19 Jun 2014

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action **Wednesday, June 18, 2014**

By William Palmisano

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 3912

An Act Concerning: Local government

Allows the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to purchase real property.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

Bill No.: SB 497

An Act Concerning: Local government

Modifies notice requirements for township meetings.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

Bill No.: SB 3425

An Act Concerning: Local government

Clarifies language in a bond referendum for the Village of Indian Head Park.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

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19 Jun 2014

Governor Quinn Statement on the Observance of Juneteenth

By Katie Hickey

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement on Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States:

"Juneteenth is a day to remember our past and embrace the freedom received by so many on June 19, 1865.

"Juneteenth reminds us of the struggle of enslaved men and women who were finally free and the strength of those today who dedicate themselves to the fight for equal rights. This day has become a tribute to African-American heritage and to the unwavering human spirit.

"Although this observance has become a global celebration and commemoration, Illinois is a special place to celebrate Juneteenth.  It is a home to countless civil rights activists, and a vibrant and historic culture of African American arts.

"I encourage all to take part in commemorating this special day."

In 2003, Illinois passed a resolution making the third Saturday of June a "day of observance" called "Juneteenth National Freedom Day." Celebrations are planned this week in many Illinois communities including Aurora, Champaign, Chicago, Kankakee, Pembroke Township, Quincy and Waukegan.

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19 Jun 2014

Festival to Draw Hundreds of Handbell Musicians to the Quad Cities

By Pat Latshaw
Davenport, Iowa - More than 350 handbell musicians will meet in the Quad Cities June 25-28 as Ring Davenport, the Area 8 Festival of the Handbell Musicians of America, convenes at the RiverCenter in downtown Davenport. The festival includes classes, massed ringing, networking opportunities and numerous concerts.
The public is invited to the closing concert Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 pm. This free event at the Great River Hall in the RiverCenter will feature selections played by the various ringing divisions as well as pieces that will include all 350 attendees performing as one choir. Several local area choirs will be participating. You don't want to miss this opportunity to hear the grandeur of handbells in such an exciting venue.
Two of America's premier handbell ensembles will be performing concerts that are also open to the public. Tickets to these concerts, both of which will be performed in the historic Adler Theatre, are $10 and can be purchased online at areaviii.org/on-line-payments or at the door. Embellish, representing the greater Grand Rapids, MI area, will perform Thursday, June 26 at 8:00 pm. Bells of the Lakes, from the Twin Cities of Minnesota, will be in concert Friday, June 27 at 8:00 pm.
Handbell Musicians of America / Area 8 represents ringers in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. As part of the national organization, it members are dedicated to advancing the musical art of handbell/handchime ringing through education, community and communication.
See you at the concert!
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19 Jun 2014

MicroBrewery race and 1st Prize artwork : June 21st. 2014

By The Institute
There will a race on June 21st 2014 to benefit the Chris VanSpeybroeck memorial scholarship.
The race will have 7 waves of the 1 mile and the unique distance of the 6K. It is the only race of its kind in the area celebrating the Artisan Micro Brewing craft and the Arts. The first prize winner is this art piece by Bill Marsoun in acrylics. The art piece will go to the fastest runner in both men and women categories.
The race will take place down Moline along the Historic and Beautiful Fifth Avenue.
The mile wave race will start  at 4:00 p.m. And the the different waves will be released every 10 minutes. And the 6 K will start at 5:30 p.m. Awards will be given at 6:30 p.m. at the city owned parking lot " U " behind Bier Stube, Bent River and LemonGrass restaurants.
The race is sponsored by: Mandle Design, Inc. Frontline Chiropractic Clinic, Race Quad Cieties, Bier Stube, Crawford Company, Sexton Ford, Hardee's, The Moline Commercial Club, Triple E Sales, Stern Beverage, Phoenix Art Gallery, Road ID, QC Bouncy, Athletico, Bent River Brewery, Grate River Brewery, Millstream Brewery, Tallgrass Brewery, Potosi Brewery, Hi-Née Huts, Centennial Contractors, Radon Solutions, CW Landscape, SunBelt rental, Quad Cities River Bandits, Quad City Mallards, Naperville Running Company, The Institute for Cultural & Healing Traditions, Inc, Go Outside and Play, Running Unlimited, Millennium Waste Inc, St. Ambrose University, Pagalo's Pizzeria.
The memorial scholarship's primary goal is to educate and increase awareness of Meningococcal disease and provide scholarships to graduating seniors from local Illinois High Schools in all areas who will attest to receiving the vaccination.
The Scholarship Is based on an original essay and the recipient gets a  $500 scholarship if selected.
2013-14 Winners from each school are: Lauren VanSpeybroeck, Alleman; Sarah Dellert, Geneseo; Molly Rumler, Moline; Kyrstin Plohr, Rock Island, and Amanda DeVilder, United Township.
Organizers are: Joshua Sherrod and James Hogan and a strong committee.
19 Jun 2014

Davenport Rotary WingFest to be held this Saturday

By Rick Best
The Davenport Rotary Club's Second Annual WingFest will be held June 21, from 3 pm - 7 pm, at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. "This is a celebration of the popular chicken wing appetizers, or Buffalo wings," according to club president Gary Loss, "and the proceeds will be distributed to local charities through our club's annual granting process."
Six area vendors will compete for the recognition of "Best Quad City Wings" at the event. The vendors will be Happy Joe's/Grille 350, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chef James Preszlar Catering, JJ's Big Fish and More, Thunder Bay Bar & Grille, and Rivals Sports Bar & Grill.
Admission to the event includes two wings from each of the vendors (additional wings can be purchased), live entertainment, and a bounce house for the kids. Beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
Entertainment will include :
The Unidynes
Dan Hubbard and the Humadors
Jim Ryan and the Grey Wolf Band
Tickets are $25 at the gate. No charge for children 12 and under. All proceeds go into the club's charitable giving fund.
Primary sponsors of the event are: Thunder Bay, Iowa American Water, Rythym City Casino, Bush Construction, Lederman Bonding Co., Seiffert Lumber Company, Tri-City Electric Company, Molyneaux Insurance, Townsend Engineering, and Zimmerman Honda. Additional sponsors are Knilans' Furniture, Stanley Lande & Hunter, Terracon, First National Bank, Jumpin Joey's, Budweiser, and Locals Love Us.
19 Jun 2014

