ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 15, 2025) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance invites you to Back from the Dead, October 11-12, 2025, a weekend filled with thrills, chills and Halloween fun for all ages. Hop on a free trolley ride to explore everything from haunted houses and ghost tours, to the QC Farmers Market and the Rock Island Artists’ Market. There are plenty of family-friendly activities in the heart of Downtown Rock Island.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (September 15, 2025) — On Thursday, September 18, 10:30AM-1:30PM, it is my privilege to invite you to our upcoming Illinois Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon at the Hilton Chicago (720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60605), our state’s premier gathering of business leaders, policymakers, and community partners. Each year, this event serves as a platform to address the issues shaping Illinois’ business climate, celebrate our shared successes, and set the stage for t

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 13, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the Iowa REALTORS® (IR) have announced the winners of the 2025 Iowa Homeownership Incubator Pitch Competition: Central Iowa Community Land Trust, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, and Residential Mortgage Network.

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (September 13, 2025) — Knox College will host its first Knight Fund Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Michael Takeo Magruder, from September 16 to September 30, 2025. Magruder is an internationally-known artist who has held over 300 exhibitions in 35 countries, including a recent exhibition at the British Library in London.