Moline Assistant Principal Awarded For Staying Positive, Happy For Kids

Congrats to Mr. Brown, Assistant Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School in Moline on being a QC Teacher of the Week for the 2026 Fall semester.

S.H.S. bans phones for ’26-’27 school year

Sterling High School has recently adopted a cell phone-free policy in agreement with the future 2027-2028 law that limits personal electronic devices in public and charter schools signed by Illinois governor JB Pritzker. While some students at S.H.S. have struggled adjusting to the new rule, leading to their phones being confiscated and returned to them at the end of the day, others find the rule good for the environment around them.

Western Dubuque defeats North Scott

‘Nice to see that growth’: IVC wins second straight in blowout against Elmwood/Brimfield

CHILLICOTHE — In honor of the start of “spooky season”, it was only fitting that the IVC Grey Ghosts make their home field a haunted house. And that’s exactly what they did, putting on a dominant performance to beat non-conference opponent Elmwood/Brimfield 51-8 after a rough start to the season, especially in conference play.

Moline on three game win streak after starting season 0-3

MOLINE, Ill (KWQC) - Moline High School football enters an unexpected bye week following the cancellation of its scheduled matchup against Alleman, giving the Maroons time to regroup amidst a three-game winning streak. After an 0-3 start, the Maroons have rebounded to even their record at 3-3 overall and 3-1...

Pleasant Valley wins big at home 42-14

The Pleasant Valley Spartans defeated Linn-Mar 42-14 at Spartan Stadium on October 2.

Rock Falls Township High School cancels homecoming parade

ROCK FALLS, Ill. (KWQC) - Rock Falls Township High School’s homecoming parade was cancelled Thursday. The parade, which was scheduled for Thursday evening, was cancelled due to weather conditions, according to a Facebook post. “We have been very fortunate over the years that we have not had to cancel...

Hall Drops Homecoming Game to Kewanee

From week to week, the Hall/Putnam County Red football team is improving. They offense is putting together more consistent drives. The defense has found a way to make big stops to end opponent's offensive possessions routinely. However, against Kewanee (4-3, 3-0 TRC Miss.) in Week 7's Three Rivers Conference Mississippi...

Four teams move on in 2026 CIProud High School Mascot Bracket

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — After two weeks of voting for the Round of Eight, four teams have moved on. The IVC Grey Ghosts, Heyworth Hornets, Princeville Princes and Farmington Farmers are all moving on. The following are the scores for the Round of Eight: The following are the matchups for the Round of Four: Voting […]

No More Atomic Drinks? PV High School Rolls Out New Drink Rule

Students at Pleasant Valley High School may want to rethink their morning drink run.

QCSportsNet Week 7 football preview: Rock Island, Moline & United Township

QCSportsNet’s play-by-play voices Joe Winkel and Grant Dahlstrom provide your breakdown of Rock Island, Moline and United Township before Week 7 of high school football. Watch the video above to get ready for this week, then tune in here on Friday for live play-by-play of all the action on QCSportsNet, followed by recaps online and […]

Monmouth College Brings Ancient World to Life During Classics Day October 3rd

It is Classics Day on the Monmouth College campus, Saturday, October 3rd. Over 50 interactive events will be set up behind the Center for Science and Business for the public to immerse themselves into the global classical world, explains Professor of Classics Bob Simmons:. “Classics day is a hands-on, interactive...

Streaks, Hickey chase win, more records on Friday

Galesburg junior quarterback Grady Hickey and the Silver Streaks football team have posted some eye-popping records and statistics in recent weeks. That trend should continue Friday night at CBI Stadium when the 2-4 Streaks entertain 5-1 Quincy in their final home game of the season. Hickey, who has already set...

Rock Island High School illness outbreak traced to team dinner

There’s new information on the illness outbreak at Rock Island High School that caused the school to reschedule its Homecoming game last month. The City of Rock Island and Rock Island County Health Department have taken immediate steps to mitigate a foodborne illness outbreak at Rock Island High School. The outbreak was traced to a […]

SVCC’s SBDC Director Justin Bergman Named 2026 Illinois State Star

DIXON, IL – Sauk Valley Community College is pleased to announce that Justin Bergman, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Sauk Valley Community College, has been named the 2026 Illinois State Star by the National Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC). The national recognition honors...

Monmouth-Roseville Athletics Receives $5,000 Through Sport Your School Giveaway

The Monmouth-Roseville athletic department is getting a $5,000 boost thanks to COUNTRY Financial and the IHSA. Monmouth-Roseville was selected as the winner of COUNTRY Financial’s Sport Your School Giveaway, which gives Illinois high schools a chance to receive $5,000 to benefit their athletic department and student-athletes. Schools are nominated through the online contest, with the winner randomly selected by the IHSA.

Scots Pledge Makes Full Tuition Possible for Qualifying Monmouth College Students

Monmouth College is rolling out a new financial aid program called Scots Pledge that will cover the full cost of tuition for qualifying incoming first-year and transfer students beginning in the Fall of 2027. Associate Vice President for Student Financial Services Jayne Schreck explains how the program provides opportunities for students:

Introducing George Hennenfent – Monmouth-Roseville Education Foundation Hall of Achievement Inductee

It’s time to highlight another inductee before the Hall of Achievement Induction Ceremony on October 17. We hope you plan to attend this special ceremony!. George Hennenfent is a 1972 graduate of Roseville High School. He has obtained degrees from Western Illinois University and University of Illinois Law School. Upon graduation from law school in 1979 George started practicing law in Stronghurst with Lyman Fort. Since then, from Roseville, George has served residents of the Ninth Judicial Circuit. Many of his clients are residents of Warren and Henderson Counties. From 1991 – present, he has worked as either a solo practitioner or as part of a law firm (Simpson and Hennenfent 1991-2010, and McMillan, Hennenfent and DeJoode 2017-Present), but always running an office in Roseville.

Galesburg's Knox College staff help open Obama Presidential Center

Knox College dining services employees spent four days helping launch the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, supporting VIP events and serving visitors during the facility's public opening. The opportunity came through Bon Appétit Management Company, which provides dining services for both Knox College and the Obama Presidential Center. College dining staff traveled to Chicago after a June 18 dedication ceremony and worked during opening activities that began when the center welcomed the public the following day, according to a community announcement. "It didn't hit me until we got there. I knew it would be a big deal, but going through all the security checks and seeing all the famous people, that's when it really hits you how big a deal this is," Sous Chef Anthony Mason said. The Knox team included General Manager of Dining Services Mitch McCoy, Sous Chefs Rudy Martinez and Anthony Mason and Catering Manager Karissa Soper. McCoy said the request came after a Bon Appétit district manager contacted him about staffing needs tied to the large-scale opening. "One of our district managers helped them get their operation running, then, knowing they were having a large-scale opening, called me and asked if we had anyone available," McCoy