Skellington Manor Haunt Scares Up Rock Island This Weekend

The doors are opening once again at Skellington Manor…. Join us for the 2026 season of Terror at Skellington Manor: Theatre of the Macabre, where every hallway, room and shadow becomes part of the show. Located inside the historic Skellington Manor in downtown Rock Island, this theatrical haunted attraction is...

Colona Library to Host Free Health Services and Medication Disposal Event This October

Henry and Stark County Health Departments to Host October Outreach Event in Colona. The Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare Clinics will bring their “12 Communities, 12 Months” outreach initiative to Colona on Friday, October 30th, offering area residents free health services, medication disposal, and valuable community resources. The October event will take place from 10 AM to noon at the Colona Public Library, located at 911 1st Street in Colona.

Notre Dame Professor and Archaeologist to Deliver Monmouth’s Sienkewicz Lecture Oct. 28

Excavations in Albania have uncovered “remarkable evidence for the institution of ancient slavery in the Greek world.”. So says University of Notre Dame professor David Hernandez, who is the principal investigator for that project. Hernandez will present Monmouth College’s Tenth Annual Thomas and Anne Sienkewicz Lecture on Roman Archaeology at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 in Dahl Chapel and Auditorium. Titled “Slavery and Manumission in Greco-Roman Buthrotum (Butrint, Albania): Recent Archaeological Discoveries from the Sanctuary of Zeus Soter,” the talk is free and open to the public.

Scots Golfers Finish Fall Season at Prairie Fire Invitational

The Monmouth College men’s and women’s golf teams both played their first event in almost a month this weekend with the Prairie Fire Invitational in Galesburg. The men finished seventh and 11th out of 11 teams and the women finished third out of five teams. On the men’s...

“Menopause The Musical” is a hot time in Davenport

Grab your portable fans and dress in layers as the international hit show Menopause The Musical comes to the Adler Theatre in Davenport for one performance on March 16. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here or at the Adler Theatre Box Office, 136 E. Third Street in Davenport. Groups […]

‘Complete History Of America’ Coming To St. Ambrose Theater

“The Complete History of America (Abridged)” is being performed at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1, 8-10 at Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, on the St. Ambrose University campus. American history has never been this hilarious!. From the founding fathers to modern-day madness, SAU Theatre...

Halloween 2026 in the Quad Cities: Parade Dates and Trick-or-Treat Times

Bettendorf’s parade is Saturday, Oct. 24, and Davenport’s is Sunday, Oct. 25. Neighborhood trick-or-treating takes place Oct. 31, with different hours across Iowa and Illinois. Families across the Quad Cities will have two Halloween parades this weekend, followed by neighborhood trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Bettendorf’s parade...

Dani Robles, DIY venue owner, audio engineer, and musician

Dani Robles (they/them) teaches private music lessons, works as an audio engineer and a Harper College adjunct instructor, and runs the DIY venue and recording space Ericka’s House out of the home they own in Albany Park. Ericka’s House threw its first show at the end of 2025. Robles studied jazz piano as an undergrad at Lake Forest College and received a master’s degree in sound arts and industries from Northwestern University.

Palmer Hills Golf Course experiments with new robotic mowers

Golfers at Palmer Hills Golf Course may have noticed a Roomba-esque machine roaming the 18-hole course. It’s a new electric robot mower from Toro that the course is currently trying out. “To see if we can kind of automate some of our mowing practices out here,” said course superintendent Brian Hickey. Before the addition, the […]

Family Trunk-or-Treat and Chili Cook-off at Princeton Auto on October 30, 2026

Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook-off Coming to Princeton on October 30th. Get ready for an afternoon of Halloween fun, sweet treats, family activities, and delicious chili! Princeton Auto is gearing up for a Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook-off on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 1402 N. Main Street in Princeton, Illinois. The event will run from 4 to 6:30 PM and will offer activities for families and children to enjoy.

What The Heck Is This CORN In East Moline?

Listen to the interview with Chad Pregracke on The Dwyer & Michaels Morning Show.

Annual Halloween parade will kick off downtown Davenport: See map here

Davenport’s annual Halloween parade will kick off at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, in downtown Davenport at 2nd Street and Pershing Avenue, a news release says. From festive floats and creative costumes to decorated vehicles, the parade also will include representatives from youth groups, local businesses, schools, and community organizations that will hand out candy. […]

Otium Ceramics & Studio opens in Rock Island

Win Concert Tickets for HEAVY HALLOWEEN at Smokin’ Willies in Galesburg

Click “ENTER NOW” below to sign-up for your chance to win concert tickets for HEAVY HALLOWEEN!. HEAVY HALLOWEEN takes over Smokin’ Willies in Galesburg next Saturday night with four bands to rock your Halloween like none other!. Headliners, Telekinetic Yeti, have toured all over the country supporting...

Out & About this weekend, Oct. 23-25

To kick off a fun-filled fall weekend, head over to Osceola Grove’s Annual Weiner Roast and Kids Halloween Party. The event is happening this Friday starting at 5 p.m. at the Osceola Grove Community House at the cemetery five miles west of Bradford on Rt. 93. There will be games, costume contests and 50/50 drawing. Bring a dish to share and lawn chair or blanket to sit on, hot dogs.

Quad City Archives Fair, October 24

On October 24, Davenport’s Putnam Museum & Science Center will host the eagerly awaited 2026 Quad Cities Archives Fair, allowing the public to experience Quad Cities history by visiting with regional cultural and historical organizations, learning about unique collections and services, listening to talks on historical topics, and discovering some of the area’s hidden gems.

Through My Lens–Photography Exhibition, October 25

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, The Loft on Main will host an Opening Reception for a photography exhibit, featuring photos by Erie, IL, High School students. The Loft on Main gallery is located at 112 E. Main Street, in downtown Morrison, IL. Hours are from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Regular...

This Illinois General Store Has Sold Penny Candy By The Piece Since Before The Civil War

Cardamom and fresh coffee are the first things you notice, long before your eyes adjust to the old counters and glass candy jars. In a tiny Swedish settlement surrounded by Illinois cornfields, a store built before the Civil War still sells sweets the old-fashioned way. Kids can pick out treats...

Princeton Leaders Hear Proposal To Remember Music Legend Gary Swanson

Piped in music could be coming to parts of Princeton as a way to remember Gary Swanson. At this week's Princeton City Council meeting, Michael Studtzke proposed during public comment that a fitting tribute to Swanson would be to fit speakers along the downtown areas and play music outside the commercial districts. A former law enforcement officer, Swanson participated in many local organizations, and entertained in local bands over the years as well as pulling holiday floats around town to amuse residents. He provided sound equipment and entertainment for events throughout Princeton and Bureau County.