Chalk up some fun with book sales, a Ratt sighting, live comedy and more in the Quad-Cities this weekend! Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to […]
In order to protect those needing a guardianship, State Senator Mike Halpin has passed a bill through the Senate to prevent their exploitation. “Illinois needs to ensure folks who require a guardian are not taken advantage of,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “This legislation puts rules around who can be a private professional guardian so we […]
In the face of fierce debate on the role of speech and protest on college campuses, and the federal government moving to influence university curriculum, State Senator Mike Halpin has pushed forward a bill to secure the rights of students, faculty and higher education institutions. “We cannot allow pressures from the federal government or cynical […]
ROCK ISLAND — In case you missed it, Eric Sorensen was featured in a USA Today profile about how his background as a local TV meteorologist and a trusted neighbor has fueled his success in Congress. Now, he’s encouraging other broadcasters to step up and serve. Read the full article here and below: […]
I used up almost all my sister’s voicemail the other day. It couldn’t be avoided. There was something of vital importance I had to share with her. Taco’s “Puttin’ on the Ritz” was on the radio and the event had to be recorded for posterity. Especially the part where the robotic voice says “super duper.” […]
Augustana College received the 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, recognizing the college’s work to expand access, strengthen student outcomes and put learning to work in ways that meet students’ needs. Holly Mendelson, co-owner and publisher of Insight Into Academia Magazine, said institutions recognized by the award demonstrate adaptability and […]
Katy Perry didn’t just kiss a girl and liked it, she apparently faked her own death and got cloned and liked that too. And why the hell not? Everyone needs a hobby. As we roll through this bizarre year, the conspiracy theories just keep getting weirder and weirder. Some of them are pretty harmless and […]
Six Black Hawk College students recently were honored for their artistic talent in the 2026 Student Art Exhibition at the Quad-Cities Campus. The juried competition garnered 50 entries with 27 pieces selected for the show by juror and BHC alum Abi Kongkousonh Frey, interim marketing director for Quad City Arts. Justyce Watson of East Moline won […]
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 […]