Local residents named to Drake University's Dean's List

By Jarad Bernstein

DES MOINES, IA (06/18/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were named to the Drake University Dean's List for the Spring 2014 semester. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or above to earn this honor.

Krista Allbee of Bettendorf

Kelsey Brandt of Bettendorf

Leah Christensen of Bettendorf

Cameron Christoff of Donahue

Thomas Fisher of Bettendorf

Lindsey Garner of East Moline

Talor Gray of Port Byron

Tori Groves of Port Byron

Ricardo Martinez of Davenport

Molly Mayne of Bettendorf

Halli Meyer of Bettendorf

Nathan Ngo of Moline

Jake Powers of Davenport

Madison Ruge of Bettendorf

Hailey Shelton of Moline

Steven Soseman of Bettendorf

Matthew Van of Coal Valley

Claire Vandercar of Port Byron

Karmen Wehrhan of Hillsdale

Drake University is a midsized, highly selective private university in Des Moines, Iowa. Drake enrolls more than 3,300 undergraduates and 1,900 graduate students from 47 states and more than 45 countries.

19 Jun 2014

Simon to Girls State: We need more women to be trailblazers in government

By Ken Lowe

CHARLESTON – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will officially swear in the new members of Eastern Illinois University's Girls State student government in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony tomorrow. Simon, the second woman to hold the position of Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, will also deliver a speech about the importance of women running for office and being a part of the legislative process.

The American Legion Illini Girls State is an EIU program that, since the 1950s, has given young women the chance to participate in a microcosm of state and local government. Students run for offices like governor and mayor, are sworn in and craft legislation. Simon's father, Paul Simon, then a state senator, was a regular speaker at the program during the 1950s. Other speakers from state government have included notable female officeholders like former Lt. Governor Corrine Wood, as well as Govs. James Thompson and Jim Edgar.

The ceremony will take place in the Dvorak Auditorium of the Doudna Fine Arts Center at Eastern Illinois University, 1860 Seventh Street.

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

DATE: Thursday, June 19

LOCATION: Dvorak Auditorium, Doudna Fine Arts Center at Eastern Illinois University, 1860 Seventh Street

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19 Jun 2014

Lillie Stone of Moline named to Aurora University Dean's List

By Sara Meers

AURORA, IL (06/18/2014)(readMedia)-- Lillie Stone of Moline, IL earned high honors on the Aurora University Dean's List during the spring 2014 semester.

Stone joins more than 800 other AU students who were honored for their academic success. The Dean's List recognizes students who have earned a 3.6 GPA or higher. Students recognized with high honors have earned a perfect 4.0.

Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning, annually educating more than 4,900 degree-seeking students at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. The university has a long tradition of preparing students for lives of service and leadership, and using its resources and expertise to meet the needs of the community. In addition to its main campus and the Orchard Center in Aurora, Illinois, AU offers programs online, at its George Williams College campus in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, and at the Woodstock Center in downtown Woodstock, Illinois. Learn more at aurora.edu.

19 Jun 2014

Local Residents Named to Drake University President's List

By Randy Stalsberg

DES MOINES, IA (06/18/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents have been named to the Drake University President's List for the Spring 2014 semester. Students must have a perfect 4.0 grade-point average to receive this honor.

Shelby Crane of Bettendorf

Eric Hartmann of Davenport

Amanda Hoerres of Hillsdale

Whitney Leming-Salisbury of Davenport

Anna Marceau of Eldridge

Anna VanWaardhuizen of Rock Island

Michael Vigen of Bettendorf

Drake University is a midsized, highly selective private university in Des Moines, Iowa. Drake enrolls more than 3,300 undergraduates and 1,900 graduate students from 47 states and more than 45 countries.

19 Jun 2014

Major Events Coming Soon!

By QCCVB

The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival celebrates its 30th annual festival on July 3-5 with an all-star line-up of a variety of blues legends and up-and-coming stars. More than 10,000 festival enthusiasts are expected to partake in the three days of fun, food, and great music on the banks of the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa. The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival is considered one of the top five blues festivals in this country and one of the top twenty in the world.

Almost 20 PGA Tour winners and more than a dozen British Open contestants have committed to play in the PGA TOUR's John Deere Classic on July 7-13, 2014, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. Tickets for the John Deere Classic are available at johndeereclassic.com or by calling 800-336-4655. Free admission will be offered for professional practice rounds on Monday, July 7th and Tuesday, July 8th. The annual John Deere Classic pro-am is set for Wednesday, July 9th with both morning and afternoon tee times. The tournament itself runs Thursday through Sunday, July 10-13.

The Quad City Rockfest on July 19 will offer seven bands and eight hours of music 3-11 p.m. in and outside the iWireless Center in downtown Moline. The arena is teaming up with MetroLink and the city of Moline to host Rockfest, featuring Night Ranger and Firehouse, with bands inside the iWireless Center and on top of the MetroLink parking garage. There will be food, beverages, other vendors and contests!

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