In order to protect those needing a guardianship, State Senator Mike Halpin has passed a bill through the Senate to prevent their exploitation. “Illinois needs to ensure folks who require a guardian are not taken advantage of,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “This legislation puts rules around who can be a private professional guardian so we […]
The city of Bettendorf is benefitting from three new grants from Scott County Regional Authority, which were announced last week. Of nearly $1.4 million in total spring grants, supporting 48 Quad Cities projects, three main ones apply to Bettendorf: $166,667 for The Landing water park and ice rink, part of $4 million in total SCRA […]
MOLINE, Ill. – The Historic Block Courtyard in downtown Moline is set for another active season in 2026, bringing live music, fitness classes, tournaments and community gatherings to one of the city’s most unique outdoor spaces. Located at 1520 River Drive between The River House and Dead Poet’s Espresso Ltd., the Historic Block Courtyard, also […]
The Channel Cat Water Taxi returns for the 2026 season beginning Friday, May 22. The water taxi will operate daily through end of September with weekend-only service continuing through mid-October, weather permitting. Operating hours are as follows: Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. Friday – Sunday: 9 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. The Channel […]
In the face of fierce debate on the role of speech and protest on college campuses, and the federal government moving to influence university curriculum, State Senator Mike Halpin has pushed forward a bill to secure the rights of students, faculty and higher education institutions. “We cannot allow pressures from the federal government or cynical […]
For the past 25 and 10 years, respectively, Opera Quad Cities and Black Box Theatre have both been known for presenting productions and performances of the utmost sensitivity, grace, emotion and class. Seeing them partner for their latest — the area premiere of “Master Class” by Terrence McNally – is a natural, and an unparalleled, […]
ROCK ISLAND — In case you missed it, Eric Sorensen was featured in a USA Today profile about how his background as a local TV meteorologist and a trusted neighbor has fueled his success in Congress. Now, he’s encouraging other broadcasters to step up and serve. Read the full article here and below: […]
Anderson Taylor of Cambridge, Illinois, at just age 11, has officially been recognized by Guinness World Records as the youngest museum curator in the world. He was just 9 years and 340 days old when he opened the Cambridge Natural History Museum on August 10, 2024. What began as a childhood fascination with fossils, minerals, dinosaurs, and natural history has quickly grown into […]
The Bettendorf boys soccer team, ranked 9 in Iowa, defeated #11 Muscatine 4-3 in a thrilling, back-and-forth contest Thursday night to win their fourth consecutive Mississippi Athletic Conference title. The Bulldogs went to 8-1 alone atop the conference and 10-3-1 overall. All three of their losses have been to opponents ranked in the top three […]
I used up almost all my sister’s voicemail the other day. It couldn’t be avoided. There was something of vital importance I had to share with her. Taco’s “Puttin’ on the Ritz” was on the radio and the event had to be recorded for posterity. Especially the part where the robotic voice says “super duper.” […]
