The Western Illinois men’s and women’s outdoor track and field team heads west this week for one of the country’s most prestigious events, the Drake Relays. Events start on Wednesday and end on Saturday for Leatherneck athletes. In total, the Leathernecks have 16 entries on the women’s side and 12 for the men. Matthew Thomas starts the week for the Leathernecks, participating in the decathlon, beginning on Wednesday. On Thursday, focus turns to the track as Drake hosts its Distance Carnival. Logan Lommel and Aylana Cezar compete in the men’s and women’s steeplechase... Read More

Genesis ‘Walk-In Wednesday’ hiring event is being held today from 3 to 6 p.m.! Genesis Human Resources representatives will be located at the main entrances of Genesis Medical Center—Davenport (1227 East Rusholme Street, Davenport, Iowa) and Genesis Medical Center—Silvis (801 Illini Drive, Silvis, IL) to meet with and conduct on-the-spot interviews for all clinical positions. This walk-in, same-day, back-to-back interview process is designed to make it even easier for the job seeker and employer to find the perfect fit. There is the potential for applicants to complete the interview process and... Read More

Live from downtown Davenport, it’s Trivia Night Live! Enjoy MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA with Think & Drink Entertainment at The Last Picture House! Monday, April 22nd @ 7pm The Last Picture House – Downtown Davenport Free To Play Up To 4 People per Team Win House Cash! Space is limited! Get there EARLY to get a table! – Think & Drink Trivia is a live interactive team trivia game played at your favorite restaurants and bars. The game consists of four rounds of questions of increasing difficulty and point values. Categories range from current events, history, geography, science, sports,... Read More

Living Land and Waters is excited to announce that the Barge Party is coming back to East Moline this summer! The party will be held on Thursday, June 13th, in East Moline, IL, at Living Lands and Water’s NEW Education Barge and NEW Headquarters! Enjoy a night of fun along the beautiful Mississippi River, including a fish fry and shrimp boil, BBQ, wine pull, silent auction, barge tours, cash bar, and live music! Barge Party Information: June 13th, 2023 | 5 – 9 PM Beacon Harbor East Moline, IL Parking and continuous shuttles will be available at John Deere Harvester Works. Ticket Options: Individual... Read More

Ready for kickoff? The Rock Island High School Ultimate Tailgate Party is ready to hit the field! Get your tickets for our Ultimate Tailgate Party at Rock Island High School this Saturday! There’s going to be a lot of awesome items to bid on! http://bidpal.net/theultimatetailgateparty2024  Read More

Enjoy great eats TODAY from Bad Boyz and help raise funds for the Bettendorf High School Class of 2024 After Prom Event (APE). Mention the Class of 2024 After Prom Event or show the flyer below.    Read More

The Western Illinois golf program is thrilled to introduce a new opportunity to support the program. The Men’s and Women’s golf teams are embarking on a fundraising campaign to enhance their winter facilities and swing technology this spring. By purchasing a raffle ticket at https://bit.ly/43LJJEi, not only will you be contributing to the Leatherneck golf teams’ goal, but you also stand a chance to win some amazing prizes. Raffle Tickets will cost $100 and will be available through April 26th. Raffle Ticket Items –    A foursome at Boulder Ridge Country Club –  ... Read More

MACOMB, IL/ MOLINE,IL – – Western Illinois University’s Museum Studies program sponsors the 2024 Career Conversations from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11. This virtual Zoom event is for emerging professionals, professionals in career transition and any individuals interested in connecting with these vibrant groups of professionals. During the event, panelists will share their educational and career paths, talk about the road to their current positions, explore the highs and lows of working in cultural institutions and answer any questions of the audience. The goal of this event... Read More

Aligned with our core principles, the Rock Island Parks & Recreation Department remains unwavering in our commitment to ensuring equitable access to organized sports leagues for all children, irrespective of their economic circumstances. Through the generous support of sponsors like you, we can make our program accessible to every child, empowering them to participate in various sports programs, leagues, and related activities. We’re thrilled to offer you the opportunity to become a Youth Sports League Sponsor. With options starting at $2,000 for the sponsorship of one sport/league, or... Read More

Get your ECLIPSE on at Rock Island’s The Hauberg Center on Monday, April 8! They’ve got the glasses and chairs, all you need to bring is yourself and enjoy this incredible sight! You won’t be able to see another one in the Quad Cities until August 23, 2044! Learn more here: ECLIPSE VIEWING  Read More