SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 19, 2025) — Governor JB Pritzker presented an optimistic outlook for the Illinois economy during his budget address; however, several fiscal concerns remain unaddressed. The Illinois Chamber of Commerce supports commitments to long-term structural fiscal stability, a strong education system, and forward-thinking investments that promote business growth and new investments in the Land of Lincoln — all with no new taxes.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — Brakes Plus will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their grand opening on Monday, April 7, 2025, 10AM. They are located at 5703 Elmore Avenue in Davenport, Iowa.

Brakes Plus provides top-quality automotive service and repairs, oil changes, fluid exchanges, brakes, steering, suspension, alignments, A/C, heat and cooling systems, tune ups, etc.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker presented the Budget and State of the State address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly, touching on issues that are top priorities for the Quad Cities business community. The Quad Cities Chamber is providing the following statements in response to the address.

Housing

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today released the following statement on the passing of former Iowa Attorney General Evan “Curly” Hultman:

RIVERDALE, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — The next meeting of the Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, 3PM, in the City Hall Community Room in Riverdale, Iowa. The Alliance is open to the public and is a forum for timely and educational information on flood prevention, mitigation, flood insurance, and floodplain management. The agenda for the February 20 meeting includes:

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 19, 2025) Angela L Walker Franklin PhD, President and CEO of Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences, has published a new book, Leadership From the Ground Up. It offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at her leadership journey.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 19, 2025) — Alternatives for the Older Adult will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate their new expanded headquarters on Thursday, April 24, 2025, 3:30PM. They are located at 3800 Avenue of the Cities, Suite 101, in Moline, Illinois.

Our Mission:

Alternatives for the Older Adult promotes the independence and quality of life of older adults and their families.

Our Vision:

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently recognized CT Development as the recipient of the Excellence in Development designation for 2024.

“This designation highlights a developer who exemplifies strong partnerships and a commitment to excellence in creating affordable housing through the Federal Housing Tax Credit Program to help ensure that quality, affordable homes remain accessible to income-eligible Iowans,” said IFA Director Debi Durham.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 19, 2025) Visit Quad Cities, the region's official destination marketing organization, announces the highly anticipated return of QC Restaurant Week. Hosted by Visit Quad Cities, this popular event celebrates its thirteenth year Monday, April 7, through Sunday, April 13, 2025.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (02/18/2025) — "War is hell," goes the saying, but as for the aftermath, well, it's complicated.

That will be the theme of Monmouth College's 40th annual Fox Classics Lecture, which will be presented by Augustana College Professor Kirsten Day at 7:30PM, February 24, in the Morgan Room on the upper floor of Poling Hall. Titled "Fallout: Age of Heroes, The Trojan War and Its Aftermath," her talk is free and open to the public.

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