Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and the Department of Commerce announced the first funding opportunities available from the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act. This funding will invest in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to boost local economies, bolster national security, and shore up supply chains. “The CHIPS and Science Act is a huge step forward for science, technology, […]
On Wednesday, February 16, Rock Island High School’s African American Heritage Club (AAHC) hosted a black history program. The program was held in the auditorium for seniors and juniors to attend and live-streamed so the whole school could watch. View photo album. This year the program highlighted African American Organizations that have had a positive […]
The BHS Science Olympiad Team recently competed in the virtual Iowa Science Olympiad Regional Tournament with 7 other teams and placed 2nd overall! The team received 1st place medals in Astronomy, Disease Detectives, Dynamic Planet, and Rocks and Minerals. They were also awarded 3rd place medals in Anatomy and Physiology, and Fermi Questions. They will […]
Congratulations to West High School Girls and the North High Boys Bowling Teams! The West Girls placed 3rd at State and the North Boys placed 2nd! West Girls Bowling Team: Alexis Peters, Abby Peters, Hailey Mizer, Jade Dailey, Kyle Dailey, Shay Edwards, and Lexi Bell. Coach: Mark Schlichting North High School Boys Bowling Team: Kaiden […]
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Have you been trying to find that perfect addition to your home décor? Or maybe you just can’t get enough antiques for your vintage collection. Then this is the show for you! The annual Spring Antique Spectacular Vintage Market will be taking place Friday through Sunday at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island. There […]
Today, Thursday, March 2, Davenport West High School hosted the award-winning, best-selling author Nic Stone. Nic Stone is an American author of young adult fiction and middle grade fiction, best known for her debut novel “Dear Martin” and her middle grade debut, “Clean Getaway”. The event is in partnership with the Davenport Public Library in […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives expressing support for the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act which strengthens a worker’s right to form and join a union. “I’ve heard from so many working families across Central and Northwestern Illinois who feel left […]
Rock Island, IL- Sisters Haley Walker and Lauren Corwin will celebrate their new retail storefront location with a ribbon cutting for Brick & Motor Boutique on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 at 3:00 PM. Sisters, Haley and Lauren, born and raised in Rock Island, IL, dreamt of opening their own mobile fashion boutique and with a […]
