Regulations, restrictions hinder economic growth

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Rauner today discussed the administration’s efforts to cut the red tape in state government and make Illinois more competitive with surrounding states at the Illinois Competiveness Council Forum.

BATON ROUGE, LA (04/12/2017)-- The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

Courtney Clevenger of Davenport (52803) was initiated at Iowa State University

Stephanie Hoover of Davenport (52806) was initiated at Western Illinois University

Cassondra Billingsley of LeClair (52753) was initiated at Western Illinois University

MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, opens the 2017 season on May 5 with Pump Boys and Dinettes. The popular musical will play over two weekends for eight performances only. The musical continues to play to sold out houses around the country, 35 years after it’s Broadway premier.

DAVENPORT, IA – April 2017 –Gilda’s Club, in partnership with Living Proof Exhibit, is hosting a FREE workshop called Creative Sessions for Kids with Sydney Crumbleholme on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport). Participants will learn the art of weaving potholders, fun and friendship! For new families, parents are encouraged to attend the adult support groups while children are in Noogieland.
The 11th annual statewide road trip expands to a year-round program.

WHAT:  Quad City Arts Designer Open House

DATE: April 20, 2017

TIME: 5:30-7:30 pm

WHERE: Quad City Arts, 1715 2nd Avenue, Rock Island, IL

ADMISSION: FREE R.S.V.P. appreciated to Pat at (563) 349-5511 or patannww@gmail.com 

DES MOINES, IA (04/12/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced that, as a result of Tuesday's online Invest in Iowa auction, $50 million will be deposited in 22 financial institutions across the state. The state will receive an average rate of return of 1.29% on these six-month certificates of deposit. "We continue to see significant interest in this program," Fitzgerald said.

(DES MOINES, April 12, 2017) – Gov. Terry Branstad today signed the following 26 bills into law:

The Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (CAST) will be holding a fundraiser at the Clinton Hy-Vee Market Grille from 4:00pm-10:00pm on Friday, April 21st. The Market Grille will donate 25 % of their sales during this time to CAST, with all bar tips being donated to the organization as well. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Showboat’s 2017 professional Summer productions, educational Intern Program, and summer camps for children.

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