The iconic Centennial Bridge will be demolished as the Illinois and Iowa Departments of Transportation pursue a preferred alternative in a long-term study of the U.S. 67 (Centennial Bridge) Corridor.

In this episode of Talking Art, acclaimed chalk artist Katie Bush joins the conversation ahead of Quad City Arts’ 10th Annual Chalk Art Fest at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. Serving as a guest judge and visiting artist, Katie discusses the creative process behind large-scale 3D chalk art and how perspective, color, and illusion transform ordinary pavement into immersive public artwork.Katie shares insight into the temporary nature of chalk art, the unique connection it creates between artists and the public, and the excitement of creating live work in an outdoor festival setting. The conversation also explores her upcoming 3D chalk workshop with Quad City Arts and the growing appreciation for street and festival-based art forms that invite audiences to experience art in a more interactive and accessible way

An April 22 action by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Davenport has the community worried, and many concerned citizens met Monday night to discuss the issue and potential next steps.

The Democrat represents the 36th district, which contains portions of Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Knox, McDonough, and Warren counties. He is advocating for a bill that would create a funding formula for eligible public institutions, stating it would help Western Illinois University. He also discussed a bill clarifying the use of eminent domain by carbon pipeline developers, regulating streaming-ad audio, and other topics, including data centers, SNAP benefits, housing, and artificial intelligence.

Local preservationists are worried the iconic Centennial Bridge may be demolished as Illinois and Iowa Departments of Transportation pursue a preferred alternative in a study of the U.S. 67 corridor.

Opera diva Maria Callas once said: “I will always be as difficult as necessary to achieve the best.” That quote perfectly encapsulates The Black Box Theatre’s current production of Terence McNally’s 1996 Tony Award winning play Master Class expertly directed by Ron May. This show is extra special in that it is a collaboration with Opera Quad Cities so you will get a healthy, but not overwhelming, dose of skyrocketing arias to accompany the phenomenal acting.

With about a week left before adjournment, legislation is advancing at the Illinois statehouse.

Pressure arrives as Democratic New York governor says she’ll opt into federal tax credit

The bill now heads to the Senate, where its future is uncertain

$18 million was not released until April, and programs were given limited time to spend it

May is National Foster Care Month. Iowa’s foster care system is responsible for some of the most vulnerable children in the state. What do you know about foster care in Iowa?

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed what she called the "Iowa MAHA bill" into law Wednesday with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by her side.

Five candidates are competing in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District primary races to replace Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson. Democrats and Republicans are focused on issues like the economy, healthcare and political division.

Four of the five Republicans running for governor discussed water quality practices, health facility closures and immigration during a debate that aired Tuesday evening on KCCI-TV.

An invasive worm is destroying forest floors and gardens across the country. Once jumping worms get into the soil, they're nearly impossible to get rid of — so experts say curbing their spread is the best tool against them.

Every spring, high school students from across the country travel to Oklahoma for the National Land and Range Judging Contest. The three-day event tests their knowledge of land and soil.

The House passed a bill to allow the year-round sale of E15 – a priority in farm states – following infighting among Republicans.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing moving the Maize Genetics Cooperation Stock Center and the National Soybean Germplasm Collection from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, where they've both been housed for decades.