It’s a beautiful day, the smells of grills are wafting through the air, and we at your freewheelin’, magical site for entertainment and features, QuadCities.com know what you need. That’s right, some juicy tips on how you can get a damn fine burger here in the Quads. Whether you’re looking for an awesome pub-style patty […]
On Thursday, March 7 at 1:30 PM CT, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a virtual press conference to discuss the President’s State of the Union Address to Congress and give ‘State of the District’ remarks where he will provide the media with updates from around Central and Northwestern Illinois. WHO: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) […]
Rock Island schools’ INCubadatoredu students have been busy! Last Thursday RIHS team The Swaver was the opening act of Fortress Bank’s 2nd annual Bank Tank Entrepreneur pitch competition. The team represented represented the district very well. Swaver is a product you put in your toilet tank that reduces the amount of water flushed, thereby saving […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen has invited local veteran Leo “Doc” Kaalberg as his guest for the President’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Thursday, March 7. Kaalberg served as a combat medic in the 1st Infantry Division, completing four tours and earning the Purple Heart twice. “As a trusted voice for the people of […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University President Guiyou Huang has announced his departure from the University March 31. Pending the approval of the Board of Trustees, Vice President of Quad Cities Campus Operations Kristi Mindrup will serve as interim president, effective Monday, April 1. “I am incredibly grateful for the honor of serving as […]
On February 7, 2024, Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation d/b/a Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) reached a monumental milestone by successfully closing on the complex financing needed to signal commencement of construction for the historic, adaptive-reuse redevelopment of McKee Hall/Hostetter Hall and Dezendorf Hall within Shimer Square. This achievement marks the official start in transforming McKee […]
Rock Island High School INCubadatoredu students have been busy! Last Thursday RIHS team The Swaver was the opening act of Fortress Bank’s 2nd annual Bank Tank Entrepreneur pitch competition. The team represented represented the district very well. Swaver is a product you put in your toilet tank that reduces the amount of water flushed, thereby […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are announcing $602,799 for the Regional Office of Education (ROE) #26 to expand distance learning opportunities to students in rural communities. “Creating opportunities for our neighbors who live in our rural communities remains a top priority for me,” said Sorensen. “This investment from […]
The Putnam Museum is excited to invite you to theur 2024 Putnam Gala, Mysteries of the Museum. Join them on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Putnam Grand Lobby for an exclusive first look at a newly discovered, rare artifact from the historic Putnam collection. In addition to this exciting reveal, guests […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) in introducing the Abortion Care Enhancement and Support Services (ACCESS) Act of 2024, a bill that creates a grant program to increase capacity to provide reproductive health care services across the country. “In those moments where women have to make incredibly difficult decisions, they deserve […]
