It’s time for the Revive Rock Island – Spring Market Fest, where unique vendors from around Rock Island and beyond come together for a day full of shopping! May 19 – Schwiebert Park Learn more here: REVIVE ROCK ISLAND  Read More

The Rock Island Artists’ Market will be held the second Sunday of every month, June through October at Skeleton Key Art & Antiques, 520 18th Street, Rock Island! Are you an artist or maker? Join then for the 2024 season! You can find the detail and application at www.skeletonkeyqc.com under the Rock Island Artists’ Market tab. Learn more: ROCK ISLAND ARTIST’S MARKET  Read More

Looking for a place to order dinner tonight? Check out our awesome listing of area restaurants offering carry-out, drive-through and pickup options! QuadCities.com offers you a list of local restaurants, bars and cafes that serve up a number of your favorite dishes. If you have information about a businesses not listed here, please feel free to send a quick email to eat@quadcities.com. Quad City Pizza Company 2724 Avenue of the Cities Moline            (309) 797-5600 Will be offering Carry Out & Delivery (expanded temporarily to Moline, East Moline, Silvis, Rock Island and Coal Valley)... Read More

Enjoy “Whacked at the Wedding” this weekend at Skellington Manor in Rock Island! Cost is $49.95 per person includes buffet dinner and show. Reservations Required. Note* Bar available for adult beverages (21 plus with proper ID) Doors open at 6p, salads served 6:30p, show starts promptly at 7 p.m. Adult Themed Comedy -The evening begins begins with laughable cocktail hour introduction to the suspects and continues through a delicious buffet dinner prepared by Bridges Catering. Guests examine clues, question suspects, and follow hunches. Laugh after hilarious laugh proves that crime really CAN... Read More

There are plenty of activities to do with your doggos in the area this weekend, for some reason, and we’re covering them here at QuadCities.com in our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This weekend has gone to the dogs, with Doggin Out, Bluey, Lone Wolf, and more things to howl at in this week’s Weekend podcast!  Read More

Ready for kickoff? The Rock Island High School Ultimate Tailgate Party is ready to hit the field! Get your tickets for our Ultimate Tailgate Party at Rock Island High School this Saturday! There’s going to be a lot of awesome items to bid on! http://bidpal.net/theultimatetailgateparty2024  Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (PR-AL), and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act. This legislation will provide states with federal grants to help working families afford clean drinking water and wastewater services.    “We have wonderful communities here in Central and Northwestern Illinois, and I know too many of our working families are struggling to pay their bills and make ends meet,” said... Read More

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 week! And this week we’ve got a BONUS PET OF THE WEEK! 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 This week’s Pet of the Week is… Hestu! Say hello to Hestu! Hetsu is a little shy at first but is very sweet once you start petting her. She’s... Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) along with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) introduced the bipartisan Opportunities for Non-developed Sites to Have Opportunities to be Rehabilitated for Economic Development (ONSHORE) Act. This legislation will help strengthen our supply chains by giving communities the tools that they need to attract manufacturing jobs, companies, and facilities.    “Manufacturing is the heartbeat of what keeps our economy strong and our communities thriving,” said Sorensen. “Unfortunately, the Illinois side of the Quad Cities has struggled to attract investment... Read More

Rock Island held its 4th Annual Educator of the Year Gala on Friday. The purpose of the event is a night to recognize the outstanding educators from each school in our district. Each principal selected an educator who is a tremendous support for students and demonstrates what it takes to be an outstanding teacher amongst their peers. Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Educator of the Year honorees: Janine Olson – Denkmann, Stacy Rohm – Earl Hanson, Liz Kongkousonh – Eugene Field, Val Matson – Frances Willard, Maggi Voss – Longfellow, Liz Hughes – Ridgewood,... Read More