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Iconic QC restaurant will close its doors: ‘Time to retire,’ sign says

The Rudy’s Tacos location at 2716 18th Ave., Rock Island, will close soon, according to its outdoor sign. On Wednesday, the sign said “Closing Oct. 30th. Time to retire. Thanks for 42 years.” A long history in the Quad Cities Rudy’s was founded in 1973, according to the Rudy’s Tacos website, which says Rudy’s Tacos […]

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Rudy’s Tacos in Rock Island Closing After 42 Years

Rudy’s Tacos in Rock Island is saying goodbye after 42 years in business as its owners prepare to retire.

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QC airport names Goetz as first chief operating officer

The Quad Cities International Airport has promoted Joseph Goetz to the newly created position of chief operating officer, effective Sunday, Nov. 1. The position is part of an organizational restructuring designed to strengthen coordination across departments, support airport operations and position the airport for continued growth, a QCIA news release said.

Moline, IL · 9d

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Pelosi’s surprise stop at Kewanee eatery leaves lasting impression on server

KEWANEE – When Gail Johnson noticed the heavy law enforcement presence outside Tres Café one Friday morning, she knew something unusual was happening. “It was a mess out there,” Johnson said, recalling the assortment of Kewanee police vehicles, Illinois State Police units and black SUVs parked near the downtown restaurant.

Kewanee, IL · 10d

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Iowa songwriter brings stories of family, second chances to Bishop Hill

BISHOP HILL, Ill. – Iowa Americana songwriter Robert Deitch will perform Sunday, Nov. 1, at Bishop Hill Creative Commons located at 309 N. Bishop Hill St. Deitch will peform songs shaped by small-town life and a career that began far from the stage. Deitch was approaching 40, attending business...

Bishop Hill, IL · 8d

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Singer/songwriter Lewis Knudsen will be in concert in Bishop Hill

Lewis Knudsen writes and records in the basement of his church in the Quad Cities, but his songs have traveled well beyond the neighborhood, a news release says. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, whose work has appeared in film and television, will perform Friday, Nov. 6, at Bishop Hill Creative Commons, 309 N. Bishop Hill St. […]

Bishop Hill, IL · 7d

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Coal Valley, Illinois, Welcomes New Fareway Meat & Grocery

Fareway Meat & Grocery has opened its newest store at 109 First St. in Coal Valley, Illinois, bringing the grocer’s combination of quality, value and customer service to the community. The 17,000-square-foot store offers Fareway’s signature amenities, including a full-service meat counter with fresh, hand-cut meats, a deli with...

Coal Valley, IL · 10d

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Rudy’s Tacos in Rock Island Closing After 42 Years

Rudy’s Tacos in Rock Island is saying goodbye after 42 years in business as its owners prepare to retire.

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More than a meal, Community Table brings seniors together in Galva

Good food has a way of bringing people together, and that’s exactly what Heidi and Mark Guiterrez had in mind when they created The Community Table. Using the success of their Galva restaurant, The East End Table & Tap, and their passion for hospitality, the couple launched the program to give local residents 65 and older a place to share a meal, make connections and enjoy good company.

Galva, IL · 8d

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Two Toys 'R' Us Stores Are Now Open at Eastern Iowa Malls

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Toy 'R' Us is back in Eastern Iowa! A couple of new Toys 'R' Us locations opened their doors at malls in the Corridor and the Quad Cities this month!

Iowa · 11d

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Ticket Winners for HEAVY HALLOWEEN at Smokin’ Willies BBQ

The Laser congratulates our winners of concert tickets for Heavy Halloween:. Those five were drawn at random from all who had signed-up at thelaseronline.com. They each won a pair of tickets for Heavy Halloween at Smokin’ Willies BBQ in Galesburg on Saturday, October 31. Headliners, Telekinetic Yeti, have toured all over the country supporting heavy hitters like Black Label Society, Clutch, and Corrosion of Conformity. Also rocking the stage will be Indian Burn (Galesburg), Tentacle Grave (Peoria), and Cultural You (QC/Galesburg).

Galesburg, IL · 10d

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Subway closes more locations as store count hits record low

An Illinois Subway franchisee has handed all five of his Quad Cities restaurants back to Subway corporate, marking another exit from a chain that has spent more than a decade shrinking its massive U.S. footprint. Gerold Shelton joined Subway in 2021 and built a five-store portfolio across the

Quad Cities, IL · 11d

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Robert Deitch will bring songs shaped by small-town life to Bishop Hill concert

Iowa Americana songwriter Robert Deitch will perform Sunday, Nov. 1, at Bishop Hill Creative Commons, 309 N. Bishop Hill St., bringing songs shaped by small-town life and a career that began far from the stage, a news release says. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Claudia Coltrain will join Deitch, providing harmonies and instrumental support. […]

Bishop Hill, IL · 8d

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Paranormal dining experience planned for Halloween week in downtown Davenport

Paranormal dining experience planned for Halloween week in downtown Davenport.

Davenport, IA · 10d

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QC band The House Flies will celebrate 2nd album release at Raccoon Motel, Davenport

The House Flies, a four-piece band from Moline, will be in concert Nov. 6 at The Raccoon Motel, Davenport, the night of the release of their second album, “Lions and Ore.” The project began largely as vocalist and guitarist Alex Riggen’s recording project, starting with the four-track “Glimmer” EP in 2023. The band’s first full-length […]

Davenport, IA · 9d

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Rudy’s Tacos in Rock Island Closing After 42 Years

Rudy’s Tacos in Rock Island is saying goodbye after 42 years in business as its owners prepare to retire.

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Pet of the week: Mollie is ready for fresh start

Sometimes the road to finding a forever home takes a few unexpected turns. For Mollie, that journey included a police escort to the local animal shelter. But despite the rocky start, this sweet, gentle dog hasn’t let her past define her. Meet Mollie, a one-year-old spayed female Rottweiler mix,...

Kewanee, IL · 11d

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These 7 Family-Run Illinois Restaurants Have Fed The Same Hometowns For Three Generations

Some of the best meals I have ever eaten came from places I almost drove right past. A faded sign, a gravel lot, a door that looks the same as it did decades ago, and suddenly you are tasting a recipe a grandparent perfected long before you were born. Illinois...

Illinois · 13d

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