11 May 2018

Gov. Rauner proposes tough new penalties for public corruption

By Rachel Bond

SPRINGFIELD (May 11, 2018) — On the heels of the failure of the General Assembly to advance two major initiatives to help end the culture of corruption in Illinois, Gov. Bruce Rauner and Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) today proposed giving Illinois the toughest public corruption penalties in the country to hold public officials accountable.

11 May 2018

Seventh Inning Miscue Costs River Bandits in 2-1 Loss

By Jason Kempf

Davenport, IA — A dropped fly ball with two outs in the seventh inning allowed the Lake County Captains to score the decisive run in a 2-1 win over the Quad Cities River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park on Thursday night.

11 May 2018

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce - Friday Announcements - 05/11/18

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Bamboo Baby Boutique – 322 N. Cody Road, LeClaire. Sara Sampson, owner. Unique clothing and toys for children and babies, ages newborn to seven. Special Momma Space with special goods for pampering and essentials. Local and handmade Items.

RIBBON CUTTING!

11 May 2018

Local anti-trafficking program of Family Resources hosts Celebration of Cultures event

By Sarah Tisinger

MOLINE, Illinois  – Family Resources’ Braking Traffik anti-human trafficking program will host a Celebration of Cultures from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at 2420 41st St. in Moline, Illinois.

Admission is free and food will be available for purchase. Celebrate diversity in the Quad Cities by enjoying presentations by local cultural groups, food vendors, raffle, and a car show by Latin Persuasion Car Club. Food vendors include Taste of Brazil, Streets of Italy, and tacos.

11 May 2018

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Ascentra Branch Expansion in Davenport

By Megan Guldenpfennig

DAVENPORT, IOWA – In celebration of the remodel of the Ascentra Credit Union branch at 1710 W. 3rd St. in Davenport, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 9 at 4 p.m. 

10 May 2018

Loebsack and Bustos’ Amendment to Establish a Center of Excellence for Advanced and Additive Manufacturing included in National Defense Authorization Bill

By Joe Hand

Loebsack and Bustos’ behind the scenes work to help bring new investment and innovation to the Rock Island Arsenal moves ahead

10 May 2018

Early Morning Fire Leads to Emergency Demolition of Historic Residence

By Jennifer A. Nahra

A historic house at 726 W. 6th St., faces emergency demolition following a house fire that Davenport firefighters battled for several hours early Thursday.

10 May 2018

Grassley Statement on U.S. Soybean Exports to China

By Grassley Press

NEW HARTFORD – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a family farmer, today released the following statement regarding reports of China halting all purchases of U.S. soybeans.

10 May 2018

Illinois launches telemedicine task force to improve health care access for rural residents

By Rich Carter

SPRINGFIELD – Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti joined IL Dept. of Healthcare & Family Services Director Felicia Norwood today to announce the formation of a new state task force to develop a comprehensive telemedicine strategy for the Medicaid program to help improve access to healthcare for Illinois residents in rural areas.

10 May 2018

River Bandits Take Down TinCaps 7-1, Win First Home Series

By Jason Kempf

Davenport, IA — The Quad Cities River Bandits knocked off the Fort Wayne TinCaps 7-1 on Wednesday afternoon at Modern Woodmen Park.  The team rode the pitching of Yohan Ramirez and an opportunistic offense to their first series win at home of the 2018 season.

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