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 Monday! 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… Khoga! Hi there! I’m so pleased to meet you. My name is Khoga and I’m 2 years old. The staff here say that I am the purrfect cat. I love to be brushed... Read More

Last week, Rock Island High School hosted its annual Construction Trades Career Expo for all QCA students. It was a great opportunity for students and their families to come out and learn more about apprenticeship programs and career opportunities in construction trades.  Read More

QC Unity Pride is thrilled to unveil the date for our much-anticipated Annual QC UNITY Pride Parade: June 1st, 2024. This spectacular parade stands as a beacon of unity, as it traverses across the Mississippi River and bridges bi-state lines, from Downtown Davenport, IA leading into the 2024 Quad Cities Pride Festival at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island, IL. We’re joining together the vibrant communities of the Quad Cities on both sides of the Mississippi River this year for the parade route. Come celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and the spirit of togetherness with us. Learn more: PRIDE... Read More

In its’ 8th year, Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest will take place June 22-23, 2024 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island, IL. The festival starts at 10 a.m. both days and goes till 7pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. This FREE, live outdoor arts festival brings together hundreds of artists that spend hours transforming the cement pavement at Schwiebert Park into a museum of chalk art, while competing for cash prizes. Visitors strolling by can see the wonderful works of art as they come to life, vote for their favorite and even do some chalk art of their own, by taking part in the community... Read More

Be Strong For Becky, an amateur arm wrestling contest and fundraiser for Becky Wren is taking place 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Rock Island’s Bent River Brewing Company. Think you are strong!? Prove it! ***Sign up Online here… https://tkotix.com/product/becky/ *** Pre-registration is required and ALL of the $20 fee will go to our strong friend, Becky Wren. ***IF you are unable to join the event, please check https://gofund.me/7e7f1417 *** It has been 17 months since Becky was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. She had an intense and exhausting blood marrow transplant. Afterwards she isolated... Read More

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 fit everyone’s budget and makes sure you get a great variety of happenings to choose from every weekend. And all in just two minutes! So take a short time out of your day every week to listen to Sean Leary’s Weekend in 2 Minutes — it’s your start to planning weekend fun on your site for fun, free,... Read More

Rock Island, IL – Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH), a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, is excited to announce its upcoming Free Personal Growth Workshop. Tailored to assist Illinois residents in enhancing their financial well-being, the workshop offers valuable insights into financial budgeting, management, and setting achievable goals for the future. As U.S. National Financial Literacy Month is celebrated in April, it presents a prime opportunity to evaluate and improve our financial situation and skills. Scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the... Read More

Aligned with our core principles, the Rock Island Parks & Recreation Department remains unwavering in our commitment to ensuring equitable access to organized sports leagues for all children, irrespective of their economic circumstances. Through the generous support of sponsors like you, we can make our program accessible to every child, empowering them to participate in various sports programs, leagues, and related activities. We’re thrilled to offer you the opportunity to become a Youth Sports League Sponsor. With options starting at $2,000 for the sponsorship of one sport/league, or... Read More

Dinosaur Adventure ROARS into the Quad Cities! One weekend only! April 15-16 at the QCCA EXPO CENTER in Rock Island, IL Tickets are limited! Get yours before sales go extinct! https://www.dinosauradventure.com/quadcities/ Travel back 65 million years and encounter your favorite dinosaurs up close! Become an archaeologist and dig for ancient dinosaur fossils, race your friends in Jurassic Jeeps, mine for rare gemstones, jump around on our inflatable Jurassic Playground, meet velociraptors, and more!  Read More

The Solar Eclipse was a “totally” awesome experience for Rock Island school students yesterday! A HUGE THANK YOU to the Rock Island Public Library for donating 1895 solar eclipse glasses to the district! Students and staff across the district immersed themselves in this celestial event, from using their eclipse glasses to witness the view, to engaging in activities to create their own artistic representation of the solar eclipse, to creative lessons that explained what a solar eclipse is.  Read More