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Barbecue spot holds ribbon-cutting in downtown Moline

A barbecue spot held a ribbon-cutting Friday in downtown Moline. Fatwoods Barbeque Smokehouse celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday afternoon. The restaurant is owned by Collin Ammerman, who specializes in smoked meats like ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken. “We want to make what we do really good,” Ammerman said. “Our […]

Moline, IL · 6d

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Small-Town Illinois Bakeries Where Locals Still Line Up Before Sunrise: 7 Worth The Trip

Some of the best mornings in Illinois start in the dark, in a parking spot outside a small-town bakery with the lights already on. These are the shops where the doors open at 4:30, 5, or 6 in the morning, and the regulars know exactly what they want before they reach the counter.

Illinois · 6d
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Walk Inside A Giant Illinois Barn In Princeton Where A 1863 Covered Bridge Waits Nearby For Free

A covered bridge built entirely of wood, with no steel holding it together, stands on a quiet country road in Illinois. It looks like it rolled out of the 1800s. It actually went up within the last couple of decades. That twist is half the fun. The red-roofed span stretches...

Princeton, IL · 6d
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OSF HealthCare Hosts Healthy Cooking Demo in Princeton for Diabetes Care Week on November 5, 2026

OSF HealthCare to Host Healthy Eating Cooking Demonstration in Princeton. OSF HealthCare is inviting community members to discover simple and practical ways to eat healthier during an upcoming cooking demonstration celebrating Diabetes Care and Education Week. The interactive event will take place Thursday, November 5th, from 3 to 4 PM at the Bureau County Senior Center, located at 16 West Marion Street in Princeton. No registration is required, and community members are welcome to attend.

Princeton, IL · 4d
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NLI’s November Tree of the Month: A Pair of Magnificent Baldcypress Trees

NLI’s Legacy Tree Program has announced the 2026 November Tree of the Month is a pair of Baldcypress trees located in the public right of way at 446 S. Broad St. (Highway 73) in Lanark. They are visible from the road. The North tree is 64 feet tall, has...

Lanark, IL · 4d

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‘Elmo’s Got the Moves’ among Galesburg events Oct. 31-Nov. 6

Elmo, a beloved figure in the Sesame Street franchise, is coming to the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Galesburg on Wednesday, Nov. 4, for Sesame Street Live’s “Elmo’s Got the Moves,” an interactive show. Children and adults will be encouraged to sing and dance with Elmo...

Galesburg, IL · 7d

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The Best Burger In Davenport Iowa Is At Double D Diner

Meet the Let's Get Hot Burger from Double D Diner in Davenport. It's cheesy, smoky, a little spicy, and it's my new addiction...

Davenport, IA · 14d

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Why musician Mick Dooley sings ‘Take the Train to Galesburg, Son!’

The song started with a very small dog. It was the spring of 2025, and Mick Dooley was sitting in his expensive Chicago apartment in Streeterville, a concrete-heavy neighborhood where trees grow only where sidewalks allow. Dooley was nursing a breakup, journaling, and looking out the window when the little...

Galesburg, IL · 7d

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Barrel & Brew Fest returns to LeClaire for second year of local beer, spirits and food

Local breweries, craft spirits and food are coming together for a night of creative pairings as Mississippi River Distilling Company prepares to host its second annual Barrel & Brew Fest. The event returns Friday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. at the distillery's Celebration Center in LeClaire, bringing together breweries, restaurants...

Le Claire, IA · 7d

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New youth-led QC documentary offers new perspective on river

A thought-provoking new documentary on the Mississippi River is the result of hard work and dedication of young women in the Quad Cities and beyond. “If the River Were a Woman” is a youth-led, half-hour documentary from Her Voice Media exploring the history, beauty, challenges, and future of the Mississippi River through the eyes of QC young women. Told in three parts (Her Ancestry. Her Body. Her Voice), the film asks us to consider what the river has given us, what she has endured, and what it looks like to care for her well.

Rock Island, IL · 7d

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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 […]

Rock Island, IL · 8d

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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.

Rock Island, IL · 8d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 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.

Rock Island, IL · 8d