26 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner enacts adult high school legislation

By Elizabeth Tomev

Law will increase educational access for adults and bring successful diploma programs to Illinois

ROCKFORD (Sept. 22, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner today signed HB 2527, amending the Illinois School Code to allow adults without high school degrees to acquire high school diplomas and allow for the creation of quality adult diploma programs.

26 Sep 2017

RI Rotarians Reach Out to Local Homeless Families

By Ann Ring

Rock Island, IL – St. Joseph the Worker House Association wishes to announce it has received a $1,000 grant from the Rock Island Rotary to help with the organization’s Touching Families, Touching Lives program.

26 Sep 2017

Rock Island Public Library, Augustana College Sign Formal Card Agreement

By Lisa Lockheart

<Rock Island, IL> The Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College Thomas Tredway Library marked National Library Card Sign Up Month by announcing the signing of a formal reciprocal borrowing agreement that opens their library collections to each other's cardholders.

26 Sep 2017

Quad Cities Chamber to host small business marketing series to drive holiday sales

By Jillian McCleary

(Quad Cities) The Quad Cities Chamber will host a new series beginning in October to build marketing capacity for small businesses in the region. The 4-program series will feature local small business owners who will share best practices on the success they have found through various marketing initiatives and platforms.

25 Sep 2017

QC Alliance for Immigrants and refugees fall benefit

By Grant Curtis

QC Alliance for Immigrants and Refugee is pleased to announce our first annual Fall Benefit. The benefit will be held on September 30, 2017, from 4 pm to 11 pm, at Bent River Brewing Company, 512, 24th Street, Rock Island IL.. The fundraiser will feature the Bands: Have Your Cake, Dr. Dometone (formally Earth Aseending) and Keith Soko and will have a special performance by QC Sol Fire. Cover is $$ per person.

25 Sep 2017

19th Street and 7th Avenue Intersection Closure in Moline

By Ryan Hippen
MOLINE - Beginning Monday, Sept. 25, the intersection of 19th Street and 7th Avenue will be closed through early December to accommodate the future flow of traffic and to improve access to downtown Moline when the I-74 River Bridge is built. The Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Moline are leading the road projects at and around this intersection.
 
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    25 Sep 2017

    DAVENPORT MAN WINS $250,000 LOTTERY PRIZE

    By Kevin Kirkpatrick

    CLIVE, Iowa, Sept. 21, 2017 –  A Davenport man has won a $250,000 lottery prize.

    Robert Guthrie claimed the 10th of 18 top prizes of $250,000 available in the lottery’s “$250,000 Riches” scratch game. He claimed his prize Wednesday at the lottery’s regional office in Cedar Rapids.

    Guthrie bought his winning ticket at Hy-Vee, 4064 E. 53rd St. in Davenport.

    25 Sep 2017

    Genesis Kicks Off 11th Flu-Free Quad Cities Campaign

    By Craig Cooper

    DAVENPORT, Iowa – Sept. 21, 2017 – More than 9,000 elementary school students in the region are expected to roll up their sleeves and help prevent the spread of seasonal influenza this season.

    25 Sep 2017

    Gov. Rauner vetoes Geolocation Privacy Protection Act

    By Elizabeth Tomev

    Legislation would provide no additional consumer safety while hurting business and innovation

    SPRINGFIELD (Sept. 22, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner today vetoed HB 3449, a bill that would harm businesses and inhibit innovation without better protecting consumers from privacy issues.

    25 Sep 2017

    Intro to Yoga at the Davenport Library

    By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

    Join local yoga teacher and yoga therapist Rebecca Sebastian as she talks about all things yoga at Main (321 Main Street) on Thursday October 5 at noon. Do you have to be flexible? Do you need special equipment? Are you sure yoga is right for you? All these questions and lots more will be answered. There will be discussion, some demonstrations and some very simple movements.

    Come learn, explore and try something new!

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