News & Features
Diverse entertainment at 2025 Quad Cities Pride Fest this weekend
Some bold steps in live music, and a celebration of drag artists local and nationally-known, are what you’ll find at Quad Cities Pride Fest in Rock Island, Ill. this weekend.
June 2025 edition of MainStream available now across Iowa, Illinois
The new June 2025 edition of MainStream is now available, with more pages, more copies, and more places where you can find it.
Opinion
“House of the Dragon” continues “bury your gays” TV trope
Like so many, every Sunday I sit down on the couch to watch the newest episode of House of the Dragon. I am a big fan of the original series except for, of course, that oh so unfortunate final...
Responsible cannabis consumption becomes more important with expanded legalization
As more states legalize cannabis, responsible cannabis consumption is becoming more important. It’s about so much more than “getting high.”
The Project Pages
“The Project Page” to focus on TPQC’s important work on health care access in Illinois, Iowa
“The Project Page” is a new monthly focus, and we kick it off with an introduction to Tyler Mitchell, TPQC’s marketing director.
The Project’s packed June // Benefit for Quad Cities Pride // Illinois cannabis workplace protections // Joliet BLM settlement // Rainbow Cafe events // Springfield PrideFest
The Project of the Quad Cities, Springfield PrideFest, Carbondale’s Rainbow Cafe, fundraising fun for Quad Cities Pride, r and potential workplace protections for Illinois cannabis users.
