2022 Time of events: 1pm to 5pm Activities included with admission ticket. All active membership holders get free admission into the event. Grip Socks Required […]
As generations of students graduate from Western Illinois University, they develop not only a love for the purple and gold of their alma mater, but some leave having found something more romantic. Each love story that has beginnings at Western is part of the University’s rich tradition and storied past. While WIU students come to […]
