Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced a total of $25,415,095 in U.S. Department of Transportation funding for the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) and the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District. Of that funding, $10,000,000 will be awarded to MetroLINK and $14,415,095 […]

Sign up for Bettendorf Food Truck Fest and Makers Market on Aug. 22 at the Bett Community Expo and Bettendorf High School Open House 4:30- 7 pm – https://bit.ly/3RkSyAb

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – It’s a BIG day for WQPT PBS, Western Illinois University’s public television station, with the exciting delivery of a new Master Control rack. This state-of-the-art equipment is a significant upgrade for the station, representing a new central hub that will manage and coordinate all signals, programming and broadcast elements to ensure […]

QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed two pieces of legislation that will increase giving and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations and enhance workforce development in Illinois. The Quad Cities region’s three community foundations—Moline Regional Community Foundation, Quad Cities Community Foundation, and Rock Island Community Foundation—all celebrate the historic effort. “Our staff, as […]

Following a push by Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) to block a pay raise for Congress, the House Appropriations Committee scrapped plans to increase member pay in upcoming government funding legislation.   “While I am working to lower costs for working families, the last thing Congress should be […]

Quad City Animal Welfare Center Vaccine & Wellness Clinics are offering great services for your pets! QCAWC Drive-Up Curbside Clinic every Wednesday and the first Saturday of every month from 8 am to 11 am at our Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic 612 W. 1st St. in Milan QCAWC Mobile Clinic Friday, July 5th from 2 pm to 4 […]

Western Illinois University Interim Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management John Smith has been named acting administrator in charge for the division of Finance and Administration, effective immediately, according to Interim President Kristi Mindrup. Smith replaces the Vice President for Finance and Administration and will provide leadership for the division until a longer-term appointment is […]

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is announcing over $12 million in federal grant funding for Head Start education programs in Western Illinois.   “Making sure our kids have access to the classroom is a critical step to putting our children on the road to success,” said Sorensen. “I’m proud to see our tax dollars coming back to […]

Genesis Health System announced today it has reached a three-year agreement with UnitedHealthcare. This agreement ensures continued in-network access to Genesis hospitals, doctors, and specialists for patients covered by UnitedHealthcare Commercial and MedicareAdvantage plans. “Our goal always is to avoid disruptions for patients,” said Jordan Voigt, President of Genesis Medical Center, Davenport and MercyOne Interim […]

It’s time for the 7th annual Best of the Wurst sausage competition! Sample local brats, purchase a variety of delicious food, enjoy an ice cold beer or pop, and vote for your favorite “wurst!” Join us in the backyard of the German American Heritage Center and Museum, where there will Jerry’s Market will serve up […]