All Western Illinois University students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in Military Appreciation Week, Monday, Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 18. A variety of events have been planned to honor veterans and service members leading up to Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 10. This year’s schedule includes: • Monday, Nov. 6, 10:45-1 p.m. – Kinder Monday at Stipes Lobby. Join the Veteran Resource Center Staff and Military Liaisons for hot chocolate, yellow ribbons and signing cards for deployed students. • Monday, Nov. 6, 3-4 p.m. – Care package preparation at the WIU Alumni House. The... Read More

It was a beautiful morning to celebrate the opening of Veterans Memorial Park, and we are incredibly proud of our students and staff who lent a helping hand to this project. West High School Art teacher, David Schaeffer, painted the 40-foot mural honoring the brave men and women who serve. Andy Zinn, West’s Industrial Technology teacher, and his students designed and built the structure holding the painting in place. The District is extremely impressed by your achievements. To all veterans, welcome home. We thank you endlessly for your bravery and service.  Read More

Davenport’s Veterans Memorial Park dedication ceremony is taking place today. The dedication ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. The park is located along Davenport’s Mississippi River Trail adjacent to the Marquette Street boat ramp. Davenport West High School Art teacher, David Schaeffer, painted a 40-foot mural honoring America’s veterans that will be on display in the park. Davenport West High School Industrial Technology teacher, Andy Zinn, designed the structure that holds the painting and had his students build it.  Read More

Mark your calendars for the Group O Dia de Los Muertos Parade on October 28th in Moline! 12 PM: Pre-Party at Mercado! 2 PM: Parade start time 3:30 PM: After Life Party until 8 PM! To register your entry please fill out the form in the link below. https://forms.gle/i4cxPW9hzXjN4uwJ7 The Group O Día de los Muertos Parade will start at 2 pm on Saturday, October 28th, in front of the Vibrant Arena and ending just off 19th St. and River Drive in Moline. There will be an after party on the Mercado grounds immediately following the parade. The after party headliner will be Banda Caliente starting at... Read More

It’s spooky season and it’s time to skate! The Eldridge Community Center and Skatepark will present a special seasonal Halloskate on October 29! Doors open at 1:00pm Admission: $7.00 Skate rental: $2.00 Costume contest at 3:00pm Learn more here: HALLOSKATE  Read More

Scarecrow Row is Geneseo’s favorite Halloween tradition and returns to the Geneseo City Park on Saturday October 28, 2023 from 10a-4p! As a part of Geneseo’s Scarecrow Row, children are invited to trick or treat at the Geneseo City Park among the Scarecrows from 10a-12p. Geneseo businesses will be at the park handing out candy to trick or treaters, while a Halloween photo booth will be set up on the bandshell stage. GHS Silver Cord Volunteers are encouraged to sign up to help pass out candy to trick-or-treaters. The trick-or-treating fun happens from 10a-12p, but the scarecrows will... Read More

Get spooky with a Paranormal Investigation at Quarters One on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28, 6-10 p.m. The doors will creek open at 5 p.m. and the ghoulish event begins promptly at 6 p.m. The Illinois Paranormal Research Group will start the event off with a presentation followed by questions and answers discussion. The investigation will start at 7 p.m. and the cost is $30 per person. Refreshments will be provided. For more information contact 309-782-5890. This event is open to the public with a visitor pass and 18+ years of age. Visitor’s passes can be acquired through the... Read More

Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and come trick-or-treating down at Schwiebert Riverfront Park! Thursday, October 26, 2023 Schwiebert Riverfront Park 5:00-7:00 FREE EVENT Featuring: DJ Trick-or-Treating Good Bags Halloween Dancers Costume Contest Learn more: FRIGHT NIGHT IN THE PARK  Read More

Gather your little monsters and join the Figge Art Museum for some FREE family-friendly fun before Davenport’s Annual Halloween Parade. Collect tricks and treats as you move through the galleries, get crafty with art activities, and gobble up hair-raising treats before joining our kids’ costume conga line and heading out to the Halloween Parade! Learn more: FIGGE HALLOWEEN EVENT  Read More

It’s spooky season, and that means it is time for treats in trunks! The annual Trunk or Treat will be held on Tuesday, October 26 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Family Resources, 2800 Eastern Ave., Davenport in the Campus Circle Drive. Learn more: TRUNK OR TREAT  Read More