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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 […]
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.