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How a small-town boutique in Illinois is bringing hope to a dwindling downtown

Small Business

How a small-town boutique in Illinois is bringing hope to a dwindling downtown

Small Business

New boutique opens in Aledo, 3 years after store launched online

After 3 years of online-only sales, Daisy Bliss opened in downtown Aledo, where empty windows and 'For Sale' signs dot all too many storefronts.
Local News

Quad Cities SCORE sees record number of clients during pandemic

The group of volunteers help mentor new and veteran small business owners.
Local News

Quad Cities SCORE sees record number of clients during pandemic

The group of volunteers help mentor new and veteran small business owners.
Small Business

Theo's Java Club up for sale after 27 years in downtown Rock Island

The cafe's owner, Theo Grevas, says he hopes someone will buy the business and expand on its strengths.
Small Business

Theo's Java Club up for sale after 27 years in downtown Rock Island

The cafe's owner, Theo Grevas, says he hopes someone will buy the business and expand on its strengths.
Small Business

Restaurants feeling the pinch as prices rise

Owners are trying to avoid passing rising costs onto diners.
Coronavirus

April sees 46-year-high jump in food costs, local restaurants look to the community for help

The Labor Department reports that the 2.6% jump in April food prices was the largest monthly increase in 46 years.
Money

'Less than a month to figure it out': Iowans react to federal unemployment payment cuts

The $300 weekly payments were supposed to end in September, but Gov. Reynolds announced Tuesday that they will end next month on June 12.
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LeClaire couple presents swimsuit solution on ABC's Shark Tank

Founder, Elyce Billany, told News 8 that she had the idea while she was on vacation with her husband.
Local News

Bass Street Chop House prepares to reopen in downtown Moline

The Moline Staple closed its doors last April after 14 years of service but is now ready to make a comeback.
Local News

Bass Street Chophouse prepares to reopen in downtown Moline

The Moline Staple closed its doors for good last April after 14 years.

Mississippi Valley Blues Festival returns

Mississippi Valley Blues Festival returns

Last day of summer heat could fuel strong storms this evening

Andrew's Accurate Forecast for Monday, September 20, 2021

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How a small-town boutique in Illinois is bringing hope to a dwindling downtown

New boutique opens in Aledo, 3 years after store launched online

Quad Cities SCORE sees record number of clients during pandemic

Quad Cities SCORE sees record number of clients during pandemic

Theo's Java Club up for sale after 27 years in downtown Rock Island

Theo's Java Club up for sale after 27 years in downtown Rock Island

Restaurants feeling the pinch as prices rise

April sees 46-year-high jump in food costs, local restaurants look to the community for help

'Less than a month to figure it out': Iowans react to federal unemployment payment cuts

LeClaire couple presents swimsuit solution on ABC's Shark Tank

Bass Street Chop House prepares to reopen in downtown Moline

Bass Street Chophouse prepares to reopen in downtown Moline

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