MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – The Western Illinois University School of Management and Marketing, in the College of Business and Technology, will introduce a new Sustainable Business minor to be offered on the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses for Fall 2022. This minor provides a new opportunity for students to focus their degree during their academic […]
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after the release of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emergency fuel waiver: “With Putin’s war exacerbating record-high gas prices, I was pleased to see the EPA issue an emergency fuel waiver for E-15 gasoline sales throughout this summer. […]
The official Opening Day of the outdoor farmers market on the beautiful riverfront in downtown Davenport will be Saturday, May 7 at 7:30am! With 325 outdoor vendor spaces bustling with action , live music, special activities and family fun, it’s not hard to see why they were VOTED #6 in the NATION! Check out more details […]
Western Illinois University Facilities Management Office Manager Sheila Paul has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for April 2022. Paul began working at WIU in June 2014, as a chief clerk in the University Bookstore. Between 2016-2017, she served as a chief clerk in the WIU Department of […]
The Iowa Democratic Black Caucus and Scott County Democrats will host an event for candidates and constituents on Sunday, May 1 at Davenport’s River Music Experience from 2-4 p.m. River Music Experience is located at 129 N. Main, Davenport. Appetizers and beverages will be available. Deidre DeJear, Democratic candidate for governor, will headline the event. […]
Congratulations to our Rock Island high school welding and CNA students who signed letters of intent for local apprenticeships. Ten Rock Island High School students from the Welding and CNA programs joined 60 area high school students at the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce apprenticeship “Signing Day.” The students will start their apprenticeships in June. […]
Register now for Summer Art Club & Summer Math Clubs! These 5-week programs lead your child through the natural wonders of art and math through in-person sessions at our Downtown Library. Summer Art Club: 2:00 pm, June 7-July 12, Downtown Library, with Gloria Burlinggame. In-person art returns, for kids entering 3rd through 9th grades. Join Miss […]
Get ready to explore the Quad Cities in an exciting new way! We’re thrilled to announce that the bike and pedestrian path on the new I-74 bridge is anticipated to open to the public by the end of April. Very soon, you’ll be checking out the view on the gorgeous scenic overlook. If you don’t […]
Coach Marc Polite was named High School Boys Coach of the Year by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA). Coaches throughout the state vote for coaches in their region. The votes are based on coaches with great credentials that have had a successful season with their team. Coach Polite will be recognized at the IBCA’s […]
Each year, the Western Illinois University Multicultural Center (MCC) hosts identity graduation celebrations, which highlight the uniqueness of underrepresented students’ experiences and celebrate the accomplishments and success of each graduate, while embracing their cultural and familial context. The ceremonies will honor graduates from Casa Latina, the LGBTQ*A community and the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC). […]
