It’s been clear for decades that the way Illinois funds its public schools has been wrong-headed. But finding a solution has eluded everyone who has tried. Until now.

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No matter what age we are when we lose our parents, we are always children in our grief. Letting go is a swirling confusion of acceptance, relief any suffering is over, and overwhelming sadness that such an important part of ourselves is missing, no longer accessible. This holds true for our beloved father, Paul McCarthy Jr., who passed on Mother's Day, May 14, at age 82, after several years of struggling with heart disease. And even though his passing was imminent, losing him brought a crushing emptiness.

Thursday, September 7, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Presented by River Action, 822 East River Drive, Davenport IA

For the 18th consecutive year, River Action will host area tours for senior citizens that utilize existing riverfront trails, allowing participants to see and learn about beautiful area locales and landmarks from the front seat of covered golf carts.

The Mississippi Valley Blues Society presents a special concert headlined by a two-time winner of the Blues Music Awards' “Best Instrumentalist – Bass” citation, as well as a Chicago-blues artist whom Downbeat magazine described as “a real crowd-pleaser.”

The creator of Aerobics with Soul, a popular workout routine based on the tenets of African dance, author Maria Nhambu will share tales of her extraordinary life in a special Davenport library event, along with readings from her memoirs Africa's Child and the newly released America's Daughter.

Founded in 2015 by the Quad Cities Cybersecurity Alliance, the third-annual CornCon – an event designed to raise community awareness and provide business solutions for dealing with cybersecurity threats – will feature a September 8 workshop for business leaders and IT professionals, and a September 9 general conference boasting guest speakers, hands-on workshops, contests, and a vendor expo.