ILLINOIS CITY, ILLINOIS (May 27, 2021) — Boat rentals on Lake George at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve are opening for the first time this season on Friday, May 26, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. From canoes and kayaks to jon boats and pontoons, Loud Thunder Forest Preserve offers a wide variety of boats to choose from. Rentals are offered Wednesday through Sunday, 8AM-7PM, with the last rental to go out at 6PM.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 27, 2021) — Midwest Hope and Healing continues their legacy of care by offering grants through their endowed fund at The Moline Foundation to support local non-profits and faith-based organizations which help cancer patients and their families. Founded in August 2003, Midwest Hope and Healing supports patients and families fighting cancer throughout the Quad Cities region.

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (May 27, 2021) — After dropping the series opener on Tuesday, the Quad Cities River Bandits dished out nine extra-base hits including a season-high five long-balls to defeat the Dayton Dragons 15-5 on Wednesday night at Day Air Ballpark.

Multilingual learners from the Monmouth-Roseville school district and their families were treated to an end of the school year celebration May 12-13 at Monmouth College's Educational Farm.