MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 16, 2025) — Sometimes, the simplest things mean the most — like a hot meal when everything else is lost.

That’s what a handful of big-hearted BBQ pitmasters believed back in 2011 when a devastating tornado tore through Joplin, Missouri. In the wake of unimaginable loss, they did what they knew best: Fired up their smokers, rolled up their sleeves, and got to work.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 15, 2025) — As one of the largest business organizations in the State — representing over 3,000 employers of every size, sector, and industry — the Illinois Chamber of Commerce has heard from our members on this issue loudly and clearly: real reform and real solutions are necessary now to achieve mass transit-reform; and address the looming $770 million funding cliff.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 14, 2025) — The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Quad Cities area residents to attend their annual Memories in the Making event on Friday, May 2, 5:30–9PM at Vibrant Arena at The Mark. Paintings created by locals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia in the Memories in the Making Art Therapy program will be available to bid on in a silent and live auction.

CORALVILLE, IOWA (April 15, 2025) — West Music is excited to announce a special two-day guitar restring event at four of its store locations on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26.

In partnership with D’Addario, one of the world’s leading string manufacturers, this event offers local musicians a unique opportunity to refresh their six-string acoustic or electric guitars with premium coated D’Addario strings — completely free of charge.