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WIU-QC close to opening new Moline day care
More than two years after announcing its partnership with the city of Moline, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is nearing completion of Rocky’s Play Space, a Spanish Bilingual Early Learning and Family Empowerment Lab. The plan was announced in early 2022 to establish the facility in fall 2022 at vacant...
Western Illinois Quad Cities Chemistry Lab Renovation Celebrated
MACOMB/Moline, IL – – The Western Illinois University and Quad Cities communities gathered to commemorate the opening of the first-ever and newly renovated Chemistry classroom on the WIU-Quad Cities campus. The laboratory renovation was funded by a generous $136,919 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust. The...
Bushnell Couple Awarded Record $41 Million in Illinois Medical Malpractice Case Against Multiple Healthcare Providers
A staggering $41 million has landed in the lap of a former attorney and his wife following a month-long trial that culminated in a Cook County jury pointing the finger at multiple healthcare providers for a severe medical oversight. Craig Pierce, once a practicing lawyer from Bushnell, and his wife Susan are to receive what is thought to be Illinois' largest medical malpractice payout for a plaintiff over 70, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Softball Recap: ROWVA/Williamsfield sees their postseason come to a close
ROWVA/Williamsfield and Abingdon/Avon squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but ROWVA/Williamsfield had to settle for second. They lost 12-1 to the Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes. ROWVA/Williamsfield's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak. For Abingdon/Avon's part, Gabe Bryan made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't...
Macomb now home to the world’s largest Monopoly board
What’s being billed as the world’s largest Monopoly board is now officially open. It was unveiled during a celebration held on a beautiful spring morning on Macomb’s downtown courthouse square. The event was held on May 9 because that’s the anniversary of Lizzie Magie’s birth. Magie, who...
New fitness facility opens in Macomb
MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting on May 8 for MacTown Fitness at 212 S. Collins Ave. Owner Korby Foxall offers classes for all ages and abilities. MacTown prides itself on offering fun, interactive workouts taught by licensed expert trainers. MacTown features a full range of fitness consultations, personal training, drop-in classes and membership options.
Director chosen for WIU’s Center for Performing Arts
Western Illinois University has chosen a Maryland woman to be the first director of its Center for Performing Arts. Anne Lefter will begin the fulltime position on July 1. Her starting salary is $121,000. Lefter is currently director of the arts at the Community College of Baltimore County. She has...
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