MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) and the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Western Illinois University are introducing Maria Ramos as a new business advisor for the Illinois SBDC at WIU’s Quad Cities campus. Ramos, who joins Assistant Director Ann Friederichs in the QCs office, is bilingual (Spanish) and […]
Scott Community College, with the generosity of the Figge Art Museum, will host a screening of the award-winning film, Road to Perdition (2002), starring Tom Hanks on March 22, 2022, at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd Street, in Davenport. The film screening will begin at 4 p.m. with the author question and answer […]
The Bettendorf Public Library is again hosting its monthly Craft-Tea events. The open house style program provides an opportunity for fellowship and crafting alongside a helping of tea. Crafters ages 16 and up are invited to bring their works-in-progress to the program for dedicated work time. Participants are also welcome to use the Library’s colored […]
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), helped to pass legislation to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus to further isolate Putin from the global economy. Passing the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, the bill now heads to the U.S. Senate. “As Vladimir Putin continues to wage violence against innocent Ukrainians, the United States […]
Burlesque is back TONIGHT as the Rock Island Speakeasy welcomes back Bottoms up for Logan’s B-Day at VMA’z! This all new show gives you all the thrills and chills you’ve come to love from Bottom’s Up! Get your tickets now when you visit: https://www.thecirca21speakeasy.com/
Western Illinois University’s School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration has been named the best online criminal justice degree in Illinois for 2021. WIU was ranked number one out of the 10 schools on the list compiled by Criminal Justice Degree Hub, who used data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and Niche to […]
Today, I’m going to write about a brilliant creator and comedian. Someone who has made a mark on the field of comedy and the arts. Someone who is continuing to innovate and gain recognition and stardom on the national stage. Of course, I’m talking about Sean Leary. That’s right, Sean Leary. Not me, Sean Leary. […]
The Western Illinois University Department of English will host the Fred Ewing Case and Lola Case Writer-in-Residence Friday, April 29 in Sherman Hall’s third-floor auditorium. This year’s writer is Kelli Jo Ford. A question-and-answer session with Ford will begin at 3 p.m., and a reading will begin at 5 p.m. Ford’s debut novel-in-stories, Crooked Hallelujah, […]
Playcrafter’s Barn Theatre in Moline will present Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire March 18-27! Directed by Jaclyn Marta, Rabbit Hole revolves around Becca and Howie Corbett, who have everything a family could want until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, […]
The Mamiltons with special guests The Textures will rock The Mound Saturday night at 9pm! Check out the Facebook event here: https://facebook.com/events/s/the-mamiltons-the-textures-liv/939439110091091/
