The Bipartisan Policy Center and Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL) along with Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), and Congressman Nick LaLota (R-NY) will visit the southern border for discussions and site visits in Phoenix, Tucson, Sonoita, and Nogales. The representatives will learn more about challenges and opportunities for bipartisan collaboration on immigration and border policy. WHO:   The Bipartisan Policy Center Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL) Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) Congresswoman... 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 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… Marina! Meet Marina! Introducing Marina, the 3-year-old Heeler Mix who’s ready to make a splash in your life! Marina is a true gem waiting to be discovered.... 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

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

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