Western Illinois University (WIU) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) have established a partnership that will allow Illinois State Police troopers to earn 12 educational credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA). An event celebrating the collaboration was held at the Illinois State Police training center Jan. 30. In […]
Get ready to unleash the cuteness overload because the Quad Cities Puppy Bowl 2025 is coming to your screens Friday, February 7th from 6am to 7am on WHBF, sponsored by the oh-so-pawesome Neckers Jewelers! This ruff-tastic event will feature an all-star lineup of adorable puppy players chasing tails, scoring touchdowns, and stealing hearts! Plus, our fabulous cheerleaders—adult […]
Davenport, Iowa; February 6, 2025 – In honor of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (February 7-14), MercyOne will give every baby born at MercyOne a red hat in February. These hats symbolize our continued dedication to healing hearts – from young to old. We are happy to work with the media to help promote awareness […]
Become a home bartending master with this immersive 12-week program at Downtown Lounge. Craft Cocktail Class: A Weekly Exploration of Classics (12 Weeks) Every Thursday at 6 PM , join us for an in-depth exploration of a different classic cocktail. This is your chance to:– Uncover the rich history behind iconic drinks.– Discover delicious variations […]
The Western Illinois University Broadcasting and Journalism program will host an open house for potential students from 2-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 in Sallee Hall, third floor. This event will include a meet and greet with current broadcasting students, watching a live News3 broadcast at 4 p.m. and watching the setup and production of an ESPN+ broadcast […]
Rock Island schools’ Dr. Dominique Moore and Dr. LaShanta Williams presented at the 2025 Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators conference. They discussed the district’s experience working with J-1 Visa educators, sharing some of their RIMSD experiences. We are very excited about the opportunity to inform other district leaders of our initiatives, and the impactful […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to safety concerns following the tragic mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: “As our country grapples with the aftermath of this week’s tragic mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport, my heart remains focused on the families who are dealing with grief. I am […]
Meet the Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! QuadCities.com is proud to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center and encourages all our readers to contact them for more information and adopt a pet! This week’s Pet of the Week are FIV cats! We have 12 wonderful FIV+ cats waiting for their forever families! While FIV […]
Join Us for the 3rd Annual Pupentine’s Day! Location: The Office Bar & Lounge, 116 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA Date: Sunday, February 2nd Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Get ready for an afternoon of fun, fundraising, and furry love, all to support the Quad City Animal Welfare Center! Activities & Features:– Silent Auction: Bid on a […]
The Western Illinois University Multicultural Center (MCC) and the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC) will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events held throughout February. The MCC will spend the month celebrating Black history and culture, recognizing the profound impact of African Americans on society. “Our goal this year was to highlight excellence […]
