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Blain’s Farm & Fleet earned a 4-star rating on USA TODAY’s America’s Best Stores list after a survey of over 24,000 consumers and online reviews.

The retailer, serving the Quad Cities + region, received praise for its customer service and product range and has earned this honor twice in 2026.

A union said Rock Island Arsenal employees may face reassignment or job losses after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's memo called for merging the Joint Munitions Command Army Sustainment Command — a change that could affect staffing in coming months.

Union officials say Rock Island Arsenal employees may face reassignments or job losses after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent a memo last year calling for merging the Joint Munitions Command Army Sustainment Command — a move that has raised union concerns about future staffing changes.

A new I-74 Challenge unites three Illinois road races in Champaign, Peoria and Moline, inviting runners to complete one event each to earn a finisher award—a commemorative coaster.

The final race holds in downtown Moline Sept. 26-27.

QC Easter Egg Hunt

1-3 p.m. — Modern Woodmen Park — Free for kids 12 and under — Gather colorful eggs and snap a photo with the Easter bunny at this festive neighborhood hunt.

IRIS BLUE Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $13.22 — Catch the catchy riffs of Chicago's Indie Rock sensation Iris Blue with special guests We Were Paper.

The Whips Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience the musical journey of The Whips with special guests in an intimate setting.

When It Was Fun Live - Spring Tour

7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. — Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room — $ — Experience an interactive journey through R&B/Hip Hop with trivia, dance challenges, and karaoke.

JP Sports Indoor Baseball Blast

All day — TBK Bank Sports Complex — Registration required — Enjoy a thrilling USSSA sanctioned indoor baseball tournament suitable for all ages.

St. Ambrose University Preview Dinner

6-10 p.m. — Rogalski Center — Ticketed event — Enjoy a gourmet four-course meal paired with fine wines while supporting scholarships at St. Ambrose University.

PMP Certification Exam Prep Training Course

9 AM – 5 PM — Regus — Contact for pricing — Engage in an intensive PMP training bootcamp with expert-led instruction and a 100% pass guarantee.

Thursday Night Comedy Series featuring Jackie Fabulous

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Jackie Fabulous at a premier local venue.

Bucktown Americana Music Show

7-9 PM — Rock Island Library Watts-Midtown Branch — Free entry — Enjoy a night of Americana music in a cozy library setting.

FLATFOOT 56 with Something To Do

7-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Flatfoot 56 and special guests Something To Do.