Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, announced that the Quad Cities International Airport will receive more than $1.2 million in funding through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program. The funding will be used to replace several existing large surface brooms. “In Northwest and Central Illinois, snow removal is essential to the safety and efficiency of our airports,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “Today, I’m thrilled to announce that more than $1.2 million in federal funding will be coming to the Quad Cities... Read More

Yeah, this stinks, doesn’t it? You wake up, and your driveway is buried under a ton of snow, your sidewalks are completely covered, it’s a mess. Do YOU want to go out and shovel all that stuff? If not, you might want to check into a local business to help you out. Well, QuadCities.com is here to help. HERE you can click on and find a great list of locally-owned businesses that can help dig you out from this “winter wonderland.” Give them a call, and have a HAPPY and snowshovel free new year!  Read More