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Illinois designates Moline as a River Edge Redevelopment Zone, opening up development incentives
April 06, 2026
What’s happening in Springfield? Illinois Quad-Cities lawmakers give updates on state budget challenges
April 03, 2026
Quad Cities Chamber CEO named among Iowa’s most influential business leaders
March 19, 2026
Quad Cities Chamber releases report on in-demand jobs in the area; see what they are
December 15, 2025
Quad Cities report identifies top 100 high-priority jobs, highlights workforce shortages
December 11, 2025
Birdies for Charity raises record $16.9 million during 2025 John Deere Classic
October 26, 2025
$50 billion Illinois infrastructure plan includes three Rock Island County bridge projects
October 09, 2025
Illinois veto session could unlock funds for Quad Cities passenger rail
October 03, 2025
Quad Cities Chamber excited about launch of new development program Grow Quad Cities
August 07, 2025
Quad Cities send letter to Army secretary about the Rock Island Arsenal’s future
June 17, 2025
Downtown Davenport Partnership celebrates $29 million in investments for the city
June 12, 2025
Iowa and Illinois transportation officials want public input on Centennial Bridge
April 18, 2025
Davenport Downtown Partnership adds downtown patrols through pilot program
April 11, 2025
‘The front porch of Iowa:’ Davenport breaks ground on Main Street Landing riverfront park
April 04, 2025
Quad Cities Chamber pushes for direct rail route as funding deadline nears
March 13, 2025
Illinois considers a middle-income housing program, inspired by the Quad Cities Chamber
February 28, 2025
Leaders gather for Quad Cities Chamber Mayors Breakfast Friday morning
February 21, 2025
Davenport’s Hilltop Campus Village asks for public feedback for neighborhood master plan
January 22, 2025
A look at Moline, Rock Island and East Moline priorities heading into 2025
December 31, 2024
Moline to Charlotte flight continues to see high interest, reaches first anniversary
December 20, 2024
Quad Cities Chamber celebrates successful 2024, looks forward to 2025 expansion
December 17, 2024
A place to raise a family: Chamber CEO Peter Tokar on what drew him to the Quad Cities
October 07, 2024
Quad Cities International Airport celebrates milestone in Project GATEWAY
September 03, 2024
‘The best ones that are made’ Standard Byke Company leads the BMX industry for 33 years
July 16, 2024
Federal funds, post-pandemic trends help Illinois Quad-Cities reimagine downtowns
June 17, 2024
“Formulate a vision for themselves”: Quad-Cities girls learn about manufacturing trades
March 11, 2024
Rock Island production studio to get $3.8 million to build soundstages for large-scale TV, film productions
February 29, 2024
CIRAS and Manufacturing 4.0 Grants Help Iowa Manufacturers Adopt New Technology and Grow
February 28, 2024
Quad-Cities International Airport sees busiest January in years with help from new flight
February 22, 2024
Army’s Jointless Hull 3D metal printer recognized for technical achievement
January 18, 2024