The new Rock Island Arsenal Trail officially launched on Monday, May 11, 2026. Located in the heart of the Quad Cities, the Rock Island Arsenal occupies a 946-acre island in the Mississippi River. This historic military installation has played a vital role in major American conflicts, from the Civil War to the present day, since its establishment in 1862. As the […]
SPRINGFIELD – With farmers in Illinois facing threats to their land from big carbon pipeline companies, State Senator Mike Halpin’s has introduced a bill to prohibit owners of carbon dioxide sequestration pipelines from exercising eminent domain authority. “Our farmers already face threats from sky-high fuel and fertilizer costs, we don’t need big pipeline companies coming in […]
It’s Mother’s Day this weekend, time to celebrate all the good moms out there, and if you’re in and around the Quad-Cities area, that means finding something nice to do with mom and the family this weekend. So, what is there to do in the Quad-Cities for Mother’s Day? So glad you asked that question, […]
The average car is built from roughly 30,000 parts, which all have to fit and work together, to allow you to drive after turning your ignition key. Putting together a musical is similarly complex, to ensure a smooth ride and operation, though it’s both less and more complicated. The phenomenally powerful, emotional and urgent new […]
Lots of Cinco de Mayo events going on even though it’s only dos and tres de Mayo, but hey, let’s celebrate anyway! Get all the spicy happenings and more in this week’s Weekend in 2 Minutes! Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through […]
Wake Brewing and The Macabre Librarian Present: The Second Boozy Book Fair!! This event was a smashing success last year and the brewery is stoked to have it back again – and we extended it by 2 hours! Join us from 12-6pm on Saturday, May 2nd, at Wake Brewing in Rock Island, 2529 5th Ave., […]
We listened & heard that some of you wanted us to RETURN to The ROCK ISLAND COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS for a RETURN of our just a good ol’ toy show! All toys, art, cards, comics, collectibles, games, + more, without the CON! all inside of 3 buildings and some vendors outside! Just days before May The […]
The hugely popular 1964 musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” always seems resonant and relevant, but a new production at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Rock Island, feels especially urgent and timely. Last done at Circa in 2014, and at Quad City Music Guild in August 2024, the new “Fiddler” opening Friday, May 1 stars Jacob Medich […]
Car shows, Train shows, football, nachos, and my Dad’s boat… so many fun things going on this weekend in the Quad-Cities! Where can you find out about all the cool things going on in the Quad-Cities every weekend? Well, in your Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast, running down cool things to do in and around […]
Welcome To The Funhouse: A Tribute To P!nk is taking over the Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, for one unapologetically fabulous night of bold looks, fierce performances, and nonstop entertainment. This is drag turned all the way up—bigger hair, sharper heels, louder applause and, of course, the music of P!nk! Featuring top […]
