It’s BAG SALE time! Abernathy’s is hosting their Spring Bag Sale on Saturday, April 6th. If you have not made it out to a Abernathy’s Bag Sale, here the dealio- -Dress weather appropriate, this is an outdoor event located on the side of Abernathy’s across from 392 (the coffee shop). -Show up early! Bag sale starts promptly at 10 AM – NO PRE SHOPPING -They supply the bag (almost trash bag size!) -You fill the bag with as many goodies as you can fit -You pay $30 for the bag after you’ve shopped -Leave the bag with them outside and enjoy the store wide discount... Read More

Gems, minerals, jewelry, and more will be available during the Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Club’s Spring Show! Show times: Saturday, April 6 – 9am to 5pm Sunday, April 7 – 9:30am to 4pm Mississippi Valley Fairground – Davenport, Iowa Learn more: GEM AND MINERAL SHOW    Read More

You loved their cat cafe so much… Java Java is bringing it back! Mark your calendars for April 6th at 9 am and head to Davenport’s Java Java! More details are coming soon! Learn more: CAT CAFE  Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Ranking Member of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, released a statement on the passage of his bipartisan NASA Streamlining Partnerships for Research and Education for Engineering and Science Act, which passed unanimously out of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Sorensen’s bill will foster interagency collaboration between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other federal agencies.       “NASA is leading the world in developing new technologies that help our neighbors better understand the world they... Read More

The Western Illinois University College of Business and Technology will host keynote speaker and CEO Amanda Gore tomorrow, April 2 for the Ferguson Lecture from 2-3:30 p.m. in the University Union Grand Ballroom. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff, corporate partners and community members. Gore is the CEO of The Joy Project, a businesswoman and author and award-winning speaker. She is one of four Australians inducted into the USA Speaker Hall of Fame and works with small and large companies in every industry, including Mcdonald’s, Westpac, KPMG, CISCO, AMP, MDRT, Flight... Read More

Now accepting NEW REGISTRATIONS for the Spring Season! Missed out on the fall season? Want to check out what the SESA Academy and Select travel programs are all about? Joining for the spring season is a great way to get involved and experience our competitive and developmentally focused program. Register at https://www.sesasoccer.com/ All teams practice twice a week over an 11 week season. Teams are led by qualified, passionate, and nationally licensed team head coaches and have regular training and games with professional staff coaches. All teams will attend 2 tournaments, including... Read More

So, 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... Read More

Catfish Charlie’s Restaurant at 4773 River Drive in Moline is having a grand opening this weekend! Think you know Catfish Charlie’s? Think again. New management, a new menu and new features are waiting for you at the river’s edge. Let’s celebrate! Stop in this March for Grand Opening prices and exclusives you’re sure to love! Join us at the Quad Cities’ only true Mississippi River restaurant—you’ll be hooked on our flavors, great atmosphere and FUN! Lunch Wednesdays – Cheeseburger and one side $9.95 Thursdays – Rueben sandwich and one side $9.95 Fridays – Fish sandwich... Read More

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) toured Head Start facilities in Rock Falls to discuss efforts in Congress to invest in early childhood education programming in Western Illinois. Congressman Eric Sorensen serves on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Prior to serving in Congress, Sorensen was a local meteorologist in Rockford and the Quad Cities for nearly 20 years. His district includes Illinois’ Quad Cities, Rockford, Peoria, and Bloomington-Normal.  Read More

Western Illinois University Facilities Management Building Services Employee Cindy Britton has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for March. Britton started at WIU part time in 2005 and was hired full time in 2010. Before WIU, Britton’s favorite roles were being a wife and mother. Her passions lie in domestic engineering. “Being awarded this honor has lifted my spirits,” Britton said. “It means a lot to know that my work is appreciated, especially since I plan on retiring at the end of April.” Britton was not only nominated for... Read More