The Week Ahead: June 18-24, 2026
Here’s a roundup of local and regional events for the upcoming week:
Sorensen Highlights Effort to Secure Federal Funding for Albany Wastewater Project
U.S. Representative Eric Sorensen visited Albany, IL on Monday, June 17th, to discuss efforts to secure more than $800,000 in federal funding for improvements to the village’s aging wastewater treatment system.
Erie Middle School Ancestor Project: Alan Gene Payson
What is “The Ancestor Project?” As one of the final projects of the year, 7th graders at Erie Middle School were challenged to pick an ancestor, or someone else that they could research and learn more about, in order to write a story telling about their life.
Local Students Graduate from Coe College
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — More than 225 Kohawks crossed the Commencement stage during Coe College’s May graduation weekend.
BHC, The Mockingbird Announce New Theatre Partnership
MOLINE – Black Hawk College and The Mockingbird are proud to announce a new, ongoing partnership dedicated to producing professional-caliber theatre that is accessible, educational and deeply connected to the community.
Community Praise Night at Morrison UMC
The community is invited to a special night of worship featuring live praise music and a message from God’s Word, with the Jesus-Love Korean UMC mission team from Skokie, Illinois leading this time of song and celebration.
Storms in the Forecast Today
From the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities:
Arellano Demands End to Tax and Spend Cycle Following Budget Signing
State Senator Li Arellano Jr (R-Dixon) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker signed the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget:
New Intro to Theatre Course at BHC This Fall
MOLINE – Need a fine arts credit that will transfer? Want to learn more about theatre, from its history to acting and directing to stagecraft?
Representative Spain Voted No on Largest-in-History FY 27 State Budget
SPRINGFIELD – Just after 4:00 a.m. on the last night of session, Illinois Democrats pushed through a staggering $55.9 billion state budget, the largest in state history, propped up by more than $800 million in new tax hikes.